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The median house price in Castle Hill - South is $2.50m, with units at $983k. House values have moved 5.4% a year compounded over five years.
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Castle Hill - South has an estimated 11,025 residents, up from 10,419 at the 2021 Census — a change of 606 people, or 5.8%. Growth has averaged 0.9% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 83.0% of that increase. That puts 2,670 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 population of Castle Hill - South stands at approximately 11,025 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 606 people (5.8%) compared to the 10,419 people recorded during the 2021 Census. The updated estimate is derived using the ABS estimated resident population of 10,965 as of June 2025 alongside 37 validated new addresses identified following the Census. The local density reaches 2,669 persons per square kilometer, positioning the area within the highest national quartile in AreaSearch rankings. With a 5.8% expansion rate since the 2021 census, the locality outpaced the broader SA3 area (5.4%) to rank among regional growth leaders.
Net overseas migration was the primary catalyst, delivering around 83.0% of recent population gains. For each SA2 area, AreaSearch incorporates ABS/Geoscience Australia projections released in 2024 using 2022 as the base year, while drawing on NSW State Government SA2 projections published in 2022 using 2021 as the base year for areas outside that dataset. Cohort-specific growth rates derived from these sources are likewise projected across all districts from 2032 to 2041. Looking ahead, local expansion is set to track above the national median, adding 1,490 persons by 2041 according to the most recent annual ERP figures, translating to an aggregate 13.0% expansion over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
106 new dwellings have been approved in Castle Hill - South over the past five years, an average of 21 a year. That is 2.0 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 21 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 76% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential building approvals across Castle Hill - South have tracked at roughly 21 dwellings annually, totaling 106 homes permitted over the previous 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Because the area welcomed an average of 4.6 people per year per completed home across those same 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), additions to housing stock fall far short of demand, intensifying buyer competition and exerting upward pressure on property values. Newly approved dwellings carry an average construction cost of $608,000, which sits slightly higher than regional benchmarks and reflects an emphasis on premium builds.
Concurrently, $7.4 million in commercial approvals was logged during this financial year, underscoring the district's predominantly residential character. Building activity in Castle Hill - South is notably muted compared to Greater Sydney, sitting 81.0% below regional average per person. This lack of new building volume tends to bolster valuations and appetite for existing properties. Construction rates also sit well below the nationwide benchmark, reflecting the established setting alongside possible regulatory constraints. Standalone houses comprise 76.0% of newly permitted residences while townhouses or apartments make up 24.0%, reinforcing the suburban character with spacious options targeted at families. With around 609 people per dwelling approval, Castle Hill - South displays the traits of a highly established housing market. According to the latest quarterly figures from AreaSearch, Castle Hill - South is anticipated to gain 1,430 residents by 2041. Should current construction trends persist, residential output could lag population increases, tightening buyer competition and reinforcing upward price momentum.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Castle Hill - South
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AreaSearch tracks 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Castle Hill - South, worth an estimated $8.72 billion. A further 108 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $50.2 billion. 36 are already under construction and 47 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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Urban planning initiatives, infrastructure investments, and major civic projects play a pivotal role in shaping an area's long-term trajectory. AreaSearch has highlighted 20 influential projects within the vicinity of the district. Notable developments encompass Hills Shire Council Infrastructure Delivery Program 2025-2026, Sydney Metro Northwest, Hills Showground Village by Deicorp, and Chapman Gardens by CG Group, which head the list of priority works.
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Mixed-use development with in-fill affordable housing - Cecil Avenue and Roger Avenue, Castle Hill
State Significant Development for demolition of existing structures and construction of a staged mixed-use precinct at Cecil Avenue and Roger Avenue, Castle Hill. The amended proposal includes about 610 to 615 apartments, including affordable housing, commercial floor space, basement parking and four tower buildings ranging from about 23 to 35 storeys, with public domain and pedestrian connectivity improvements near Castle Hill Metro.
Sydney Metro Northwest
Sydney Metro Northwest is Australia's first fully automated metro rail system. Spanning 36 km from Tallawong to Chatswood, the line features 13 stations, including 8 new stations and 5 converted from the Epping to Chatswood rail link. It features driverless trains, platform screen doors, and turn-up-and-go services every 4 minutes during peak periods. As of 2026, it forms the northern section of the M1 North West & Bankstown Line, which has successfully completed end-to-end testing from Tallawong to Bankstown.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
5,871 residents of Castle Hill - South are employed, from a labour force of 6,102. Unemployment sits at 3.8%, with participation at 66.8%. 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. The working-day population is estimated at 9,090, about 82% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Castle Hill - South features a highly qualified labor force with significant engagement in corporate and technical fields, complemented by a jobless rate of just 3.8%. As of March 2026, employed residents total 5,871, while unemployment sits 0.3% below the 4.1% recorded for Greater Sydney, although the participation rate remains slightly subdued at 66.8% compared to 68.9% across the broader metropolitan area. Census records reveal that 54.2% of workers performed their duties from home, though this figure was influenced by Covid-19 restrictions. The primary employment sectors for local workers are professional & technical, health care & social assistance, alongside retail trade.
Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing shows limited representation, engaging only 2.7% of the Castle Hill - South workforce relative to 5.3% across Greater Sydney. Comparing the resident population to the local workforce count indicates that this predominantly residential district provides few commercial workplaces within its borders. AreaSearch evaluations of ABS and SALM figures show that in the year to March 2026, the local workforce contracted by 0.2% and total employment dropped by 0.7%, lifting the unemployment level by 0.5 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney achieved a 1.9% rise in employment and a 1.9% expansion in its labor force alongside a slight dip in joblessness. Long-term labor projections released by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26 provide further context regarding prospective workforce requirements in Castle Hill - South. These five- and ten-year models have been applied to the local industry profile to gauge future trends. While overall Australian employment is projected to grow 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, industry expansion varies considerably. Applying these sectoral forecasts to the industry composition of Castle Hill - South indicates an expected local employment increase of 7.0% over five years and 14.1% over ten years (note that this represents a weighted illustration and excludes local demographic projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Castle Hill - South is $2,482 a week (about $129,000 a year), with median personal income at $978 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $61,883 a year against an average of $87,123. 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 the latest ATO postcode statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, taxpayers in the Castle Hill - South SA2 recorded a median earnings level of $61,883 and an average of $87,123. These figures substantially outperform countrywide benchmarks, while exceeding Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,003. Factoring in Wage Price Index increases of 10.32% since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach roughly $68,269 (median) and $96,114 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census shows individual, family, and household earnings all scoring between the 76th and 90th percentiles nationally.
The largest earnings segment is the $1,500 - 2,999 band, containing 30.2% of residents (3,329 people), closely matching the regional share of 30.9%. Furthermore, high earners represent 41.3% above $3,000/week, highlighting substantial financial resilience. Residential expenses account for 16.7% of earnings, yet strong wages preserve disposable income at the 88th percentile and secure a SEIFA income position in the 9th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Castle Hill - South had 3,450 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 71% detached houses and 22% apartments. 36% are owned with a mortgage, 30% rented and 34% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $550 a week and the median mortgage repayment $3,000 a month, a total housing cost higher than 94% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 22.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.9%. 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, standalone houses accounted for 70.9% of local dwellings in Castle Hill - South, while 29.0% fell into semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings, diverging from the broader Sydney metro split of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Outright property ownership reached 33.9%, noticeably higher than the metropolitan benchmark, with remaining properties either being mortgaged (36.0%) or rented (30.2%). Local home loan repayments averaged a median of $3,000 per month, surpassing the Sydney metro figure of $2,427, while weekly median rental costs stood at $550 against $470 across Greater Sydney.
On a national scale, local monthly mortgage expenses markedly exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents sit well above the nationwide rate of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Castle Hill - South counted 3,450 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,651 today, averaging 2.9 people each. 46% are couples with children, more than in 90% of areas nationally, against 27% couples without children. 14% 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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Families constitute the vast majority of households at 83.9%, consisting of 46.1% couples with children, 26.5% couples without children, and 10.1% single parent families. The remaining 16.1% comprises non-family residences, with lone person households representing 14.0% and group households making up 2.1%. The average household size stands at 2.9 people, exceeding the 2.7 registered across Greater Sydney.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
47.8% of adults in Castle Hill - South hold a university qualification, including 29.6% with a bachelor degree and 15.0% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 97% of areas nationally. A further 13.1% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 466 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,135 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Academic credentials among Castle Hill - South residents comfortably exceed broader benchmarks, with 47.8% of individuals aged 15+ possessing higher education degrees, compared to 30.4% across Australia and 32.2% in NSW. This educational profile ensures the community is well suited for knowledge-intensive industries. Bachelor degrees are held by 29.6% of residents, followed by 15.0% holding postgraduate qualifications and 3.2% with graduate diplomas. Technical and vocational qualifications account for 24.2% of residents aged 15+, divided between advanced diplomas (11.1%) and certificates (13.1%). A substantial 31.5% of the local population is actively engaged in formal study.
Within this group, primary schooling accounts for 10.6%, secondary schooling encompasses 8.8%, and tertiary programs engage 6.4%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Castle Hill - South reaches 46 stops on 78 routes, timetabled for about 5,000 services a week. The typical home sits about 160 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.4 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Local public transit networks across Castle Hill - South include 46 bus stops across the district. A network of 78 transit routes delivers 5,029 weekly passenger trips throughout the area. Transit connectivity remains high, with residents situated an average of 163 meters from their closest stop. Given the suburban nature of the district, outbound commuting is typical, with private vehicles accounting for 80% of travel, while trains handle 9% and buses carry 5%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.4 per dwelling, surpassing the regional norm, alongside 54.2% of residents working remotely during the 2021 Census under potential COVID-19 influences.
Transit services maintain an average volume of 718 daily trips across the entire network, providing roughly 109 departures per stop each week.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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76.8% of residents in Castle Hill - South report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 99% of areas nationally. 4.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 63.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 2.8 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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AreaSearch evaluations of mortality and health metrics indicate strong health outcomes in Castle Hill - South, highlighted by minimal chronic illness rates across age groups and private health insurance coverage reaching roughly 63% of the community (6,978 people). This exceeds the Greater Sydney average of 59.9% and the nationwide figure of 55.7%. Arthritis and asthma are the most frequently reported health issues locally, each present in 5.7 and 5.7% of the population, while 76.8% of residents report having no medical ailments whatsoever, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 18.5% of the population (2,038 people), above the Greater Sydney proportion of 15.5%.
Older residents maintain robust health profiles that align closely with wider Australian benchmarks.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
46.7% of Castle Hill - South residents were born overseas and 45.4% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 88% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (16.5%) and Chinese (16.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Castle Hill - South exhibits significant cultural diversity, with 45.4% of households speaking a non-English language at home and 46.7% of community members born overseas. Christianity represents the most common faith, accounting for 50.4% of residents. In addition, Hinduism shows an elevated presence locally at 6.6% compared to 5.2% across Greater Sydney. Regarding ancestral backgrounds based on parental birthplace, the leading ancestries across Castle Hill - South include English at 16.5%, Chinese at 16.3% (substantially exceeding the 8.4% regional average), and Australian at 15.7%. Notable variations are also evident across other backgrounds, with Korean heritage representing 3.2% locally versus 1.1% regionally, Sri Lankan background at 0.7% versus 0.3%, and Indian ancestry accounting for 5.7% versus 3.6%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Castle Hill - South is 40. 24.2% 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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Castle Hill - South closely mirrors Greater Sydney across major demographic cohorts, showing a maximum variance of 6.3 percentage points across the four main age segments. As at August 2026, the estimated median age remains steady at 40, matching the 2021 Census figure and sitting 3 years above the Greater Sydney median of 37 logged at that Census. Since that time, residents aged 65+ have expanded from 17.2% to an estimated 18.5%. Meanwhile, the 5 to 14 age group decreased from 14.8% to an estimated 12.7%, while the 15 to 24 band increased from 11.9% to 14.0%, indicating an ageing local population without sufficient younger households entering the district.
Looking forward to 2041, retirees and elderly age groups are projected to represent the bulk of population increases, expanding by 899 residents (44%) to 2,938, whereas cohorts of young to middle-aged adults are expected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Castle Hill - South
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 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 · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Apr 2026 5 months ago all 2 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 Apr 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 — 37 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (10,419 at the 2021 Census → 11,025 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 (115011556). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.