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The median house price in Canterbury (North) - Ashbury is $2.38m, with units at $859k. House values have moved 5.0% a year compounded over five years.
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Canterbury (North) - Ashbury has an estimated 12,803 residents, up from 11,999 at the 2021 Census — a change of 804 people, or 6.7%. Growth has averaged 0.6% a year over five years. 194 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 79.1% of that increase. That puts 4,225 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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Canterbury (North) - Ashbury records a population of approximately 12,803 as of Aug 2026, according to analysis by AreaSearch. In comparison to the 11,999 residents counted in the 2021 Census, this indicates an expansion of 804 people (6.7%). Such growth is derived from the ABS estimated resident population figure of 12,633 as of June 2025 alongside 194 validated new addresses identified post-Census. With 4,225 persons per square kilometer, the locality ranks within the top 10% of areas assessed across the country by AreaSearch, highlighting significant competition for local land. Over the preceding ten years, the community achieved robust momentum with a compound annual growth rate of 1.7%, surpassing the broader SA3 district.
Inbound international migration served as the principal driver of this demographic growth, accounting for roughly 79.1% of recent net additions. Projections developed by the ABS and Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 utilizing 2022 as their starting baseline, are applied by AreaSearch across SA2 boundaries. For locations omitted from that release, SA2-level modeling from the NSW State Government issued in 2022 based on 2021 is adopted. Age-cohort growth trends derived from these sources are integrated across all districts for the years 2032 to 2041. Looking forward, the district is slated for demographic expansion slightly beneath the national median, tracking toward an increase of 949 persons to 2041 relative to recent annual ERP baselines, translating to an overall growth rate of 6.1% over the 16 years.
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166 new dwellings have been approved in Canterbury (North) - Ashbury over the past five years, an average of 33 a year. That is 2.7 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 34 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 18% 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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Residential construction authorizations in Canterbury (North) - Ashbury have maintained a pace of roughly 33 dwellings per year, culminating in 166 homes across the prior 5 financial years. Between FY-22 and FY-26, the area added an average of 2.2 new residents per annum for each completed dwelling, reflecting healthy underlying demand that underpins local real estate, while newly built residences show an average value of $537,000. Additionally, commercial building approvals have generated $8.2 million this financial year, underscoring that the precinct functions primarily as a residential neighbourhood. On a per-capita comparison with Greater Sydney, building volume in Canterbury (North) - Ashbury reaches roughly 64%, placing it in the 9th percentile across nationwide assessments; this restricted construction pipeline constrains buyer availability while bolstering interest in established properties.
This below-average national standing points to an established urban footprint and potential town planning limitations. Recent residential building permits comprise 18.0% detached houses alongside 82.0% townhouses or apartments. Emphasizing higher-density formats provides more accessible price thresholds appealing to downsizers, property investors, and first-time purchasers. Because existing dwellings consist of 46.0% detached houses, this marked structural transition highlights scarce vacant land parcels while aligning with evolving household requirements and the demand for diverse, budget-friendly properties. An established housing landscape is further illustrated by a ratio of roughly 1824 people per dwelling approval. Based on the most recent AreaSearch quarterly release, Canterbury (North) - Ashbury is anticipated to gain 779 residents by 2041. Ongoing building trajectories indicate that future residential output is well-positioned to satisfy incoming demand, creating favorable market fundamentals for buyers and opening pathways for population increases exceeding projected forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Canterbury (North) - Ashbury
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 6 current infrastructure and development projects inside Canterbury (North) - Ashbury, worth an estimated $330 million. A further 124 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $77.3 billion. 34 are already under construction and 53 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Urban development, planning strategies, and public infrastructure works represent significant catalysts for regional growth. AreaSearch has pinpointed 33 local initiatives poised to influence the surrounding district. Prominent undertakings include the Canterbury Transport Oriented Development (TOD), the Sydney Metro City and Southwest project, the Earlwood Town Centre Speed Limit Reduction, and the Sydney Metro Sydenham to Bankstown Conversion, with primary works highlighted below.
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Sydney Metro City and Southwest
A 30km metro rail line extending the M1 Northwest Line from Chatswood to Bankstown via twin tunnels under Sydney Harbour and the CBD. The Chatswood to Sydenham section opened in August 2024, with conversion of the 13.5km Sydenham to Bankstown section scheduled for completion in late 2026. Once fully operational, the 66km corridor with 31 stations will deliver driverless metro services running every four minutes during peak periods.
Earlwood Town Centre Safety Improvements
Canterbury-Bankstown Council is delivering road safety improvements throughout Earlwood Town Centre, including a permanent 40 km/h High Pedestrian Activity Area, new signage and traffic calming measures to improve pedestrian safety. The proposal was adopted by Council in December 2023 and progressed into construction as part of the NSW Government Safer Speeds Program.
Canterbury Transport Oriented Development (TOD)
State-led Transport-Oriented Development (TOD) around Canterbury Station, delivered as part of the wider Canterbury Local Centre Redevelopment. The project will create a high-density, mixed-use precinct with residential (approx. 320 dwellings), commercial, and retail components. It is designed to maximize public transport accessibility and reduce car dependency, with draft planning controls advanced in October 2024.
Canterbury Leisure and Aquatic Centre
The redevelopment of the 1960s Canterbury Aquatic Centre into a premier regional facility. The project features a new 50m outdoor heated pool, a 25m indoor heated pool, a warm water therapy pool with spa, a children's water play area, and a 24/7 gym. It also includes sauna facilities, allied health suites, a cafe, and accessible Changing Places facilities. Designed by Williams Ross Architects and constructed by Lipman, the project emphasizes accessibility and community integration within Tasker Park.
Sydney Metro Sydenham to Bankstown Conversion
The Sydenham to Bankstown conversion involves upgrading 13km of the T3 Bankstown Line to metro standards. As of May 2026, the project is in a final testing and construction 'blitz', with conversion works over 85% complete. Key milestones include the opening of the Bankstown Station transport hub in March 2026 and the installation of over 1,100 fixed gap fillers. Testing has entered a rigorous phase to validate signalling and platform screen doors, with passenger services scheduled to commence in the second half of 2026.
Campsie Station Metro Upgrade
The Campsie Station upgrade is a critical part of the Sydney Metro City and Southwest project, transforming the T3 Bankstown Line. The project involves installing platform screen doors, level access between platforms and trains, and new lifts. As of early 2026, the project is in the final stages of construction with intensive dynamic train testing and station fit-outs. The upgrade ensures the station meets modern metro standards, providing high-frequency services every four minutes during peak periods and improved pedestrian connectivity to the surrounding precinct.
Canterbury Town Centre Upgrade
Comprehensive Canterbury town centre revitalisation programme led by Canterbury-Bankstown Council. Completed works include the $9 million Canterbury Road shared path underpass upgrade (opened December 2024) and intersection upgrade at Canterbury Road and Charles Street. Active construction now focuses on the new Canterbury Leisure and Aquatic Centre at 17 Phillips Avenue (featuring a 50-metre Olympic outdoor pool, fitness facilities, water play area and grandstand) with a $44.6 million contract value and completion expected late 2026, alongside Tasker Park rejuvenation.
Hercules Street and New Canterbury Road Rezoning
Rezoning and planning proposal for 466-480 New Canterbury Road and 26-38 Hercules Street to amend the Inner West Local Environmental Plan. The gazetted amendment rezoned former light industrial land to facilitate high-density residential, business development, and public/private open space supporting approximately 156 dwellings.
6,867 residents of Canterbury (North) - Ashbury are employed, from a labour force of 7,194. Unemployment sits at 4.5%, with participation at 65.2%. 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. The working-day population is estimated at 10,121, about 79% 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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Canterbury (North) - Ashbury is characterised by a highly skilled talent pool, showing notable concentration in the technology field and a local jobless rate of 4.5%. Total employed persons stood at 6,867 as of March 2026, while unemployment tracks 0.4% higher than the 4.1% recorded for Greater Sydney, alongside a comparatively muted labour participation rate of 65.2% against Greater Sydney's 68.9%. Census records showed that a substantial 61.3% of workers carried out their duties from home, though conditions surrounding Covid-19 restrictions must be kept in mind. The primary employment sectors among local workers comprise health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training.
The district demonstrates a clear occupational concentration within education & training, capturing a workforce proportion 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, construction represents a smaller share locally at 6.6% versus 8.6% across the wider region. Given the contrast between resident employee numbers and the Census workplace counts, the predominantly suburban enclave generates relatively few jobs within its own borders. Analysis of SALM and ABS data by AreaSearch indicates that labour force levels dropped by 1.8% while employment fell by 2.3% during the twelve months ending March 2026, which pushed the unemployment rate up by 0.5 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 1.9%, the labour force grow by 1.9%, and unemployment decline slightly. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia for Mar-26 provide additional context regarding potential future demand in Canterbury (North) - Ashbury. These five and ten year forecasts have been overlaid onto the local employment profile to estimate growth trajectories. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, expansion varies considerably across industry sectors. When these sector specific growth rates are applied to the employment mix in Canterbury (North) - Ashbury, local employment is expected to increase by 7.0% over five years and 14.2% over ten years. This calculation represents a basic weighting extrapolation intended for illustrative purposes only and does not incorporate localized population projections.
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Median household income in Canterbury (North) - Ashbury is $2,092 a week (about $109,000 a year), with median personal income at $921 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $58,531 a year against an average of $76,035. 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 AreaSearch's aggregation of postcode ATO records for financial year 2023, taxpayers in the Canterbury (North) - Ashbury SA2 recorded a median personal income of $58,531 and an average of $76,035. While these amounts sit well above national benchmarks, they sit lower than Greater Sydney's respective median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Applying the 10.32% Wage Price Index increase recorded since financial year 2023 produces modeled figures of around $64,571 (median) and $83,882 (average) as of March 2026. Across personal, family, and household levels from the 2021 Census, area earnings concentrate near the 71st percentile nationally.
Looking at income distributions, the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket is the most prevalent, encompassing 32.9% of residents (4,212 people), comparable to the 30.9% share seen regionally. Strong purchasing power is underscored by the 31.5% of earners receiving over $3,000 per week, fostering high-end retail and commercial trade. Although accommodation payments absorb 16.9% of income, elevated earnings maintain local disposable wealth at the 70th percentile, placing the district in the 8th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Canterbury (North) - Ashbury had 4,564 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 46% detached houses and 43% apartments. 32% are owned with a mortgage, 37% rented and 31% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $480 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,400 a month, a total housing cost higher than 82% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 22.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.5%. 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 local housing mix within Canterbury (North) - Ashbury consisted of 46.3% separate houses and 53.6% other dwelling formats such as apartments, semi-detached residences, and other dwellings, contrasting with Greater Sydney's breakdown of 55.9% separate houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Outright property ownership reached 31.4%, surpassing the metropolitan standard, while mortgaged properties accounted for 31.8% and rental arrangements made up 36.8%. Typical monthly mortgage payments stood at $2,400, marginally under the Sydney metropolitan benchmark of $2,427, while typical weekly rents reached $480 compared to the metropolitan $470.
On a nationwide basis, local mortgage commitments exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are markedly higher than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Canterbury (North) - Ashbury counted 4,564 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,870 today, averaging 2.5 people each. 32% are couples with children, against 27% couples without children. 23% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.2 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the clear majority of local living arrangements at 71.3%, consisting of couples raising offspring (32.0%), childless couples (27.2%), and single parent homes (10.5%). Non-family living structures comprise the remaining 28.7% of residences, dominated by single-occupant households at 23.1% alongside shared group arrangements at 5.6%. At 2.5 persons per residence, the typical household size tracks below the Greater Sydney benchmark of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
43.6% of adults in Canterbury (North) - Ashbury hold a university qualification, including 28.2% with a bachelor degree and 12.1% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 13.4% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 1,456 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,022 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 throughout Canterbury (North) - Ashbury consistently outpace broader regional and national averages, with 43.6% of residents aged 15+ holding a tertiary qualification compared to 32.2% across NSW and 30.4% across Australia. This substantial educational profile strongly positions the community for professional and knowledge-intensive industries. Bachelor degrees constitute the largest share at 28.2%, accompanied by postgraduate qualifications at 12.1% and graduate diplomas at 3.3%. Technical and vocational training encompasses 24.4% of those aged 15+, divided between certificates (13.4%) and advanced diplomas (11.0%). A significant 29.1% of local residents are actively pursuing structured education.
Among this cohort, 7.8% attend primary school, 7.2% are enrolled in tertiary programs, and 6.6% participate in secondary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Canterbury (North) - Ashbury reaches 88 stops on 34 routes, timetabled for about 5,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 150 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.9 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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The public transit network across Canterbury (North) - Ashbury includes 88 designated stops catering to local bus operations. These boarding locations are connected by 34 dedicated routes that deliver 5,115 passenger journeys each week. Overall connectivity is rated as excellent, with typical walking distances to a boarding point averaging 147 meters. Because the neighbourhood is largely residential, outward commuting is standard; private vehicles account for 65% of journeys, followed by 21% utilizing trains and 6% traveling by bus. Private vehicle access sits below regional norms at 0.9 cars per household.
A notable 61.3% of the working population operated from home (2021 Census; potentially influenced by COVID-19 settings). Across all transit lines, transit services operate at an average rate of 730 trips per day, which translates to roughly 58 weekly services for every boarding point.
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74.9% of residents in Canterbury (North) - Ashbury report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 93% of areas nationally. 5.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 56.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.2 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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AreaSearch evaluations of chronic condition incidence and mortality statistics indicate exceptional health standards throughout Canterbury (North) - Ashbury, marked by minimal rates of standard illnesses across all age cohorts. Approximately 57% of all residents (~7,246 people) maintain private health insurance, aligning closely with the 59.9% figure registered across Greater Sydney. Mental health conditions and arthritis represent the area's two most widespread medical diagnoses, affecting 6.8 and 6.1% of the population, respectively. Meanwhile, 74.9% of citizens reported no chronic ailments, slightly outperforming the 74.6% benchmark for Greater Sydney. Working-age cohorts exhibit solid health metrics with minimal chronic health burdens.
Residents aged 65 and over total 2,095 people, representing 16.4% of the community; this senior demographic experiences favorable overall well-being, though its relative nationwide standing is slightly lower than that of the broader local populace.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
43.7% of Canterbury (North) - Ashbury residents were born overseas and 45.1% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 86% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (14.9%) and English (14.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Canterbury (North) - Ashbury displays pronounced multicultural characteristics, with 43.7% of its populace born overseas and 45.1% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity forms the principal religious affiliation, observed by 49.7% of community members. Notably, Buddhism exhibits a clear local concentration, accounting for 5.6% of residents relative to 4.1% recorded across Greater Sydney. Regarding parental birthplaces, the most prevalent ancestral backgrounds reported in Canterbury (North) - Ashbury are Other (17.1%), Australian (14.9%), and English (14.5%). Furthermore, distinct cultural representations emerge across specific heritages, including Greek at 6.4% locally (versus 1.9% regionally), Lebanese at 3.7% (versus 2.6%), and Spanish at 0.9% (versus 0.6%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Canterbury (North) - Ashbury is 37. 29.7% 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 demographic profile in Canterbury (North) - Ashbury shows a lower concentration of older residents compared to Greater Sydney. Individuals in the 25 - 44 age bracket represent 35.1% of the population as at August 2026, exceeding the 31.4% recorded regionally, whereas younger cohorts aged 0 - 24 comprise 24.3% locally compared to 30.4% across the broader metro area. The estimated median age stands at 37 as at August 2026, matching the figure from the 2021 Census and aligning with Greater Sydney's median age of 37 at that time. Since the Census, the share of residents aged 0 - 24 has decreased from 26.2% to an estimated 24.3%.
Looking forward to 2041, the retiree and senior demographic (65+) will see the strongest expansion, climbing by 819 residents (39%) to reach 2,915. Conversely, both the 0 - 24 and 25 - 44 age brackets are expected to experience contractions over this forecast horizon.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Canterbury (North) - Ashbury
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 6 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 — 194 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (11,999 at the 2021 Census → 12,803 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 (120031392). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.