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The median house price in Castle Hill - North is $2.48m, with units at $1.23m. House values have moved 3.2% a year compounded over five years.
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Castle Hill - North has an estimated 13,077 residents, up from 12,189 at the 2021 Census — a change of 888 people, or 7.3%. Growth has averaged 0.9% a year over five years. 637 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 91.3% of that increase. That puts 1,920 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to research conducted by AreaSearch, the estimated population of Castle Hill - North stands at roughly 13,077 as of Aug 2026. This represents an expansion of 888 people (7.3%) compared to the 12,189 people recorded during the 2021 Census. This adjustment is derived from ABS figures showing an estimated resident population of 12,973 as of June 2025 alongside 637 validated new addresses identified following the Census. Consequently, population density settles at 1,920 persons per square kilometer, outpacing the national benchmark evaluated by AreaSearch. Furthermore, the 7.3% gain achieved since the 2021 census surpassed the broader SA3 area (5.4%), establishing the locality as a regional leader in expansion.
Net overseas migration served as the primary growth catalyst, generating close to 91.3% of total resident additions across recent timeframes. Projections published by the ABS and Geoscience Australia in 2024 (using 2022 as a base year) are implemented by AreaSearch for SA2 boundaries, supplemented by NSW State Government SA2 forecasts released in 2022 (anchored to 2021) wherever national datasets are unavailable. Cohort-specific growth rates spanning 2032 to 2041 are similarly integrated across all localities. Looking forward, long-term projections indicate remarkable population gains that place the suburb within the top 10 percent of regions across Australia, with resident totals projected to surge by 6,153 persons to 2041 relative to current ERP figures, equating to a 46.3% cumulative increase across the 16 years.
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778 new dwellings have been approved in Castle Hill - North over the past five years, an average of 155 a year. That places the area in the 80th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 12 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 155 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 19% 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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Dwelling construction approvals across Castle Hill - North have tracked at roughly 155 dwellings per annum, amounting to 778 homes over the past 5 financial years. With an inflow rate of merely 0.7 new residents per year per approved residence between FY-22 and FY-26 over the past 5 financial years, residential supply comfortably matches or outstrips demand, broadening options for purchasers and facilitating higher-than-expected population gains. Meanwhile, the mean cost of approved homes sits at $724,000, underscoring developer focus on higher-tier and premium residential assets. Additionally, commercial approvals registered at $75.8 million this financial year, reflecting substantial capital commitments from local businesses.
Relative to Greater Sydney, per-capita residential development in Castle Hill - North is moderately elevated, sitting 17.0% above regional average per person over the 5 year period, which maintains diverse buyer options alongside resilient property values. This volume stands substantially above nationwide averages, highlighting strong builder enthusiasm for the area. Approved construction comprises 19.0% detached dwellings alongside 81.0% attached dwellings, offering cost-accessible pathways that appeal to downsizers, investors, and entry-level purchasers. This shift stands in stark contrast to the existing residential profile of 83.0% houses, signaling constrained site availability and rising demand for denser, adaptable housing configurations. With a ratio of roughly 137 people per dwelling approval, Castle Hill - North exhibits prominent indicators of an expanding urban market. Forecast figures indicate that Castle Hill - North will expand by 6,049 residents by 2041 based on the most recent AreaSearch quarterly release. Current development pipelines align closely with future demand, helping to ensure balanced real estate conditions without excessive pricing strain.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 14 current infrastructure and development projects inside Castle Hill - North, worth an estimated $4.44 billion. A further 83 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $60.9 billion. 33 are already under construction and 46 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal 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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Infrastructure upgrades, major developments, and council planning strategies play a pivotal role in shaping local community growth. AreaSearch has pinpointed a total of 25 projects expected to influence the district. Prominent initiatives include the Hills Shire Council Infrastructure Delivery Program 2025-2026, the Castle Hill RSL Residential Lifestyle Development, Hills Showground Village by Deicorp, and Carrington Square - 21-23 Victoria Avenue, Castle Hill, with key details summarized below.
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Castle Towers Expansion
A major 1.1 billion dollar multi-stage redevelopment transforming Castle Towers into a premier town centre destination. The expansion includes 'The Village', a mixed-use lifestyle precinct featuring over 70 new retail brands, a 200-room luxury hotel designed by Woods Bagot, and a 12-storey A-grade commercial tower known as 2 Castle Street. Construction on a new lifestyle and sports precinct featuring brands like JD Sports and Lululemon commenced in January 2026, alongside a new 155-bay carpark.
Woodward Indoor Sports Complex
Australia's first Woodward destination, this world-class indoor action sports facility at Castle Towers spans three levels. It features specialized zones for skateboarding, BMX, scootering, parkour, snowboarding, and skiing, along with rock climbing and bouldering walls. The center includes a cafe and retail spaces, designed to foster community engagement and active lifestyles.
Hills Shire Council Infrastructure Delivery Program 2025-2026
The Hills Shire Council's multi-year infrastructure delivery program, with the 2024-25 plan centred on a $162.8 million capital works spend covering roads, parks, paths and community facilities across the rapidly growing Hills Shire. Major works include the $24.4 million four-laning of Annangrove Road between Withers and Windsor Roads, the $20.2 million Withers Road upgrade, and the $28.5 million Boundary Road transformation including a new bridge over Killarney Chain of Ponds Creek. Additional works include the Livvi's Place expansion at Bernie Mullane Sports Complex, a cycleway along Cattai Creek, and shared pathways along Norwest Boulevard.The 2025-26 Delivery Program 2025-2029 has since been adopted, and a draft 2026-27 Hills Shire Plan proposing a $268 million investment has been released for community feedback. Council continues to advocate for $207 million in NSW Government funding to address a critical infrastructure deficit in the Box Hill growth area.
Upgrade and Extension to the Carpark for Knightsbridge Shopping Centre
The project involves the upgrade and extension of the existing carpark at Knightsbridge Shopping Centre to support increased retail activity following the centre's recent refurbishment and the opening of a Woolworths Metro. It includes the construction of additional parking bays, a new Kiss and Drop area, and improved pedestrian access to enhance safety and community convenience in the Castle Hill area.
Skyview Apartments Castle Hill
ALAND is completing construction and rectification works on the former Toplace Skyview development at Castle Hill. The five-tower complex will deliver 964 apartments in total, including 532 build-to-rent units across Buildings C, D and E, which ALAND is completing after receivers KordaMentha appointed them in September 2024. The development also includes retail and mixed-use components opposite Castle Towers Shopping Centre. ALAND holds an iCIRT Gold rating and is working closely with Building Commission NSW throughout delivery.
Hills Showground Village by Deicorp
$445 million mixed-use transit-oriented development comprising 430 apartments across four towers (up to 20 storeys) above a retail precinct, designed by Turner Studio. Located 50 metres from Hills Showground Metro Station. The Showground Village retail precinct officially opened on 31 August 2025, spanning 9,500sqm across four levels with 26 specialty retailers, a Woolworths and BWS anchor, and a 1,400sqm public plaza. Residential construction is ongoing with Stage 1 nearing completion and Stage 3 now launched to market.The broader Hills Showground Station Precinct is a Landcom and Sydney Metro urban renewal initiative; Deicorp was selected to deliver both the Village and the adjacent $1B Showground Pavilions (Precinct East) project, together providing over 1,300 dwellings and more than $2 billion in economic impact.
Castle Hill RSL Residential Lifestyle Development
A $340 million luxury over-55s residential community developed by CHRG. The project features five buildings ranging from 5 to 6 storeys, containing 249 spacious one, two, and three-bedroom apartments and penthouses. The development replaces an existing at-grade car park and is designed to integrate with the Castle Hill RSL Club, offering residents access to on-site fitness, dining, and social facilities. The masterplan includes a landscaped central piazza, communal rooftop areas, and over 100 newly planted trees to enhance the local environment.
Gilham St, Castle Hill
A new dual-building residential complex providing high-density affordable housing options within the Castle Hill North Precinct. The development features an 11-storey building and a 6-storey building comprising 164 apartments total, designed to integrate with the surrounding urban renewal area near the Castle Hill Metro Station.
6,595 residents of Castle Hill - North are employed, from a labour force of 6,845. Unemployment sits at 3.7%, with participation at 63.8%. 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. 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 resident workforce in Castle Hill - North is exceptionally well-qualified, featuring extensive representation across professional services, a modest unemployment rate of 3.7%, and consistent labor stability throughout the past twelve months. As of March 2026, employed residents total 6,595, and the jobless rate sits 0.5% below the Greater Sydney mark of 4.1%, whereas labor market participation remains subdued at 63.8% versus 68.9% regionally. Census returns revealed that 52.7% of employed locals conducted their duties from home, though prevailing Covid-19 restrictions at the time should be noted. Resident employment centers primarily on health care & social assistance, professional & technical roles, and retail trade.
Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing represents a relatively small share at 2.7% compared with 5.3% across the wider region. As a largely residential enclave, internal employment capacity appears constrained, as demonstrated by the variance between the local working count and resident population figures from the Census. AreaSearch evaluations of ABS and SALM metrics indicate that across the 12 months to March 2026, total employment grew by 0.2% while the labor pool contracted by 0.2%, reducing the local unemployment rate by 0.3 percentage points. Over the identical timeframe, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 1.9% and a workforce expansion of 1.9%, accompanied by a minor reduction in unemployment. National outlooks from Jobs and Skills Australia issued in Mar-26 provide additional context regarding future employment needs for Castle Hill - North across five and ten-year intervals. While nationwide jobs are projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trajectory rates vary widely by industry. Modeling these sector forecasts against the local labor structure suggests employment for residents could lift by 7.0% over five years and 14.3% over ten years (note that this extrapolation uses simple weighting for illustration and excludes specific local population projections).
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Median household income in Castle Hill - North is $2,721 a week (about $141,000 a year), with median personal income at $929 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $62,213 a year against an average of $88,003. 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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According to AreaSearch's compilation of ATO postcode records for financial year 2023, Castle Hill - North recorded a median taxpayer earnings figure of $62,213 and an average of $88,003, surpassing Greater Sydney's median of $60,817 and average of $83,003 to rank among the highest nationally. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, updated figures for March 2026 reach approximately $68,633 (median) and $97,085 (average). In the 2021 Census, local household earnings placed in the 94th percentile ($2,721 weekly). The leading income band includes 32.0% of earners taking home $4000+ weekly (4,184 residents), in contrast to the broader region where 30.9% earn between $1,500 - 2,999.
Highlighting the suburb's affluence, 45.8% secure upwards of $3,000 per week, generating strong patronization for upscale retail and services. Housing expenses absorb 14.4% of total income, disposable income tracks in the 94th percentile, and the SEIFA index assigns the suburb to the 9th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Castle Hill - North had 3,874 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 83% detached houses and 7% apartments. 40% are owned with a mortgage, 19% rented and 41% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $600 a week and the median mortgage repayment $3,000 a month, a total housing cost higher than 90% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 22.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the most recent Census, the housing stock in Castle Hill - North was comprised of 83.2% houses alongside 16.8% other dwellings (apartments, semi-detached, and alternative dwellings), diverging sharply from Sydney metro where the breakdown stood at 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership reached 40.9%, substantially outperforming Sydney metro levels, with remaining properties either being purchased via mortgages (39.9%) or occupied by tenants (19.1%). Median monthly home loan repayments were elevated relative to the Sydney metro baseline of $2,427, sitting at $3,000, while median weekly rent totaled $600 compared with $470 across metropolitan Sydney.
In a national context, mortgage costs exceed the Australian benchmark of $1,863, and weekly rents track well above the nationwide average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Castle Hill - North counted 3,874 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,156 today, averaging 3.1 people each. 50% are couples with children, more than in 94% of areas nationally, against 27% couples without children. 12% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 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 86.7% of all households, encompassing 49.7% couples with children, 27.4% couples without children, and 8.9% single parent families. The remaining 13.3% consists of non-family living situations, which include single-person households at 12.4% and group shared arrangements at 1.1%. Overall, the median household size of 3.1 people exceeds the Greater Sydney standard of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
45.1% of adults in Castle Hill - North hold a university qualification, including 28.1% with a bachelor degree and 13.6% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 90% of areas nationally. A further 14.1% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 3,599 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,127 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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Levels of educational attainment throughout Castle Hill - North notably exceed state and national standards, with 45.1% of persons aged 15+ holding tertiary degrees, compared to 32.2% in NSW and 30.4% across Australia, providing a strong base for knowledge-intensive sectors. Bachelor degrees represent the most prevalent qualification at 28.1%, accompanied by postgraduate degrees (13.6%) and graduate diplomas (3.4%). Technical and vocational education accounts for 24.9% of credentials among residents aged 15+, divided into advanced diplomas (10.8%) and certificates (14.1%). Participation in study is substantial across the community, with 31.7% of all inhabitants actively undertaking formal study.
Within this cohort, 10.5% attend secondary school, 9.7% are in primary education, and 6.6% are engaged in higher tertiary programs.
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Public transport in Castle Hill - North reaches 93 stops on 133 routes, timetabled for about 9,900 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 1.7 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transit infrastructure within Castle Hill - North includes 93 active transport stops encompassing bus and light rail networks. Across these locations, 133 individual routes deliver a combined 9,867 weekly passenger trips, providing excellent network connectivity with an average walking distance of 170 meters to the nearest boarding point. As an established residential suburb, outward travel is common, with private vehicles accounting for 85% of journeys and trains carrying 7%. Vehicle ownership sits above the regional average at 1.7 per dwelling, while 52.7% of residents worked remotely during the 2021 Census under potential COVID-19 influences.
Public transport services maintain an overall volume of 1,409 trips per day across all available routes, representing roughly 106 weekly trips per individual stop.
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75.5% of residents in Castle Hill - North report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 98% of areas nationally. 3.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 63.3% 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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Evaluations by AreaSearch regarding mortality metrics and chronic illnesses indicate outstanding overall health standards in Castle Hill - North, characterized by an exceptionally low incidence of typical medical ailments across every demographic. Furthermore, private healthcare insurance adoption is remarkably high, encompassing approximately 63% of the total population (8,277 people). This compares favorably with 59.9% across Greater Sydney and a national baseline of 55.7%. The primary reported chronic conditions among locals are asthma and arthritis, each recorded at 6.0 and 6.0% of the population, whereas 75.5% of residents reported having no medical conditions, exceeding the 74.6% benchmark in Greater Sydney.
Residents aged 65 and over account for 19.4% of the community (2,538 people), above the 15.5% observed across Greater Sydney. Senior health outcomes remain particularly robust, aligning comfortably with broader nationwide health percentiles.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
42.9% of Castle Hill - North residents were born overseas and 40.5% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 84% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (17.9%) and Australian (16.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity is well established in Castle Hill - North, where 42.9% of the population was born abroad and 40.5% speak a non-English language at home. Christianity forms the predominant faith, practiced by 55.1% of residents. The most pronounced specific religious representation occurs within Hinduism, which accounts for 4.8% of the local demographic compared to 5.2% across Greater Sydney. Regarding ancestral backgrounds based on parental country of birth, the primary identified lineages in Castle Hill - North are English (17.9%), Australian (16.0%), and Chinese (15.2%), the latter exceeding the regional baseline of 8.4%.
Notable differences also appear among other cultural communities, including Korean residents at 2.6% (compared to 1.1% across the region), Lebanese backgrounds at 2.3% (versus 2.6%), and Sri Lankan heritage at 0.8% (against 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Castle Hill - North is 43. 23.1% 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 breakdown in Castle Hill - North aligns closely with Greater Sydney, showing a maximum divergence of 10.8 percentage points across the four main age categories. The median age is estimated at 43, mirroring the 2021 Census figure while sitting 6 years above the Greater Sydney median of 37 and higher than the national Census median of 38. By 2041, the largest numerical gain is anticipated among youth and young adults aged 0 - 24, increasing by 1,928 residents (45%) to 6,203. On a percentage basis, the senior and retired demographic (65+) is projected to record the most rapid expansion, growing 54% to 3,918 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Castle Hill - North
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 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 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 — 637 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (12,189 at the 2021 Census → 13,077 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 (115011555). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.