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The median house price in Castle Hill - Central is $2.67m, with units at $1.01m. House values have moved 7.9% a year compounded over five years.
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Castle Hill - Central has an estimated 8,936 residents, up from 7,677 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,259 people, or 16.4%. Growth has averaged 2.4% a year over five years, faster than 87% of areas nationally. 1,279 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 46.6% of that increase. That puts 2,153 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 the analysis conducted by AreaSearch, the population of Castle Hill - Central is approximately 8,936 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 1,259 people (16.4%) relative to the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 7,677 people. This shift is deduced from the ABS estimated resident population of 8,928 as of June 2025 and 1,279 validated new addresses registered since the Census date. This population size corresponds to a density ratio of 2,153 persons per square kilometer, a figure that exceeds the average of national locations evaluated by AreaSearch.
The 16.4% expansion in Castle Hill - Central since the 2021 census outpaced the SA3 area (5.3%) as well as the state, positioning the locality as a regional leader in growth. Population gains in the area were chiefly propelled by interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 46.6% of total population increases in recent times, though all growth components, including overseas migration and natural increase, remained positive. AreaSearch implements ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 region, which were published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline year. For any SA2 regions lacking this coverage, AreaSearch uses the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, published in 2022 using 2021 as the baseline year. Age cohort growth rates derived from these datasets are also applied to all regions for the years 2032 to 2041. Looking ahead at demographic patterns, outstanding growth that ranks within the top 10 percent of Australian statistical areas is anticipated over the timeframe, with the locality projected to grow by 8,123 persons to 2041 based on the most recent annual ERP population statistics, representing a total increase of 89.9% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
3,428 new dwellings have been approved in Castle Hill - Central over the past five years, an average of 685 a year. That places the area in the 84th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 77 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 644 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 2% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 649, 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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Castle Hill - Central has recorded approximately 685 dwellings obtaining development approval each year, with 3,428 homes approved during the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 595 so far in FY-26. Given an average of just 0.3 new residents per year per dwelling built during the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), supply is satisfying or exceeding demand, expanding choices for buyers and sustaining the capacity for population growth to outstrip projections, while new homes are being constructed at an average cost of $390,000. Additionally, commercial approvals have reached $55.8 million this financial year, showing robust momentum in commercial construction.
In comparison to Greater Sydney, Castle Hill - Central displays 814.0% higher new home approvals (per person), offering greater options to purchasers. This level of activity is notably higher than the national average, indicating substantial developer attention in the locality. New construction consists of 2.0% detached houses and 98.0% attached dwellings. This emphasis on high-density living provides cheaper pathways to ownership and draws downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. This represents a clear shift from the current housing stock (which stands at 60.0% houses), indicating a decline in the availability of developable land and reflecting changing lifestyle choices and housing affordability demands. The area registers roughly 133 people per dwelling approval, showing an expanding market. Demographic projections indicate that Castle Hill - Central will add 8,032 residents by 2041 (calculated from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). With ongoing building rates, residential supply should sufficiently satisfy demand, producing advantageous conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating growth that surpasses current projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 13 current infrastructure and development projects inside Castle Hill - Central, worth an estimated $11.5 billion. A further 79 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $60 billion. 31 are already under construction and 41 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, residential development and communities. 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 significantly as updates to regional infrastructure, major developments, and planning schemes. In total, 27 projects have been identified by AreaSearch as likely to impact the locality. Key initiatives include the Castle Towers Expansion, Levande Hills Showground, Levande Hills Showground Retirement Village, and the Hills Showground East Precinct, with the following list detailing those of most relevance.
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Levande Hills Showground Retirement Village
Construction is underway on Levande Hills Showground, a premium retirement community comprising 217 independent living apartments across five mid-rise buildings in the Hills Showground precinct, adjacent to the Hills Showground Metro Station in Castle Hill. Delivered by Hindmarsh Construction and designed by CHROFI and Turf Design Studio, the development features one, two and three-bedroom apartments including penthouses, centred around a landscaped courtyard and clubhouse with bar and dining, indoor heated pool, gold-class cinema, residents workshop and games room, hair salon and neighbourhood shop.The project is being delivered in three stages, with Stage 1 (two buildings and the clubhouse) anticipated for completion in mid-2027.
Carrington Square - 21-23 Victoria Avenue, Castle Hill
A 500 million dollar mixed-use redevelopment of a 2.1-hectare site featuring two commercial towers up to 14 storeys, specialised large-format retail, medical suites, a childcare centre, gym, and a hotel. The project includes a sky terrace communal garden and a through-site link between Victoria Avenue and Carrington Road. The planning proposal was finalised with the Local Environmental Plan (LEP) notified in February 2026, facilitating increased height and floor space ratios to support the Norwest Strategic Centre's growth.
Levande Hills Showground
Premium retirement village developed by Levande on a 1.25ha site in the Hills Showground Metro precinct. Comprises 217 independent living apartments (1, 2 and 3 bedroom including penthouses) across five mid-rise buildings centred on a landscaped courtyard preserving mature established trees. Amenities include a wellness clubhouse with bar and dining, indoor heated pool, cinema, residents workshop, games room, hair salon, community piazza and neighbourhood shop. Designed by CHROFI and Turf Design Studio. Constructed by Hindmarsh Construction across three stages.Levande acquired the 14 former residential properties for approximately $46 million in April 2024, replacing a previously approved 242-apartment scheme. Stage 1 (two buildings and clubhouse) targeted for completion mid-2027. Located 650m from Showground Metro Station.
Hills Showground East Precinct
A significant mixed-use development delivering 873 new dwellings across multiple residential buildings. The precinct integrates 3,500sqm of public open space, including a water play area and community gardens, with retail and commercial facilities. It is designed to provide seamless connectivity to the Hills Showground Metro Station as part of the wider Showground Station Precinct urban renewal.
Chapman Gardens by CG Group
258 terrace-style apartments across three low-rise buildings - The Chapman, Greenview, and Parkfront - designed by PTW Architects and built by NIC Construction. Located on a 12,000 sqm site in the Castle Hill Showground Precinct, 400m from the Hills Showground Metro Station. Stage 1 (The Chapman, 100 apartments) is complete; Stage 2 (Greenview and Parkfront, 158 apartments) is under construction with expected completion in early 2026. Features private courtyards, rooftop gardens, and over 50% landscaped grounds with direct frontage to the future 6,200 sqm Chapman Reserve.
Middleton Avenue Apartments
A significant residential development by Landmark Group Australia within the Hills Showground Precinct. The project encompasses approximately 304 apartments across multiple buildings (6 to 9 storeys), with a major commitment to affordable housing units. The design by DKO Architects includes over 2,000sqm of communal open space, high environmental performance standards, and basement parking, situated 250m from the Hills Showground Metro station.
Castle Grange
Castle Grange is a resort-style residential sanctuary comprising seven boutique buildings rising up to eight storeys. The development features 285 premium apartments with oversized layouts, set on a unique island site surrounded by four street frontages. Amenities include 20m outdoor heated pool and spa, fully equipped gym, sauna, interactive children's play zone, community gardens, and three rooftop skygardens. Located in the Hills Showground Precinct, it offers effortless connectivity to the Metro Station and is part of a 1 billion dollar urban renewal project.
Avenue Castle Hill (Dawes Avenue Development)
A State Significant Development (SSD-80229956) featuring 360 apartments across eight buildings ranging from 8 to 12 storeys, including 48 dedicated affordable housing units. The project integrates retail space, communal open areas, and landscaped gardens. Strategically located 550m from Hills Showground Metro Station, it supports the Showground Precinct revitalization by increasing high-density housing supply near public transport hubs.
4,471 residents of Castle Hill - Central are employed, from a labour force of 4,654. Unemployment sits at 3.9%, with participation at 63.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 11,808, about 132% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. 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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Castle Hill - Central features a highly qualified labor force, with strong representation in professional services, an unemployment rate of just 3.9%, and relatively steady employment levels over the prior year. As of March 2026, 4,471 residents are employed, with the unemployment rate tracking 0.2% below the Greater Sydney rate of 4.1%, while workforce participation is notably lower (63.6% compared to Greater Sydney's 69.1%). Census details show that a high 54.3% of residents worked from home, though the influence of Covid-19 lockdown restrictions should be taken into account. Employment among the resident population is concentrated in health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training.
By contrast, transport, postal & warehousing employs only 3.3% of the local workforce, which is below the 5.3% recorded for Greater Sydney. With 1.2 workers for every resident at the time of the Census, the locality serves as a major employment center, containing more jobs than working residents and drawing commuters from surrounding areas. Based on AreaSearch's study of SALM and ABS statistics, during the 12 months ending March 2026, employment rose by 0.0% while the labor force shrank by 0.2%, leading to a 0.2 percentage point drop in the unemployment rate. This differs from Greater Sydney, where employment increased by 1.9%, the labor force expanded by 1.9%, and unemployment declined slightly. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia published in May-25 can supply additional context regarding potential future demand in Castle Hill - Central. These forecasts, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been aligned with the local employment profile to project growth trends. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary significantly across industry sectors. Applying these sector-specific forecasts to the employment distribution of Castle Hill - Central indicates that local employment should grow by 7.0% over five years and 14.3% over ten years (note that this is a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate localized population forecasts).
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Median household income in Castle Hill - Central is $2,361 a week (about $123,000 a year), with median personal income at $944 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $59,732 a year against an average of $84,094. The average runs 41% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. 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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The income level in the Castle Hill - Central SA2 ranks among the highest in Australia according to the latest ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. The median income among taxpayers in the Castle Hill - Central SA2 is $59,732 and the average income is $84,094, comparing to Greater Sydney figures of $60,817 and $83,003 respectively. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be roughly $65,896 (median) and $92,773 (average) as of March 2026. Census statistics show that household, family and individual incomes all rank highly in Castle Hill - Central, placing between the 72nd and 86th percentiles nationally.
The earnings distribution shows 31.3% of the population (2,796 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket, which closely matches the broader region where 30.9% are in this range. The high proportion of high earners (37.7% above $3,000/week) shows substantial financial capacity throughout Castle Hill - Central. High housing costs account for 16.8% of income, yet strong earnings keep disposable income at the 83rd percentile, and the area's SEIFA income ranking falls in the 9th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Castle Hill - Central had 2,622 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 60% detached houses and 25% apartments. 36% are owned with a mortgage, 32% rented and 33% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $550 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,700 a month, a total housing cost higher than 91% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 23.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The composition of dwellings within Castle Hill - Central at the time of the latest Census consisted of 60.4% houses and 39.6% other housing types (semi-detached, apartments, and 'other' dwellings), compared to the Sydney metropolitan average of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other housing types. Meanwhile, the home ownership rate in Castle Hill - Central was significantly higher than the Sydney metropolitan average at 32.6%, with the remaining dwellings occupied via a mortgage (35.8%) or rented (31.6%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was well above the Sydney metropolitan average at $2,700, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $550, compared to Sydney metropolitan averages of $2,427 and $470.
On a national level, mortgage repayments in Castle Hill - Central are significantly above the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are substantially higher than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Castle Hill - Central counted 2,622 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,052 today, averaging 2.9 people each. 45% are couples with children, more than in 89% of areas nationally, against 24% couples without children. 18% 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 households constitute the majority of households at 80.1%, consisting of 45.0% couples with children, 23.5% couples without children, and 10.5% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 19.9%, with single-person households at 18.2% and group households representing 1.7% of the total. The median household size of 2.9 people is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
47.9% of adults in Castle Hill - Central hold a university qualification, including 30.0% with a bachelor degree and 15.1% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 87% of areas nationally. A further 13.4% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 2,071 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,105 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational attainment in Castle Hill - Central is substantially higher than broader averages, with 47.9% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees, compared to 30.4% across Australia and 32.2% in NSW. This marked educational advantage positions the area well for knowledge-intensive industries. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 30.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (15.1%) and graduate diplomas (2.8%). Vocational paths make up 24.4% of qualifications for those aged 15+ – consisting of advanced diplomas (11.0%) and certificates (13.4%). Participation in education is remarkably high, with 32.0% of the population currently enrolled in formal studies.
This includes 11.9% in primary schooling, 8.7% in secondary schooling, and 5.9% enrolled in tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Castle Hill - Central reaches 79 stops on 91 routes, timetabled for about 11,200 services a week. The typical home sits about 170 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.3 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport analysis shows 79 active transport stops operating within Castle Hill - Central, consisting of a combination of light rail and buses. These stops are serviced by 91 unique routes, providing a combined total of 11,208 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is classified as excellent, with residents on average situated 168 meters from the closest transport stop. Being a primarily residential area, the majority of residents commute outward, with private vehicles remaining the dominant mode of travel at 79%, followed by 8% by train and 7% by bus. Vehicle ownership averages 1.3 per household.
A high 54.3% of residents work from home (based on the 2021 Census; this may reflect COVID-19 conditions). Service frequency averages 1,601 trips per day across all routes, which corresponds to approximately 141 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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76.4% of residents in Castle Hill - Central report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 97% of areas nationally. 3.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 61.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 2.7 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 outcomes data reveals excellent results across Castle Hill - Central, based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence, showing a low occurrence of common health issues across all age cohorts, and the rate of private health insurance is exceptionally high at approximately 62% of the total population (5,504 people). The national average is 55.7%. The most common medical issues in the locality were asthma and arthritis, affecting 6.2 and 6.0% of residents, respectively, while 76.4% of residents reported being entirely free of medical conditions, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney.
The area has 17.2% of residents aged 65 and over (1,536 people), which is higher than the 15.5% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are strong, though they rank lower nationally than the broader local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
46.5% of Castle Hill - Central residents were born overseas and 45.7% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 88% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (16.8%) and Chinese (16.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Castle Hill - Central ranks highly for cultural diversity, with 45.7% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 46.5% born overseas. The predominant religion in Castle Hill - Central is Christianity, representing 49.7% of the population. However, the most notable overrepresentation is in Hinduism, which accounts for 6.6% of the population, compared to 5.2% across Greater Sydney. Regarding ancestry (the country of birth of parents), the three most represented groups in Castle Hill - Central are English, making up 16.8% of the population, Chinese, making up 16.2% of the population, which is considerably higher than the regional average of 8.4%, and Australian, making up 15.0% of the population.
In addition, there are notable differences in the representation of other ethnic groups: Korean is significantly overrepresented at 3.6% of Castle Hill - Central (compared to 1.1% regionally), Spanish at 0.9% (compared to 0.6%) and Russian at 0.6% (compared to 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Castle Hill - Central is 40. 23.9% 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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With a median age of 40, Castle Hill - Central is slightly older than the Greater Sydney average of 37 and marginally above the Australian average of 38 years. Compared to the Greater Sydney average, the 45 - 54 age bracket is notably over-represented (15.6% locally), while 25 - 34 year-olds are under-represented (10.1%). Since 2021, the 15 to 24 age group has expanded from 11.5% to 13.8% of the population, and the 75 to 84 cohort rose from 5.2% to 6.4%. In contrast, the 5 to 14 cohort declined from 16.2% to 13.7% and the 35 to 44 group fell from 17.2% to 15.5%.
Demographic modeling indicates that the age profile of Castle Hill - Central will shift significantly by 2041. The 45 to 54 age group is projected to grow sharply, increasing by 1,555 people (112%) from 1,389 to 2,945.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Castle Hill - Central
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 | Jul 2026 last month all 14 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 Jul 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 — 1,279 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (7,677 at the 2021 Census → 8,936 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 (115011553). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.