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The median house price in Carlingford - West is $2.20m, with units at $733k. House values have moved 4.0% a year compounded over five years.
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Carlingford - West has an estimated 21,156 residents, up from 19,251 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,905 people, or 9.9%. Growth has averaged 1.5% a year over five years. 417 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 82.7% of that increase. That puts 3,514 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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An evaluation by AreaSearch indicates that the resident count of Carlingford - West stands at roughly 21,156 as of Aug 2026. Compared to the 19,251 individuals recorded in the 2021 Census, this marks an expansion of 1,905 residents (9.9%). This demographic shift is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population figure of 20,946 as of June 2025 alongside 417 validated new addresses identified following the Census. With 3,514 persons per square kilometer, the locality registers a density level that ranks within the upper quartile across Australia according to AreaSearch metrics.
The suburb outpaced both the broader state (7.3%) and the wider SA3 region in demographic growth with its 9.9% increase since the 2021 census. Net overseas migration served as the primary catalyst for this demographic expansion, accounting for roughly 82.7% of the total resident additions in recent times. Projections developed by the ABS and Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 using 2022 baseline figures, are utilized by AreaSearch across SA2 locations. In areas where this dataset is unavailable, SA2-level forecasts issued by the NSW State Government in 2022 based on 2021 numbers are applied. Furthermore, age-specific growth trajectories from these sources are integrated across all zones for the 2032 to 2041 timeframe. Anticipated demographic patterns suggest local growth will outshine the national median, with projections showing an addition of 2,945 individuals up to 2041 when measured against current annual ERP figures, representing an overall expansion of 12.9% over the 16-year horizon.
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1,329 new dwellings have been approved in Carlingford - West over the past five years, an average of 265 a year. That places the area in the 88th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 13 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 266 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 8% 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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Over the past 5 financial years, residential building approvals in Carlingford - West have maintained an annual average of approximately 265 dwellings, amounting to 1,329 units in aggregate. With an influx of 1.1 new residents per year per dwelling constructed across the preceding 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), local housing supply continues to align smoothly with demographic requirements to preserve balanced market conditions. The average construction cost for these newly sanctioned homes is $612,000, which sits moderately above regional averages and reflects a commitment to high-standard building. In addition, $475,000 in commercial building consents has been logged during the current financial year, underlining the largely residential profile of the neighborhood.
Per-capita construction volumes in Carlingford - West match those across Greater Sydney, sustaining overall market equilibrium in accordance with wider metropolitan trends. Nationally, this building volume remains substantially elevated, demonstrating significant builder interest in the precinct. Recent building approvals are heavily weighted toward medium and high-density formats at 92.0%, while detached houses represent only 8.0%. This pronounced focus on higher-density developments creates more attainable price points for entry-level buyers, downsizers, and property investors. It also marks a major transition away from the established property landscape, where standalone dwellings currently make up 58.0%, responding directly to restricted land availability, evolving lifestyle preferences, and housing affordability needs. With approximately 51 people per approval, the district clearly displays the hallmarks of an evolving community. Long-term population modeling suggests Carlingford - West will add 2,735 people through to 2041 relative to the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. Looking at prevailing building patterns, the pipeline of residential stock is well-positioned to satisfy incoming demand, delivering favorable purchasing opportunities and potentially enabling resident growth to outpace baseline expectations.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Carlingford - West
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 15 current infrastructure and development projects inside Carlingford - West, worth an estimated $1.97 billion. A further 134 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $54.2 billion. 37 are already under construction and 65 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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Local economic momentum and community development are heavily shaped by planning frameworks, public infrastructure investments, and major construction initiatives. AreaSearch has pinpointed 23 key projects expected to influence the local area. Prominent undertakings include the Carlingford West Public School and Cumberland High School Upgrade, The Carling by Meriton, the Pennant Hills Road and North Rocks Road Upgrade, as well as the Thallon Street Towers (9-11 & 11-17 Shirley Street), with the subsequent schedule detailing the most impactful developments.
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Carlingford West Public School and Cumberland High School Upgrade
A major 230 million dollar redevelopment delivering 56 new permanent classrooms at Carlingford West Public School and 77 new or upgraded classrooms at Cumberland High School. The project replaces over 130 demountables with modern facilities including new libraries, multipurpose halls, canteens, and specialist workshops. As of April 2026, many new buildings are complete and occupied, with remaining landscaping and internal refurbishments on track for total project finalization in mid-2026.
The Carling by Meriton
A major mixed-use precinct featuring seven luxury residential towers reaching up to 29 storeys, providing 629 apartments. The development includes a retail plaza with a national supermarket, cafes, and restaurants, as well as an onsite childcare centre. A significant feature is the $20 million, three-storey Carlingford Community Centre and Library (3,000 sqm) delivered in partnership with the City of Parramatta. Residents have access to a 4,700 sqm Central Park and resort-style facilities including a pool, spa, sauna, gym, and rooftop BBQ areas.
Regis Carlingford Aged Care Facility
Construction of a three-storey, 110-bed residential aged care facility on a 7,065 square metre site at 43-47 Murray Farm Road and 13-19 Watton Road, Carlingford. Developed by Regis Healthcare Limited as part of its NSW greenfield expansion program, the facility will deliver modern aged care services to the north-western Sydney community. The original DA was modified via Section 4.56 to remove a tanked basement requirement. Construction commenced in 2025 with completion anticipated in 2027.
Pennant Hills Road and North Rocks Road Upgrade
Major intersection upgrade by Transport for NSW to ease congestion, reduce travel times, and improve road safety. Funded as part of the $450 million Urban Roads Congestion Program, the project involves widening Pennant Hills Road between Woodstock Avenue and Murray Farm Road to provide an additional through lane in each direction, upgrading pedestrian crossings, and installing new turning lanes on North Rocks Road. Ward Civil and Environmental Engineering is executing the works.
Blossom Carlingford
Collection of 1, 2, 3 and 4-bedroom apartments with north-facing orientation overlooking park setting. Designed by DKO architects. Features on-site childcare centre, gym, and 1,500sqm private park. Includes Latent Defects Insurance protection.
Carlingford Parklands Upgrade
City of Parramatta Council is delivering a staged upgrade of four reserves in Carlingford to create an integrated community parklands network. The endorsed landscape design includes new playgrounds, multi-use sports courts, fitness stations, picnic and BBQ facilities, a learn-to-ride track, walking paths, off-leash dog area, lighting, seating, landscaping and significant tree planting. Following community consultation and Council adoption of the master plan, the project is currently in detailed design, with Stage 1 construction expected to commence in mid-2027 subject to funding and approvals.
Thallon Street Towers (9-11 & 11-17 Shirley Street)
Two 12-storey towers delivering 178 apartments combined, with ground-floor retail, food and beverage precincts, childcare centre and communal recreational facilities.
88 Livie Carlingford Development
A 9-storey residential apartment development featuring 88 contemporary apartments with multi-level basement parking and communal amenities, located directly opposite Carlingford Court.
11,660 residents of Carlingford - West are employed, from a labour force of 11,918. Unemployment sits at 2.2%, with participation at 70.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 16,374, about 77% 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 labor pool in Carlingford - West is characterized by high levels of education and substantial participation in the tech industry, alongside an unemployment rate sitting at just 2.2% and a 3.6% annual rise in employed personnel. As of March 2026, employed residents total 11,660, and the jobless rate remains 2.0% lower than the Greater Sydney figure of 4.1%. Workforce engagement stands at a standard 70.9%, compared to 68.9% across Greater Sydney. Census records also revealed that 50.3% of workers performed their duties remotely from home, a figure influenced in part by Covid-19 restrictions.
Health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training represent the primary fields of employment for local residents. Conversely, the accommodation & food sector accounts for only 4.4% of working locals, trailing the Greater Sydney proportion of 5.8%. Comparing the resident workforce count against local Census employment figures demonstrates that the community is predominantly suburban with limited commercial job capacity situated within its borders. According to AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS and SALM metrics, total employment climbed by 3.6% alongside a 3.3% rise in the labor force during the 12 months leading to March 2026, lowering the unemployment rate by 0.3 percentage points. Across Greater Sydney over the same timeframe, employment and the labor force both expanded by 1.9%, accompanied by a slight decrease in joblessness. Further perspectives on prospective labor demand in Carlingford - West are provided by national employment projections released by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26. These five- and ten-year forecasts were applied against the local industry distribution to estimate future growth. Nationally, total employment is projected to expand by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying widely across sectors. Factoring these specific industry outlooks into the local employment structure points to expected employment gains of 7.2% over five years and 14.5% over ten years for Carlingford - West (note that this model uses illustrative weighting adjustments and excludes localized population estimates).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Carlingford - West is $2,101 a week (about $109,000 a year), with median personal income at $802 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $52,287 a year against an average of $69,022. 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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Aggregated ATO postcode statistics analyzed by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 reveal that the Carlingford - West SA2 recorded a median individual taxpayer income of $52,287 and an average of $69,022. This marginally exceeds national figures, though it trails the Greater Sydney median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Applying a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of roughly $57,683 for the median and $76,145 for the average as of March 2026. In the 2021 Census, local household earnings reached the 72nd percentile at $2,101 weekly, while personal earnings sat at the 49th percentile.
Around 34.9% of the local population (7,383 individuals) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket, aligning with the regional rate of 30.9%. Household financial capacity remains strong, with 30.2% generating weekly incomes above $3,000, which sustains healthy local retail expenditure. Even though accommodation costs absorb 17.6% of household income, strong remuneration levels place disposable income in the 69th percentile and position the area in the 8th decile of the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Carlingford - West had 6,217 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 58% detached houses and 31% apartments. 34% are owned with a mortgage, 35% rented and 31% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $490 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,500 a month, a total housing cost higher than 87% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 23.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.5%. 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 findings, the residential fabric of Carlingford - West was composed of 58.2% standalone houses and 41.7% other dwelling formats such as townhouses, units, and alternative dwellings, compared to 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings throughout the Sydney metropolitan area. Full home ownership stood at 30.6%, outpacing the broader metropolitan benchmark, while remaining properties were either held under a mortgage (34.2%) or tenanted (35.3%). Typical monthly mortgage obligations reached $2,500, higher than the Sydney metro median of $2,427, while typical weekly rent payments stood at $490 against $470 across metropolitan Sydney.
Relative to nationwide benchmarks, local mortgage commitments are substantially higher than the Australian figure of $1,863, and weekly rents noticeably exceed the national standard of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Carlingford - West counted 6,217 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 6,832 today, averaging 3.0 people each. 49% are couples with children, more than in 94% of areas nationally, against 23% couples without children. 13% 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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Family units constitute the vast majority of local living arrangements at 84.1%, with couples with children accounting for 49.2%, couples without children representing 22.6%, and single parent families making up 10.9%. Non-family domestic arrangements account for the remaining 15.9%, consisting of single-person households at 13.2% and share housing arrangements at 2.7%. The typical household size sits at 3.0 residents, exceeding the Greater Sydney median of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
49.0% of adults in Carlingford - West hold a university qualification, including 30.5% with a bachelor degree and 15.8% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 96% of areas nationally. A further 10.9% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 4,598 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,141 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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Tertiary attainment in Carlingford - West exceeds wider state and national benchmarks, as 49.0% of individuals aged 15+ hold a higher education degree, compared to 30.4% across Australia and 32.2% across NSW. This elevated level of academic training underpins strong engagement in professional knowledge sectors. Bachelor-level credentials form the largest share at 30.5%, accompanied by postgraduate qualifications at 15.8% and graduate diplomas at 2.7%. Vocational credentials account for 21.8% of formal qualifications among residents aged 15+, evenly distributed between advanced diplomas (10.9%) and certificate courses (10.9%). Engagement in formal study is exceptionally strong locally, with 32.4% of the population attending an educational institution.
This includes 12.3% attending primary school, 7.0% in secondary schooling, and 6.8% engaged in tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Carlingford - West reaches 128 stops on 65 routes, timetabled for about 4,600 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 1.4 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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An assessment of local transit networks identifies 128 active public transport stops across Carlingford - West, providing access to bus and light rail services. These stops are integrated across 65 separate routes that collectively deliver 4,616 weekly passenger services. Commuter connectivity is outstanding, with residents living an average of 146 meters from their closest boarding point. Given the predominantly residential character of the suburb, most working locals travel outward for employment, with private motor vehicles being the primary mode for 82% of commuters, alongside 8% utilizing rail and 7% traveling by bus.
Household vehicle ownership averages 1.4 vehicles per dwelling, which exceeds regional norms. A significant 50.3% of workers indicated working from home in the 2021 Census, though this metric was likely influenced by COVID-19 restrictions. Transit services run at an average rate of 659 daily trips across all operational routes, translating to roughly 36 weekly departures per individual stop. The accompanying mapping illustrates the 100 closest transit stops relative to the center of the suburb.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
79.8% of residents in Carlingford - West report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 99% of areas nationally. 4.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 53.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 2.6 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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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of chronic illness rates and mortality statistics, health metrics across Carlingford - West remain exceptionally strong, characterized by minimal rates of standard long-term conditions across all demographic brackets. Private health insurance participation is slightly above the national SA2 average at approximately 53% of the resident population (~11,276 people), compared to 59.9% throughout Greater Sydney. Asthma and arthritis represent the two most prevalent diagnosed conditions locally, recorded among 4.8 and 4.5% of the population, respectively. Meanwhile, 79.8% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, surpassing the Greater Sydney benchmark of 74.6%.
The population includes 16.8% of individuals aged 65 and over (3,549 people), slightly higher than the Greater Sydney share of 15.5%. Older residents demonstrate particularly robust health metrics, maintaining nationwide rankings that mirror the overall community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
56.7% of Carlingford - West residents were born overseas and 66.1% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 96% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Chinese (35.8%) and English (10.9%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Carlingford - West ranks among the most multicultural communities in the country, with 56.7% of its inhabitants born abroad and 66.1% using a non-English language in their households. Christianity constitutes the largest religious denomination at 38.9% of residents. The most noticeable demographic concentration is found in Buddhism, which accounts for 6.0% of local residents compared to 4.1% across the Greater Sydney region. Regarding parental country of birth, the three most common ancestries in Carlingford - West are Chinese at 35.8% of the community (notably higher than the metropolitan proportion of 8.4%), Other backgrounds at 15.0%, and English ancestry at 10.9% (considerably below the regional benchmark of 19.0%).
Notable variations also appear across other demographic cohorts: Korean ancestry is prominently represented at 5.4% (against 1.1% regionally), Indian ancestry stands at 5.4% (compared to 3.6%), and Lebanese ancestry accounts for 1.3% (versus 2.6% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Carlingford - West is 38. 22.9% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The age distribution in Carlingford - West closely mirrors Greater Sydney across all primary age categories, with the maximum variation being 2.0 percentage points. As of August 2026, the estimated median age is 38, matching the 2021 Census level and sitting 1 year older than the Greater Sydney median of 37 at that time. The most notable demographic movement since the Census occurred within the senior and retiree bracket (65+), which grew from 15.4% to an estimated 16.8% of the population. Looking ahead to 2041, senior cohorts are expected to drive the majority of local population growth, expanding by 1,452 residents (41%) to a total of 5,002.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Carlingford - West
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 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 Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago 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 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 2 months ago all 15 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 7 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) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 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 — 417 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (19,251 at the 2021 Census → 21,156 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 (125021712). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.