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The median house price in Castle Hill - North is $2.59m, with units at $1.16m. House values have moved 4.0% a year compounded over five years.
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Castle Hill - North has an estimated 13,076 residents, up from 12,189 at the 2021 Census — a change of 887 people, or 7.3%. Growth has averaged 0.9% a year over five years. 642 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 assessments conducted by AreaSearch, the population of Castle Hill - North stands at approximately 13,076 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 887 individuals (7.3%) relative to the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 12,189 residents. This transition is calculated based on the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 12,973 alongside an additional 642 validated new addresses recorded since the Census. Such population numbers translate to a density of 1,920 persons per square kilometer, a figure that is higher than the typical average across national locations evaluated by AreaSearch.
Outperforming the SA3 region (5.3%) and the broader state, Castle Hill - North's 7.3% expansion since the 2021 census positions it as a local growth frontrunner. This population uptick was primarily powered by overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 91.3% of the total population gains in recent times. For each SA2 area, AreaSearch applies the ABS/Geoscience Australia projections published in 2024 utilizing 2022 as the base year. In instances where SA2 areas are excluded from this dataset, projections at the SA2 level from the NSW State Government released in 2022 with a 2021 base year are implemented. The age group growth rates derived from these datasets are also applied to all locations for the years 2032 to 2041. Looking at future demographic patterns, the locality is projected to undergo exceptional growth that ranks in the top 10 percent of all statistical areas assessed by AreaSearch. The population is anticipated to rise by 6,133 persons by 2041 based on the most recent annual ERP figures, which represents an overall increase of 46.1% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
406 new dwellings have been approved in Castle Hill - North over the past five years, an average of 81 a year. That places the area in the 58th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 6 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 75 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 29% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 431, running ahead of 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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Approximately 81 new residential dwellings have been approved annually in Castle Hill - North, totaling 406 home approvals over the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 396 during the current FY-26. With an average of 1.4 new residents arriving per approved home annually over the 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), the relationship between supply and demand has remained balanced, supporting stable market conditions. However, more recent statistics show this ratio has climbed to 5 people per dwelling over the past 2 financial years, pointing to the growing appeal of the area and potential constraints on housing supply.
The average construction value for new dwellings stands at $521,000, showing that building activity is focused on the premium market segment with higher-end properties. Furthermore, commercial project approvals worth $75.8 million have been logged during this financial year, pointing to strong investment in local businesses. When compared to Greater Sydney, the rate of new dwelling approvals per capita in Castle Hill - North is approximately three-quarters as high, placing it in the 56th percentile of locations analyzed across the nation. The composition of new residential construction consists of 29.0% detached dwellings and 71.0% attached dwellings. This orientation toward higher-density housing options provides more affordable points of entry and appeals to downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. This pattern marks a major shift from the established housing landscape (which currently consists of 83.0% houses), reflecting a decrease in available development sites while meeting changing lifestyle preferences and budget constraints. Showing about 282 people per approved dwelling, Castle Hill - North points to an evolving market. Projecting forward, Castle Hill - North is expected to add 6,030 residents by 2041 (starting from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Based on current construction paces, residential supply could find it difficult to keep pace with population growth, which may intensify competition among buyers and underpin price growth.
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AreaSearch tracks 14 current infrastructure and development projects inside Castle Hill - North, worth an estimated $4.44 billion. A further 80 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $60.2 billion. 32 are already under construction and 43 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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Developments in local infrastructure, major construction projects, and zoning plans have a significant impact on local performance. In total, 25 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are expected to influence the local area. Key developments include the Hills Shire Council Infrastructure Delivery Program 2025-2026, the Castle Hill RSL Residential Lifestyle Development, the Hills Showground Village project by Deicorp, and Carrington Square situated at 21-23 Victoria Avenue, Castle Hill, with the primary projects of significance detailed 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 64.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. 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 workforce in Castle Hill - North is highly educated, featuring a strong concentration of professional services, an unemployment rate of just 3.7%, and steady employment conditions over the preceding year. As of March 2026, there are 6,595 employed residents, and the local unemployment rate sits 0.5% below the Greater Sydney rate of 4.1%. Additionally, labor force participation is slightly lower than the benchmark (64.2% compared to 69.1% in Greater Sydney). Census records indicate that a high proportion of residents, 52.7%, worked from home, though this data may reflect the influence of COVID-19 lockdowns.
The primary employment fields for local residents are healthcare & social assistance, professional & technical services, and retail trade. Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing accounts for only 2.7% of the local workforce, which is lower than the Greater Sydney average of 5.3%. The area is predominantly residential and appears to provide a limited number of local jobs, as highlighted by the comparison between the Census working population and the resident population. According to AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics, the year ending March 2026 saw employment levels rise by 0.2% while the labor force contracted by 0.2%, leading to a decrease in the unemployment rate of 0.3 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney recorded a 1.9% rise in employment, a 1.9% expansion in the labor force, and a marginal decline in unemployment. National employment projections from May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide additional context regarding future demand trends in Castle Hill - North. These forecasts, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been aligned with the local employment profile to project future trends. Although national employment is predicted to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the expected growth rates vary widely across different industries. Applying these sector-specific forecasts to the employment structure of Castle Hill - North suggests local jobs could 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 growth forecasts).
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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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The median taxpayer income in the Castle Hill - North SA2 stands at $62,213, with an average income of $88,003, based on the latest postcode level ATO data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. These figures are among the highest nationwide, exceeding the Greater Sydney median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Adjusting for Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, contemporary estimates would be roughly $68,633 for the median and $97,085 for the average as of March 2026. Census statistics show household incomes occupy an outstanding position in the 94th percentile ($2,721 weekly).
Looking at the income distribution, the top bracket of $4000+ weekly earnings contains 32.0% of the population (4,184 individuals), whereas the wider region is led by the $1,500 - 2,999 category at 30.9%. The local economy shows strength with 45.8% of households earning high weekly incomes above $3,000, which supports strong local consumer demand. Housing expenses represent 14.4% of income, while these solid earnings place local residents in the 94th percentile for disposable income, and the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 9th decile for income.
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 latest Census, the mix of housing types in Castle Hill - North consisted of 83.2% houses and 16.8% other options (such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and alternative dwellings), compared to the Sydney metro profile of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. The level of home ownership in Castle Hill - North was considerably higher than in the wider Sydney metro area, reaching 40.9%, with the remaining properties either under mortgage (39.9%) or rented (19.1%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was recorded at $3,000, which is well above the Sydney metro average of $2,427, while the median weekly rent was $600, compared to the metropolitan benchmark of $470.
On a national scale, mortgage commitments in Castle Hill - North are much higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are also well above the national median 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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Family units represent the vast majority of households at 86.7%, consisting of couples with children at 49.7%, couples without children at 27.4%, and single parent households at 8.9%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 13.3% of dwellings, with lone person households representing 12.4% and group shared households making up 1.1%. The median household size of 3.1 residents is larger than the Greater Sydney median 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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The level of education in Castle Hill - North is significantly higher than broader benchmarks, with 45.1% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% across NSW. This high level of academic attainment positions the local community well for knowledge-intensive career paths. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 28.1%, followed by postgraduate degrees (13.6%) and graduate diplomas (3.4%). Vocational training is held by 24.9% of residents aged 15+ – consisting of advanced diplomas (10.8%) and certificates (14.1%). Enrollment rates in education are very strong, with 31.7% of the population currently undertaking formal study.
This student cohort includes 10.5% in high school, 9.7% in primary school, and 6.6% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Castle Hill - North reaches 93 stops on 131 routes, timetabled for about 9,800 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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Analysis of public transit reveals 93 active transit stops within Castle Hill - North, incorporating a combination of lightrail services and buses. These transit points are connected to 131 distinct routes, which combine to deliver 9,819 passenger trips each week. Transport access is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 170 meters from their nearest transit stop. Given the residential character of the suburb, the majority of working residents commute to external areas, with private vehicles remaining the primary choice at 85%, and 7% using trains. Dwelling vehicle ownership averages 1.7 cars, which is above the metropolitan average.
Additionally, 52.7% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, a figure that may reflect temporary COVID-19 conditions. Transit service frequency averages 1,402 daily trips across all routes, which corresponds to approximately 105 weekly trips for each transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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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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Health statistics reveal excellent outcomes throughout Castle Hill - North, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and chronic disease rates, which highlights a very low occurrence of common health conditions across all age brackets. Private health insurance coverage is exceptionally high, held by approximately 63% of the population (8,277 people). This is higher than the Greater Sydney average of 59.9% and the national baseline of 55.7%. Arthritis and asthma stand as the most frequently reported medical conditions locally, each affecting 6.0% of the population, while 75.5% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney.
The population includes 19.4% of residents aged 65 and over (2,540 people), which exceeds the Greater Sydney average of 15.5%. Senior residents display very positive health profiles, with national rankings that align closely with the broader population.
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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Castle Hill - North displays a notable level of cultural diversity, with 40.5% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 42.9% born outside of Australia. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 55.1% of the local population. The most prominent religious overrepresentation is Hinduism, which is practiced by 4.8% of the local population compared to 5.2% across Greater Sydney. Looking at parent countries of birth, the three largest ancestral cohorts in Castle Hill - North are English (17.9%), Australian (16.0%), and Chinese (15.2%), with the Chinese representation being substantially higher than the regional average of 8.4%.
Furthermore, there are significant differences in the concentration of other backgrounds: Korean background is notably higher at 2.6% of Castle Hill - North (compared to 1.1% across the region), Lebanese at 2.3% (compared to 2.6% regionally), and Sri Lankan at 0.8% (compared to 0.3% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Castle Hill - North is 43. 22.5% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 43 in Castle Hill - North is significantly higher than the Greater Sydney average of 37 and the national average of 38. The age distribution shows a high concentration of residents in the 45 - 54 age bracket (15.5%), whereas the 25 - 34 cohort is relatively small (7.2%) compared to the wider Greater Sydney area. Since 2021, the proportion of residents aged 15 to 24 has expanded from 13.3% to 15.3%, and the 75 to 84 cohort has grown from 5.8% to 6.8%. Conversely, the 65 to 74 demographic has decreased from 12.1% to 10.8%, and the 55 to 64 group has declined from 12.9% to 11.8%.
Projecting forward to 2041, demographic models indicate major shifts in the age composition of Castle Hill - North, with the 15 to 24 age bracket expected to grow by 1,119 people (56%), rising from 2,003 to 3,123.
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) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 this month all 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 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 — 642 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (12,189 at the 2021 Census → 13,076 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 (115011555). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.