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The median house price in Box Hill - Nelson is $1.33m, with units at $1.16m. House values have moved 10.1% a year compounded over five years.
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Box Hill - Nelson has an estimated 29,503 residents, up from 10,287 at the 2021 Census — a change of 19,216 people, or 186.8%. 5,385 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 87.6% of that increase. That puts 1,400 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to research conducted by AreaSearch, the resident count of Box Hill - Nelson stands at approximately 29,503 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 19,216 individuals (186.8%) compared to the 10,287 residents tallied in the 2021 Census. Such expansion is calculated utilizing ABS estimated resident population figures of 26,348 as of June 2025 alongside 5,385 validated new addresses identified following the Census. Consequently, local population density reaches 1,400 persons per square kilometer, outperforming the benchmark across nationally evaluated territories. The area's 186.8% expansion following the 2021 census surpassed both NSW overall (7.3%) and Greater Sydney, establishing the locality as an exceptional growth pocket.
Domestic interstate arrivals served as the primary catalyst, delivering around 87.6% of overall population increases in recent times, with natural increase and overseas migration also contributing positively. Projections compiled by Geoscience Australia and the ABS, published in 2024 with 2022 serving as the baseline year, form the foundation of AreaSearch's SA2 modelling. Where these series are unavailable, NSW State Government SA2 forecasts published in 2022 with a 2021 base year are adopted instead. Age-specific growth distributions from these datasets are further applied across all territories for the years 2032 to 2041. Looking forward, demographic modelling indicates remarkable expansion that places the locality within the upper 10 percent of regions nationwide, with numbers anticipated to expand by 46,086 persons to 2041 based on current annual ERP metrics, equating to an overall jump of 145.5% across the 16 years.
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6,028 new dwellings have been approved in Box Hill - Nelson over the past five years, an average of 1,205 a year. That places the area in the 99th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 41 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 1,201 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 83% 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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Annual residential building approvals in Box Hill - Nelson have averaged approximately 1,205 dwellings, culminating in 6,028 homes over the recent 5 financial years. With an inflow averaging 3.2 new residents per annum for each dwelling constructed over the past 5 financial years (from FY-22 to FY-26), structural demand continues to outstrip incoming supply, an imbalance that typically stimulates upward price pressure and heightened competition, while typical construction costs stand at $482,000 per dwelling. Furthermore, non-residential investment remains robust, evidenced by $41.1 million in commercial building approvals lodged during the current financial year.
Residential consent volumes in Box Hill - Nelson exceed the Greater Sydney baseline by 196.0% on a per-capita basis, broadening purchasing opportunities even as building momentum has moderated somewhat lately. This rate substantially outperforms national norms, highlighting considerable confidence among builders and developers. Detached houses constitute 83.0% of freshly approved stock while attached formats account for 17.0%, reinforcing an established suburban profile geared toward households desiring larger allotments. This pipeline marks a notable shift from current standing stock (98.0% houses), reflecting tightening land availability along with evolving lifestyle preferences and budget constraints. Recording roughly 23 people per dwelling approval, the precinct displays clear hallmarks of an expanding growth corridor. Forecasts indicate that Box Hill - Nelson will absorb an additional 42,931 residents through to 2041 according to the most recent AreaSearch quarterly release. Maintained at prevailing rates of construction, residential deliveries are projected to comfortably accommodate this inflow, fostering favorable conditions for property seekers while potentially enabling demographic expansion beyond base expectations.
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 34 current infrastructure and development projects inside Box Hill - Nelson, worth an estimated $22.9 billion. A further 120 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $84.8 billion. 69 are already under construction and 68 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. 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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Capital works programs, town planning decisions, and infrastructure investments exert a decisive influence on local regional trajectories. AreaSearch has pinpointed 38 major initiatives positioned to shape the district. Notable projects include Stockland The Gables, Box Hill Release Area, Stockland Halcyon Gables, and Box Hill Square, with the primary developments itemized below.
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Stockland The Gables Masterplanned Community
Stockland's masterplanned community in Gables continues to expand with around 4,100 planned dwellings for approximately 13,000 residents. The Gables Town Centre is operating, the lake foreshore and additional parks are being delivered, Halcyon Gables over-60s community is under construction, Gables Public School is under construction for a 2027 opening, and new community and sports facilities have entered the development approval process.
Gables Public School and Public Preschool
New public primary school and preschool at 1 Pennant Way, Gables, delivered by School Infrastructure NSW. The school will cater for approximately 1000 students across 44 modern classrooms and 3 support learning classrooms, with a library, canteen, multipurpose hall, covered outdoor learning area, OOSH care, play spaces and a sports court. The co-located preschool will accommodate 60 children per day across 3 rooms with a dedicated outdoor play area. The project also delivers a bus zone, two kiss-and-drop zones, upgraded pedestrian walkways and wombat crossings.As of mid-2026, preschool construction is complete and awaiting BCA and ECEC regulatory sign-off, while the primary school buildings are weathertight with internal fit-out and external landscaping underway. Both facilities are forecast to open Day 1, Term 1, 2027.
Stockland The Gables Masterplanned Community
The Gables is a 293 hectare masterplanned community by Stockland in Sydney's Hills District, planned to accommodate around 13,000 residents across approximately 4,500 dwellings. The Woolworths anchored Gables Town Centre is operating, Halcyon Gables over-60s community is under staged delivery, the lake foreshore has opened, and Gables Public School is progressing toward a 2027 opening. Additional community infrastructure including a sports precinct and community facility remains under assessment while residential neighbourhoods continue to be delivered.
Stockland Halcyon Gables
Stockland Halcyon Gables is a 12 hectare land lease community for over-60s within The Gables masterplanned community. The project will deliver 231 architect designed homes together with The Lodge clubhouse, wellness centre, 25 metre heated mineral pool, gym, sauna, bowling green, pickleball courts and other resort style facilities. Stage 1 homes are now completed or under construction with residents moving in, while Stage 2 construction is scheduled to continue through 2028.
Box Hill Square
Box Hill Square is a $600 million mixed-use town centre being delivered on a 4.3 hectare site at the heart of Box Hill, in Sydney's North West Growth Area. The approved scheme comprises around 22,800 square metres of retail space anchored by a full-line Coles supermarket, an Eat Street dining precinct, more than 50 specialty retailers and an integrated medical and allied health precinct. Approximately 660 apartments are planned across multiple buildings above and around the retail core, supported by a 100-place childcare centre, two levels of basement parking and pocket parks.The site was acquired by Polyhedric Developments in September 2024 for $50.6 million, after the prior owner TopPlace Group went into administration leaving the site partially built. A Section 4.55(2) modification to the existing approval was lodged with The Hills Shire Council in May 2025, with retail leasing now underway and the centre targeted to open in 2027.
Anthony Skarratt Reserve Stage 1
Stage 1 delivery of the Anthony Skarratt Reserve masterplan by The Hills Shire Council. Works comprise a new community centre, satellite library, youth playground, plaza, playgroup space with outdoor play area, 187 carparking spaces, and road/intersection upgrades along Nelson Road and Box Road.
Box Hill Infrastructure Projects
Program of local infrastructure works supporting the growth of Box Hill including Anthony Skarratt Reserve Stage 1 with a new community centre, satellite library, youth playground and public open space, the Edwards Road and Annangrove Road roundabout upgrade, and the Terry Road flood mitigation culvert crossing. The roundabout has been completed while Anthony Skarratt Reserve Stage 1 remains in final construction and defect rectification with completion scheduled during 2026.
Box Hill and Box Hill Industrial Precinct
A masterplanned residential and employment precinct within Sydney's North West Growth Area, covering around 691 hectares of residential land plus the adjoining Box Hill Industrial Precinct. At full build-out the precinct will deliver approximately 16,030 dwellings housing nearly 49,000 residents, supported by new town centres at Mt Carmel Road and Windsor Road, primary and secondary schools, employment land along Terry and Annangrove Roads, and a network of parks and sporting reserves. The Hills Shire Council's revised Contributions Plan No.15 (assessed by IPART in 2025) sets the supporting infrastructure cost at about 1.14 billion AUD over the life of the program, which commenced in 2014 and is expected to be completed by 2037. As of 2026, key works underway include the 19.6 million AUD Water Lane Reserve sports complex (AFL and athletics fields, amenities pavilion, playgrounds and parking, due for completion in October 2026), the Rainforest Street Reserve, and ongoing road, drainage and utility upgrades funded jointly by developers and the NSW Government through the Accelerated Infrastructure Fund. Several major estates including The Gables, Carmel Village, Terrace, Hills of Carmel and Mason Quarter are at advanced stages of subdivision and home delivery.
12,833 residents of Box Hill - Nelson are employed, from a labour force of 13,331. Unemployment sits at 3.7%, with participation at 70.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 24,593, 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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The local workforce exhibits high levels of education alongside a significant footprint in professional services, maintaining an unemployment rate of only 3.7%. Across the area, 12,833 residents are actively employed as of March 2026, while the jobless rate sits 0.4% beneath the Greater Sydney figure of 4.1%, with local labor participation aligning closely with the metropolitan average of 68.9%. Census records indicate that 47.7% of working residents performed their duties from home, an outcome that should be viewed in light of prevailing Covid-19 restrictions. Resident employment demonstrates substantial concentration across health care & social assistance, construction, as well as professional & technical disciplines.
The workforce shows notable specialization in construction trades, engaging a share of workers 1.5 times the wider regional baseline. Conversely, accommodation & food services accounts for a modest 3.1% of employment relative to 5.8% across the broader region. Being predominantly residential, the locality presents fewer local employment positions than resident workers, as evidenced by the disparity between Census workplace and residential population tallies. Data from the ABS and SALM synthesized by AreaSearch shows that during the 12 months to March 2026, local labor supply contracted by 0.2% while total employment dipped by 1.1%, lifting the local unemployment rate by 0.9 percentage points. Over the same timeframe, Greater Sydney recorded an employment expansion of 1.9% and a labor force increase of 1.9%, alongside a slight decrease in joblessness. National projections released by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26 provide an indicator of upcoming sector demand across Box Hill - Nelson. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied against the local industry profile to model potential employment shifts. Nationally, overall employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with trajectories varying across sectors. Applying these sectoral rates to the local occupational mix suggests resident employment could rise by 7.0% over five years and 14.1% over ten years (representing an unadjusted weighting model for baseline illustration that excludes local demographic projections).
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Median household income in Box Hill - Nelson is $2,976 a week (about $155,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,274 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $70,562 a year against an average of $81,118. 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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Based on ATO records compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, taxpayer earnings across the Box Hill - Nelson SA2 rank among the highest in the country. Within the SA2, median taxpayer income reaches $70,562 with mean earnings of $81,118, contrasting with Greater Sydney benchmarks of $60,817 and $83,003 respectively. Factoring in cumulative Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, adjusted values reach approximately $77,844 for median earnings and $89,489 for average earnings as of March 2026. Across personal, family, and household levels, Census earnings place the community between the 94th and 96th percentiles nationally.
Income distribution shows a major cluster comprising 35.3% of local earners (10,414 people) in the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket, paralleling the broader regional proportion of 30.9%. Those earning in excess of $3,000 per week constitute 49.3% of the cohort, underscoring substantial household spending capacity. Residential shelter expenses absorb 19.8% of income, yet robust overall remuneration retains disposable income at the 94th percentile, placing the district in the 10th decile on the SEIFA income scale.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Box Hill - Nelson had 3,052 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 98% detached houses and 1% apartments. 68% are owned with a mortgage, 20% rented and 12% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $595 a week and the median mortgage repayment $3,000 a month, a total housing cost higher than 99% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 20.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.3%. 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 local housing stock at the time of the latest Census was composed of 98.3% houses and 1.8% other dwellings including apartments and semi-detached properties, diverging markedly from the Sydney metro profile of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership stood at 12.1%, trailing the metropolitan average, while 68.1% of homes were being purchased under a mortgage and 19.9% were occupied by renters. Typical monthly mortgage repayments reached $3,000, well above the Sydney metro median of $2,427, while typical weekly rents of $595 similarly exceeded the metropolitan benchmark of $470.
Compared against Australian benchmarks, local monthly mortgage obligations exceed the national level of $1,863, and weekly rental rates sit far above the wider national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Box Hill - Nelson counted 3,052 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 8,753 today, averaging 3.3 people each. 61% are couples with children, more than in 99% of areas nationally, against 22% couples without children. 7% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute 92.0% of local living arrangements, led by couples with children at 60.7%, couples without children at 22.4%, and single parent households representing 8.2%. Non-family domestic setups account for the remaining 8.0%, divided between lone person occupants at 7.0% and group arrangements at 1.0%. The typical household size comprises 3.3 people, tracking above the Greater Sydney benchmark of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
45.1% of adults in Box Hill - Nelson hold a university qualification, including 29.6% with a bachelor degree and 12.8% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 91% of areas nationally. A further 17.9% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 1,781 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,093 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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Academic credentials among residents aged 15+ in Box Hill - Nelson significantly outperform broader averages, with 45.1% holding higher education qualifications compared to 30.4% across Australia and 32.2% across NSW. This educational profile establishes a strong foundation for participation in the knowledge economy. Bachelor degrees represent 29.6% of qualifications, followed by postgraduate degrees at 12.8% and graduate diplomas at 2.7%. Vocational qualifications are likewise well represented, with 30.1% of residents aged 15+ holding technical credentials, including certificates (17.9%) and advanced diplomas (12.2%). Participation in formal learning is substantial across the community, with 32.8% of residents attending an educational institution.
This cohort is made up of 13.9% in primary schooling, 6.8% attending secondary schools, and 5.0% enrolled in tertiary courses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Box Hill - Nelson reaches 169 stops on 65 routes, timetabled for about 2,700 services a week. The typical home sits about 210 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 transit networks in Box Hill - Nelson comprise 169 operational bus stops distributed across the territory. These facilities are connected by 65 distinct routes that provide 2,707 passenger trips on a weekly basis. Physical access to public transit is favorable, with residents generally residing within 212 meters of their closest boarding point. Commuting patterns reflect the area's residential character with substantial outbound movement: private cars remain the primary commute method at 86%, while rail accounts for 9%. Households hold an average of 1.8 vehicles, exceeding the wider metropolitan figure.
In addition, 47.7% of the workforce worked remotely based on the 2021 Census, reflecting pandemic-related operating environments. Transit services provide an average of 386 trips daily across the local network, representing approximately 16 services weekly per individual stop. The accompanying mapping highlights the 100 closest transit stops to the central coordinate.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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82.2% of residents in Box Hill - Nelson report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 98% of areas nationally. 2.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 59.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.0 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 compiled by AreaSearch reveal very positive outcomes across Box Hill - Nelson based on morbidity metrics and chronic illness incidence, displaying low rates of standard health conditions across all age brackets alongside high private health insurance coverage that encompasses approximately 60% of residents (17,672 people). Asthma and mental health conditions represent the most frequently reported diagnoses in the district, affecting 6.0 and 4.3% of the community respectively, while 82.2% of locals reported having no chronic medical ailments, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Seniors aged 65 and over constitute 5.5% of the local population (1,607 people), below the metropolitan level of 15.5%.
Overall health metrics among older residents remain robust, although their national percentile standings track below those of younger resident cohorts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
41.9% of Box Hill - Nelson residents were born overseas and 43.2% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 85% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (17.9%) and English (15.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The demographic makeup of Box Hill - Nelson displays high cultural diversity, with 41.9% of residents born abroad and 43.2% utilizing a non-English language in their homes. Christianity forms the most widespread faith, accounting for 51.4% of respondents. A distinct local characteristic is the notable concentration of Hinduism, which encompasses 14.1% of the community compared to 5.2% across Greater Sydney. Looking at parentage and ancestral background, the most prevalent identities across Box Hill - Nelson are Other at 20.4%, Australian at 17.9%, and English at 15.2%. In addition, particular communities show notable overrepresentation compared to regional averages: Indian ancestry accounts for 10.3% (versus 3.6% across the region), Filipino ancestry represents 6.2% (versus 2.0%), and Maltese ancestry stands at 2.8% (versus 1.0%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Box Hill - Nelson is 32, younger than 92% of areas nationally. 26.0% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The age distribution of Box Hill - Nelson skews considerably younger than the Greater Sydney average. AreaSearch's August 2026 estimates indicate that 41.2% of residents are children and young people aged 0 - 24, compared with 30.4% across Greater Sydney, whereas seniors aged 65+ comprise just 5.5% locally versus 15.5% across the wider metropolitan area. The median resident age is estimated at 32 as at August 2026, remaining unchanged from the 2021 Census and sitting 5 years below the Greater Sydney median of 37 and below the national median of 38 recorded at that Census.
Among specific brackets, adults aged 25 - 44 have decreased as a share of the population from 40.7% at the Census to an estimated 36.1%. More specifically, infants and toddlers aged 0 to 4 have declined from 11.1% to an estimated 8.8%, while children aged 5 to 14 expanded from 17.5% to 19.1% without an influx in the youngest tier. Through to 2041, the largest numerical increase will occur within children and young adults, expanding by 22,031 residents (181%) to reach 34,180, while mature adults aged 45 - 64 will experience the highest proportional expansion, growing 257% to 18,175 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Box Hill - Nelson
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) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 last month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 last month all 34 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 — 5,385 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (10,287 at the 2021 Census → 29,503 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 (115041623). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.