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SA2 boundaries are defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and are designed to represent communities for statistical reporting (e.g., census and ERP).
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The median house price in Cherrybrook is $2.45m, with units at $1.61m. House values have moved 3.5% a year compounded over five years.
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Cherrybrook has an estimated 19,063 residents. The population has thinned by an average 0.5% a year over five years, slower than 92% of areas nationally. That puts 2,311 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 investigations by AreaSearch, the population of Cherrybrook stands at approximately 19,063 in May 2026. This represents a contraction of 19 individuals (0.1%) relative to the 2021 Census, which registered 19,082 residents. This shift is derived from the ABS estimated resident population of 19,063 in June 2025 alongside 14 validated new addresses registered since the Census. Such a population size results in a density of 2,310 persons per square kilometer, a figure that exceeds the typical density of domestic locations analyzed by AreaSearch. The primary driver of population expansion in the locality was overseas migration, which served as the sole contributor to population increases in recent times.
AreaSearch adopts projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for SA2 regions, published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline. For SA2 regions lacking this coverage, projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 with a 2021 baseline are implemented. Age cohort growth rates from these sources are extended to all localities for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Looking to future demographic patterns, expansion is projected to align with the lowest quartile nationally, with the locality forecast to add 20 residents by 2041 under the most recent annual ERP statistics, representing an overall increase of 0.1% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
75 new dwellings have been approved in Cherrybrook over the past five years, an average of 15 a year. That is 0.8 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 16, broadly in line with that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Cherrybrook averages approximately 15 residential approvals annually, with 75 residential building approvals logged over the preceding 5 financial years (FY-21 to FY-25) and 15 recorded during FY-26. Amidst recent population contractions, building volumes have remained proportional, which benefits buyers, and new residences carry a mean construction cost of $567,000, indicating developers are focusing on the higher-end premium market. Non-residential approvals have also reached $6.5 million this financial year, highlighting the dominant residential landscape of the suburb. Relative to Greater Sydney, building approvals in Cherrybrook are notably scarce, standing at 92.0% below the regional average per resident.
This limited new supply typically bolsters demand and supports valuations for established properties. Building activity is similarly subdued relative to national benchmarks, showing a mature market and potential developmental bottlenecks. Approved building types consist of 93.0% detached dwellings and 7.0% medium and high-density housing, preserving a suburban footprint centered on spacious family living. With roughly 1227 people per residential approval, Cherrybrook shows characteristics of a mature market environment. Demographic projections indicate that Cherrybrook will add 20 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations by AreaSearch. In light of prevailing building trends, incoming residential supply is anticipated to satisfy demand comfortably, creating favorable buying dynamics and potentially supporting population increases above current forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Cherrybrook
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 8 current infrastructure and development projects inside Cherrybrook, worth an estimated $1.36 billion. A further 89 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $33.5 billion. 31 are already under construction and 43 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Suburban trends are heavily shaped by updates to local infrastructure, major developments, and urban planning. AreaSearch has tracked 14 projects poised to influence the local area. Highly relevant projects include Highforest by Mirvac, the 8.8 hectares West Pennant Hills Residential Development Site, the Cherrybrook Precinct Rezoning Proposal, and the New Line Road Upgrade.
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Cherrybrook Precinct Rezoning Proposal
State-led rezoning proposal for the Cherrybrook precinct around Cherrybrook Metro Station. The draft proposal was exhibited from 7 November to 5 December 2025 and is now under review by the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure, with a final rezoning proposal expected to be progressed to the Minister for Planning and Public Spaces for determination in 2026. The proposal supports a walkable mixed-use town centre, approximately 5,200 homes forecast over 20 years with total capacity for about 9,350 homes, 5% affordable rental housing on private land rising to 10% in the town centre, five new local parks totalling 4.5 hectares, walking and cycling links, retail, commercial and community facilities, and protection of Blue Gum High Forest.
154-158 Castle Hill Road Cherrybrook Development
A proposed low-rise residential development located within the Cherrybrook Station Precinct. The project involves the amalgamation of multiple lots to deliver approximately 172 modern apartments, designed to integrate with the surrounding leafy character while providing high-density housing options adjacent to the Sydney Metro Northwest corridor. The development is aligned with the Cherrybrook Precinct Rezoning Proposal to create a vibrant, walkable urban community.
West Pennant Hills Residential Development Site (8.8 hectares)
An 8.8-hectare residential development site comprising 30 separate allotments situated opposite the Cherrybrook Metro Station. The site is a central element of the Cherrybrook Precinct State Significant Planning area, with a rezoning proposal currently under assessment following a public exhibition period that concluded in December 2025. The proposed planning controls facilitate a high-density urban community with building heights ranging up to 28 storeys in the town centre, supporting a significant portion of the precinct's 9,350-home capacity.
Cherrybrook Station State Significant Precinct
A 7.7-hectare State Significant Precinct led by Landcom and Sydney Metro to create a mixed-use community centered on Cherrybrook Station. The project includes approximately 410 new homes with a minimum 5% affordable housing, 3,000sqm of retail/commercial space, and a 1,300sqm community facility. Following rezoning approval in late 2022, a competitive tender for a delivery partner was released in May 2025. The project is currently in the detailed planning phase, with broader precinct rezoning for up to 9,350 homes in the surrounding area expected to be finalized in 2026.
Cherrybrook Village Shopping Centre
Redevelopment and refurbishment of the existing Cherrybrook Village neighbourhood shopping centre. The original large-scale expansion proposal was approved but ultimately not pursued. Instead, a more modest renovation and reconfiguration of the centre and car park was completed in 2023-2024, delivering refreshed retail tenancies, improved parking and enhanced community amenities.
New Line Road Upgrade
Proposed upgrade of approximately 6.2 km of New Line Road between Old Northern Road at Dural and Castle Hill Road at West Pennant Hills to a four-lane divided carriageway. The Australian and NSW Governments invested $20 million to investigate improvements, with a Full Business Case prepared. As of November 2024, the project is on hold following deferral of state funding in the NSW 2023-24 Budget, with the Australian Government working with Transport for NSW to confirm next steps and delivery timeframes.
Cherrybrook Metro Station (Completed Infrastructure)
Metro station serving West Pennant Hills, Cherrybrook and surrounding areas. Part of Metro North West Line opened May 2019. Station located on Bradfield Parade near Castle Hill Road, providing direct access to Chatswood and Sydney CBD via the extended Metro network.
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.
10,209 residents of Cherrybrook are employed, from a labour force of 10,394. Unemployment sits at 1.8%, with participation at 66.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 15,190, about 80% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local workforce is highly educated, featuring strong representation in the technology industry, a minimal unemployment rate of 1.8%, and stable job numbers over the preceding year. As of March 2026, 10,209 local inhabitants are employed, with the unemployment rate sitting 2.3% below the Greater Sydney level of 4.1%, while workforce participation is slightly lower than typical benchmarks (66.7% relative to 69.1% across Greater Sydney). According to Census responses, 59.6% of residents worked from home, though this figure may be influenced by pandemic lockdown conditions. The primary employment sectors for residents are professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and finance & insurance.
The locality displays a prominent concentration of professional & technical roles, employing residents at 1.4 times the regional average rate. In contrast, construction jobs are less prevalent, making up 5.8% compared to the regional average of 8.6%. The location is mostly residential and offers few local jobs, as shown by comparing the number of working residents to the working population recorded locally during the Census. According to AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics, the year ending March 2026 saw employment levels rise by 0.0% while the labour force contracted by 0.2%, leading to a 0.2 percentage point decrease in the unemployment rate. In comparison, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 1.9% and labour force expansion of 1.9%, alongside a slight decline. National projections from Jobs and Skills Australia issued in May-25 offer additional context regarding prospective local labor demand. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local industry mix to model growth. Although national employment is projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary widely by sector. Applying these sectoral trends to Cherrybrook's workforce suggests local employment would rise by 7.3% over five years and 14.6% over ten years, representing a simple weighted mapping for demonstration purposes that excludes local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Cherrybrook is $2,924 a week (about $152,000 a year), with median personal income at $940 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $65,866 a year against an average of $88,996. 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 most recent ATO postcode data for the 2023 financial year indicates that incomes in the Cherrybrook SA2 are exceptionally high compared to national levels, with a median of $65,866 and a mean of $88,996. This is higher than the Greater Sydney median of $60,817 and mean of $83,003. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index rise of 10.32% since financial year 2023 yields estimated figures of approximately $72,663 (median) and $98,180 (average) for March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census places weekly household income in the 96th percentile at $2,924.
Income distribution shows that 34.2% of the local population (6,519 individuals) earn more than $4000+ weekly, differing from the wider metropolitan area where 30.9% fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket. A substantial 48.8% record weekly earnings exceeding $3,000, showcasing affluent clusters that support local commerce. Housing costs consume 14.1% of income, placing residents in the 96th percentile for disposable income, and the local SEIFA income score falls into the 10th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Cherrybrook had 5,942 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 82% detached houses and 1% apartments. 44% are owned with a mortgage, 15% rented and 41% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $695 a week and the median mortgage repayment $3,000 a month, a total housing cost higher than 93% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 23.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.7%. 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, residential structures in Cherrybrook consisted of 81.5% houses and 18.5% alternative dwellings (such as semi-detached properties, apartments, and other housing types), compared to the Sydney metropolitan distribution of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Cherrybrook stood well above the Sydney metropolitan rate at 40.7%, with remaining properties held under a mortgage (44.1%) or rented (15.2%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $3,000 was higher than the Sydney metro median of $2,427, and the median weekly rent was $695 compared to the metropolitan figure of $470.
On a national scale, mortgage payments in Cherrybrook are notably higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rent levels are well above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Cherrybrook counted 5,942 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 3.1 people each. 56% are couples with children, more than in 97% of areas nationally, against 24% couples without children. 11% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the vast majority of households at 88.0%, consisting of couples with children at 55.5%, couples without children at 24.1%, and single parent households at 7.9%. Non-family households constitute 12.0% of the total, with single person households accounting for 11.3% and group households at 0.7%. The median household occupancy is 3.1 persons, which is larger than the Greater Sydney median of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
52.5% of adults in Cherrybrook hold a university qualification, including 32.2% with a bachelor degree and 17.0% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 97% of areas nationally. A further 10.1% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 4,337 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,150 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 in Cherrybrook are substantially higher than typical figures, with 52.5% of residents aged 15+ holding a tertiary degree, compared to 30.4% across Australia and 32.2% across NSW. This educational trend positions the community well for professional industries. Bachelor degrees are the most common credential at 32.2%, followed by postgraduate degrees (17.0%) and graduate diplomas (3.3%). Vocational education accounts for 20.8% of qualifications among residents aged 15 and over, split between advanced diplomas (10.7%) and certificates (10.1%). Participation in study is high, with 33.1% of residents currently enrolled in an educational program.
This comprises 10.5% in primary school, 10.5% in high school, and 7.4% in tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Cherrybrook reaches 145 stops on 86 routes, timetabled for about 8,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 150 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.6 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 data shows 145 active transport stops in Cherrybrook, including a combination of lightrail and buses. These stops service 86 distinct routes, which accommodate 8,105 passenger trips per week. Transport access is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 151 meters from the nearest stop. Given the suburban nature of the area, most workers commute out of the suburb, with private vehicles remaining the primary mode at 80%, followed by train at 11% and bus at 6%. Car ownership averages 1.6 vehicles per household, which is above the metropolitan average.
A high proportion of residents (59.6%) worked from home according to 2021 Census data, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions. Transit routes provide an average of 1,157 daily services, translating to roughly 55 weekly services per transit stop. The corresponding map highlights the 100 closest transit stops to the central coordinate of the suburb.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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76.0% of residents in Cherrybrook report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 96% of areas nationally. 3.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 65.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.4 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 indicators demonstrate very positive results throughout Cherrybrook, based on AreaSearch assessments of mortality and chronic illness rates, which show low rates of typical medical conditions across all age brackets. Private health insurance coverage is exceptionally high, encompassing roughly 65% of the population (12,429 people). This is higher than the Greater Sydney level of 59.9% and the national rate of 55.7%. The most frequent chronic conditions in the locality are arthritis and asthma, affecting 5.8% and 5.5% of the population, respectively. Additionally, 76.0% of residents reported having no long-term health conditions, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney.
Residents aged 65 and over represent 21.2% of the local population (4,041 people), which exceeds the Greater Sydney share of 15.5%. Senior health profiles are positive, with national comparative rankings corresponding with those of the broader community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
52.9% of Cherrybrook residents were born overseas and 50.0% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 91% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Chinese (20.8%) and English (16.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cherrybrook ranks among the most multicultural communities nationwide, with 50.0% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 52.9% born outside Australia. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 44.8% of the population. The most prominent deviation from regional patterns is in Hinduism, which is practiced by 11.6% of the population, compared to the Greater Sydney average of 5.2%. Regarding ancestral backgrounds, the top three groups in Cherrybrook are Chinese at 20.8% of the population (exceeding the regional average of 8.4%), English at 16.1%, and Other at 13.7%.
Notable demographic variations are also present in other ancestries, with Korean residents making up 2.6% of Cherrybrook (compared to 1.1% regionally), Indian residents at 10.2% (compared to 3.6%), and Sri Lankan residents at 1.3% (compared to 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Cherrybrook is 43. 20.4% 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 Cherrybrook is higher than the Greater Sydney median of 37 and the national average of 38. The age distribution shows a high proportion of residents in the 65 - 74 year cohort (11.4%), while the 25 - 34 bracket is relatively small (6.2%) compared to the wider metropolitan area. Since 2021, the 75 to 84 cohort has increased from 5.3% to 7.0%, while the 55 to 64 group decreased from 13.8% to 12.4%. Projections to 2041 suggest shifts in the age structure, with the 85+ cohort expected to rise by 548 people (102%) from 535 to 1,084.
The combined cohorts aged 65+ are projected to account for 100% of the net population growth. Conversely, the 15 to 24 and 45 to 54 brackets are expected to experience population decreases.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Cherrybrook
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) | May 2026 3 months ago all 13 measures |
| 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 | Apr 2026 4 months ago all 8 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 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) | Jul 2026 last 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 — 14 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (19,082 at the 2021 Census → 19,063 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 (115011558). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.