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Cabramatta West - Mount Pritchard has an estimated 18,547 residents, up from 18,249 at the 2021 Census — a change of 298 people, or 1.6%. That puts 3,473 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 findings from AreaSearch, the population of Cabramatta West - Mount Pritchard stands at approximately 18,547 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 298 residents (1.6%) from the 18,249 individuals recorded in the 2021 Census. This population shift is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population of 18,491 from June 2025 alongside 42 validated new addresses registered since the Census. Such figures result in a density of 3,473 persons per square kilometer, placing the location in the top quartile of Australian areas analyzed by AreaSearch. Over the last ten years, Cabramatta West - Mount Pritchard has shown steady expansion with a 0.6% compound annual growth rate, exceeding that of the broader SA3 region.
Net gains in the local population were driven chiefly by international migration, which accounted for roughly 71.1% of the overall increase in recent times. AreaSearch employs projections from ABS and Geoscience Australia for individual SA2 sectors, published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 regions lacking this coverage, projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 with a 2021 base year are substituted. Age bracket growth trends from these datasets are projected forward for all locations from 2032 to 2041. Looking to future demographic shifts, expansion is expected to align with the bottom quartile of Australian statistical territories, with the area projected to add 398 residents by 2041 based on the most recent annual ERP data, amounting to a total rise of 1.8% over the 16-year timeframe.
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490 new dwellings have been approved in Cabramatta West - Mount Pritchard over the past five years, an average of 98 a year. That places the area in the 56th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 5 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 80 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 69% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 94, broadly in line with 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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On average, Cabramatta West - Mount Pritchard has seen approximately 98 new residential approvals annually, with a total of 490 homes approved across the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) and 87 registered during FY-26 so far. Since an average of 0 people per year relocated to the locality for each finished dwelling over those 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), the incoming volume of housing matches or exceeds local demand, giving purchasers diverse choices and allowing room for population expansion beyond current estimates, with new properties being built at an average cost of $254,000—a figure below the broader regional standard—pointing to more economical housing alternatives for buyers.
Furthermore, commercial approvals have reached $2.6 million during this financial year, highlighting the primarily residential makeup of the area. Compared to the wider Greater Sydney region, Cabramatta West - Mount Pritchard displays slightly elevated building activity (15.0% higher than the regional average per capita over the 5 year period), balancing consumer options while underpinning established property values. Current building activity consists of 69.0% standalone houses and 31.0% medium to high-density dwellings, showing an expanding range of attached housing options across different price points, ranging from large family residences to compact, accessible layouts. This marks a clear transition from the existing housing stock (which is currently 86.0% standalone houses), indicating a shrinking supply of vacant buildable plots and reflecting evolving lifestyles alongside demand for more varied, economical housing types. With roughly 193 residents per approved dwelling, Cabramatta West - Mount Pritchard remains classified as a low-density zone. Looking ahead, the population of Cabramatta West - Mount Pritchard is projected to rise by 342 people by 2041 (calculated from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly figures). Given current construction trends, incoming residential supply is positioned to easily satisfy demand, creating favorable buying options and potentially enabling population growth to exceed existing forecasts.
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Development applications around Cabramatta West - Mount Pritchard
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 8 current infrastructure and development projects inside Cabramatta West - Mount Pritchard, worth an estimated $1.01 billion. A further 69 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $11.5 billion. 21 are already under construction and 30 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal 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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Few elements impact local performance as directly as updates to infrastructure, key development projects, and urban planning. A total of 26 projects have been identified by AreaSearch as having a likely local impact. Major initiatives include the Mounties Mount Pritchard Upgrade, Mount Pritchard Public School Preschool, Little Zaks Academy Mount Pritchard, and the Cabramatta West Estate Renewal, with the following list outlining those expected to be of greatest relevance.
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Mount Pritchard Public Preschool
New public preschool being delivered at Mount Pritchard Public School as part of the NSW Government's 100 New Public Preschools program. The facility will provide 2 preschool rooms, administration, staff facilities, storage and a purpose-built outdoor play area for up to 40 children per day. Construction is underway following site remediation, with groundworks and building works progressing. Completion remains targeted for Day 1, Term 1, 2027, subject to final approvals.
400-404 Cabramatta Road West Planning Proposal
Planning proposal and site rezoning to enable a residential urban renewal development of approximately 130 dwellings, including a 5-storey apartment building (69 apartments) and 63 townhouse/terrace housing units across a 1.53-hectare site.
Cabramatta West Seniors Housing Redevelopment
Redevelopment of existing aged social housing properties by Homes NSW into modern 2-storey seniors housing developments across multiple sites in Cabramatta West. The project will deliver new 1 and 2-bedroom units, improving social and affordable housing options in the area.
Mount Pritchard Montessori Academy
Purpose-built childcare and early learning centre at 12 Hemphill Avenue, Mount Pritchard, now open and operated by Montessori Academy under the name Mount Pritchard Montessori Academy. The centre offers care for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years across six Montessori classrooms and two outdoor playgrounds, with meals, nappies and Montessori materials included in the daily fee. The site was originally proposed under a childcare operator called Little Zaks Academy, but has opened under the Montessori Academy brand instead.
Prout Park Upgrade
Upgrade and expansion of the Prout Park playground in Mount Pritchard, adding features such as a flying fox, climbing and embankment play elements, toddler zone and musical play, bike track, shelters, shaded seating and landscaping to suit all ages and abilities. Jointly funded by Fairfield City Council and the NSW Government.
Bonnyrigg Town Hub Precinct (Stages 12-13)
A key phase of the 30-year Bonnyrigg Renewal, Stages 12 and 13 focus on the Town Hub Precinct. The project involves the delivery of approximately 600 new homes in a mixed-tenure model, including 185 social housing units. Infrastructure works include a new link road between Bonnyrigg Avenue and Tarlington Parade, a 9,000sqm junior play park, and super lots for future mid-rise apartment buildings (up to six storeys) and townhouses. Construction of the link road and site preparation commenced in early 2026.
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.
Kinara Place
Kinara Place is a 112 million AUD mixed-use urban renewal project in Villawood, delivered by Traders In Purple in partnership with Homes NSW. The 1.5-hectare development will provide up to 400 new homes, including 55 social dwellings and key worker housing. The precinct includes over 3000sqm of public open space and nearly 5000sqm of retail, commercial, and community space, featuring a new supermarket, medical centre, and childcare facilities.
8,034 residents of Cabramatta West - Mount Pritchard are employed, from a labour force of 8,651. Unemployment sits at 7.1%, with participation at 56.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 14,962, about 81% 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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Cabramatta West - Mount Pritchard features a skilled labour force with a strong footprint in industrial and manufacturing sectors, registering an unemployment rate of 7.1% and an estimated annual job growth rate of 5.2%. By March 2026, there are 8,034 employed citizens, though the unemployment level sits 3.0% higher than the Greater Sydney benchmark of 4.1%, pointing to capacity for improvement, while overall workforce engagement is notably lower (56.5% relative to 69.1% across Greater Sydney). Census data indicates that a moderate 24.9% of workers operated from home, though this figure may be influenced by COVID-19 lockdown restrictions.
The primary sectors employing local residents are manufacturing, retail trade, along with health care & social assistance. The community features a pronounced concentration of manufacturing workers, operating at 2.3 times the regional average rate. By contrast, professional & technical services are underrepresented, accounting for 4.5% compared to the regional benchmark of 11.5%. This heavily residential district appears to provide relatively few jobs within its own boundaries, as demonstrated by comparing the number of locally employed workers against the resident labor force. According to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics, employment rose by 5.2% over the 12-month timeframe, while the total labor force grew by 5.0%, resulting in a 0.2 percentage point decrease in the unemployment rate. In comparison, Greater Sydney experienced employment expansion of 1.9% and labor force growth of 1.9%, with a minor reduction in unemployment. National job forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia published in May-25 offer additional perspective on potential future demand patterns for Cabramatta West - Mount Pritchard. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce distribution to project future trends. Although nationwide employment is anticipated to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary widely by industry. Weighting these sectoral projections to the employment distribution of Cabramatta West - Mount Pritchard suggests local employment is on track to rise by 5.7% over five years and 12.3% over ten years (note that this is a direct weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate local population forecasts).
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Median household income in Cabramatta West - Mount Pritchard is $1,440 a week (about $75,000 a year), with median personal income at $497 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $49,693 a year against an average of $57,141. 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 AreaSearch's compilation of the most recently published postcode-level ATO data for financial year 2023, taxpayers in the Cabramatta West - Mount Pritchard SA2 recorded a median income of $49,693 and an average income of $57,141. These figures sit below national benchmarks and compare to median and average values of $60,817 and $83,003 for Greater Sydney. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, updated estimates point to roughly $54,821 for the median and $63,038 for the average by March 2026. The 2021 Census shows that individual earnings sit in the lowest 3rd percentile ($497 per week), whereas household income is stronger, placing in the 32nd percentile.
Income distribution statistics reveal that 30.6% of the population (5,675 people) earn within the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, mirroring regional trends where 30.9% of residents fall into this same category. Financial pressure from housing costs is significant, leaving residents with only 80.1% of their income, which ranks in the 26th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Cabramatta West - Mount Pritchard had 5,154 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 87% detached houses and 3% apartments. 33% are owned with a mortgage, 37% rented and 31% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $380 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,950 a month. Rent absorbs 26.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 31.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, the composition of residential properties in Cabramatta West - Mount Pritchard stood at 86.5% standalone houses and 13.4% other housing types (including townhouses, apartments, and alternative dwellings), compared to the Sydney metropolitan breakdown of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. The level of home ownership in Cabramatta West - Mount Pritchard was higher than the Sydney metropolitan rate at 30.7%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (32.5%) or renting (36.9%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the locality was significantly lower than the Sydney metropolitan benchmark at $1,950, while the median weekly rent was $380, compared to Sydney metropolitan averages of $2,427 and $470.
On a national scale, mortgage payments in Cabramatta West - Mount Pritchard exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are also higher than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Cabramatta West - Mount Pritchard counted 5,154 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 3.3 people each. 40% are couples with children, more than in 79% of areas nationally, against 16% couples without children. 18% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families represent the vast majority of households at 80.2%, consisting of couples with children at 39.7%, couples without children at 16.2%, and single-parent homes at 22.3%. The remaining 19.8% consists of non-family living arrangements, which include single-person households at 17.9% and group share houses at 2.0%. The typical household size of 3.3 residents is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
15.9% of adults in Cabramatta West - Mount Pritchard hold a university qualification, including 12.8% with a bachelor degree and 2.3% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 85% of areas nationally. A further 16.7% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 1,447 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 957 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 outcomes in the area present distinct challenges, with university completion rates (15.9%) falling far below the Greater Sydney standard of 38.0%. This situation represents both a hurdle and a clear opening for targeted educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 12.8%, followed by postgraduate degrees (2.3%) and graduate diplomas (0.8%). Technical and trade expertise is highly represented, with 25.2% of residents aged 15 and older holding vocational qualifications, split between advanced diplomas (8.5%) and certificates (16.7%). Enrollment rates in educational programs are high, with 32.5% of the population actively participating in academic courses.
This consists of 10.6% of residents in primary schooling, 10.1% in high schools, and 5.8% enrolled in higher education programs.
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Public transport in Cabramatta West - Mount Pritchard reaches 128 stops on 42 routes, timetabled for about 2,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 140 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.5 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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Analysis of public transit options indicates 128 active transit stops are located within Cabramatta West - Mount Pritchard, consisting of bus services. These stops are serviced by 42 unique routes, which combine to deliver 2,069 weekly passenger trips. Transit access is classified as excellent, with typical resident dwellings located 139 meters from the nearest stop. Because the area is primarily residential, the majority of working residents commute to other districts, with private vehicles remaining the primary transit mode at 89%, followed by train travel at 6%. Average vehicle ownership sits at 1.5 cars per household, which is higher than the regional average.
Approximately 24.9% of local workers work from home (based on the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related restrictions). Across all routes, transit frequencies average 295 services per day, representing roughly 16 weekly trips per individual stop. The associated map displays the 100 closest transit stops relative to the center of the area.
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76.5% of residents in Cabramatta West - Mount Pritchard report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 81% of areas nationally. 7.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 47.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.3 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 reflect strong results throughout Cabramatta West - Mount Pritchard, based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and the occurrence of chronic illnesses, with younger age groups showing particularly low rates of typical medical issues, while the proportion of residents with private health insurance is very low at approximately 48% of the population (~8,828 people). This compares to a rate of 59.9% across Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%. Arthritis and diabetes represent the most prevalent medical conditions in the locality, each affecting 6.0% and 6.0% of the population, whereas 76.5% of residents reported no chronic medical conditions compared to 74.6% in the wider Greater Sydney region.
The working-age cohort displays high health levels with low rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and older make up 17.4% of the local population (3,234 people), exceeding the 15.5% share in Greater Sydney. While senior citizens show above-average health profiles, their health outcomes rank lower on a national scale compared to the younger local demographic.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
52.8% of Cabramatta West - Mount Pritchard residents were born overseas and 70.8% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 96% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Vietnamese (25.3%) and Chinese (11.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cabramatta West - Mount Pritchard ranks among the most multicultural communities nationwide, with 52.8% of residents born outside Australia and 70.8% communicating in a language other than English at home. Christianity stands as the primary religious affiliation, representing 42.9% of the local population. Notably, Buddhism exhibits a significant overrepresentation, accounting for 28.2% of residents, which is far higher than the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%. Looking at parental country of birth, the three largest ancestry groups in Cabramatta West - Mount Pritchard are Vietnamese at 25.3% of the population (considerably higher than the regional average of 1.8%), Other at 19.9%, and Chinese at 11.7%.
There are also distinct concentrations of other backgrounds: Serbian heritage accounts for 3.5% of Cabramatta West - Mount Pritchard (compared to 0.5% regionally), Samoan is at 2.2% (compared to 0.5%), and Lebanese is at 3.1% (compared to 2.6%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Cabramatta West - Mount Pritchard is 38. That is 1 year older than at the 2021 Census. 28.0% 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 median age of 38 years in Cabramatta West - Mount Pritchard matches the national median of 38 and is close to the Greater Sydney average of 37. Compared to Greater Sydney, the area has a higher proportion of residents in the 55 - 64 age bracket (13.0%) but a smaller share of 35 - 44 year-olds (11.5%). Since the 2021 Census, the 65 to 74 demographic has increased from 8.1% to 9.8% of the population, while the 5 to 14 cohort decreased from 13.6% to 11.9%. By 2041, the age structure of Cabramatta West - Mount Pritchard is projected to undergo significant changes.
Leading these shifts, the 75 to 84 age group is expected to grow by 78% (741 people), climbing from 953 to 1,695. This aging trend is prominent, with individuals aged 65 and older accounting for 86% of the projected population growth. Conversely, population declines are forecast for the 25 to 34 and 0 to 4 age brackets.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Cabramatta West - Mount Pritchard
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 8 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 — 42 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (18,249 at the 2021 Census → 18,547 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 (127021512). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.