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The median house price in Chipping Norton - Moorebank is $1.51m, with units at $900k. House values have moved 5.2% a year compounded over five years.
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Chipping Norton - Moorebank has an estimated 22,439 residents, up from 20,813 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,626 people, or 7.8%. Growth has averaged 1.3% a year over five years. 462 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 46.9% of that increase. That puts 1,549 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 Chipping Norton - Moorebank is approximately 22,439 in May 2026. This represents a growth of 1,626 residents (7.8%) from the 2021 Census, which counted 20,813 individuals. This shift is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population of 22,250 in June 2025 alongside 462 validated new addresses identified after the Census. Consequently, the local density stands at 1,548 persons per square kilometer, a figure that surpasses the typical density of locations analyzed by AreaSearch nationwide. With a 7.8% expansion rate relative to the 2021 census, the locality outpaced the state (7.1%), establishing it as a frontrunner for regional expansion.
This upward trend was chiefly fueled by international migration, which accounted for roughly 46.9% of the total demographic increase, though natural increase and positive interstate arrivals also supported the growth. Projections developed by ABS and Geoscience Australia, issued in 2024 using 2022 as a starting point, are used by AreaSearch for each SA2. In instances where such data is unavailable, SA2 projections from the NSW State Government published in 2022 using 2021 as a base are applied. For the period spanning 2032 to 2041, cohort-specific growth rates derived from these sources are integrated across all sectors. Future expectations point to population gains that exceed the national median for statistical areas, with the locality projected to add 3,783 residents by 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP data, culminating in a total expansion of 16.0% over the 16 years.
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1,087 new dwellings have been approved in Chipping Norton - Moorebank over the past five years, an average of 217 a year. That places the area in the 84th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 10 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 193 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 34% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 213, 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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Approval figures show that Chipping Norton - Moorebank averages roughly 217 residential permits annually, representing 1,087 new dwellings over the last 5 fiscal periods. For the current FY-26 period, 196 approvals have been logged. With new home construction registering an average ratio of 1.3 additional occupants per dwelling per year over the 5 fiscal years from FY-21 to FY-25, the relationship between supply and demand appears balanced, encouraging stable conditions while average building costs remain at $303,000, consistent with wider regional patterns. Furthermore, the registry indicates $473.2 million in commercial permits approved during this fiscal year, showing strong corporate development activity.
In comparison to Greater Sydney, Chipping Norton - Moorebank exhibits slightly higher development activity, running 38.0% above the regional per capita average over the 5 year period, which maintains options for purchasers while helping preserve existing values. Recent residential building activity consists of 34.0% detached houses and 66.0% medium-to-high density options like apartments and townhouses. Focusing on high-density choices offers more accessible pricing and attracts first-home buyers, investors, and downsizing households. This indicates a notable shift away from the established housing stock, which currently stands at 82.0% houses, due to scarcer development land and changing preferences for affordability and lifestyle. Reflecting its status as a growth sector, Chipping Norton - Moorebank records about 112 people for every residential approval. Projections indicate that Chipping Norton - Moorebank will add 3,590 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations by AreaSearch. If current building velocities persist, the incoming volume of new residences will comfortably satisfy demand, sustaining favorable purchasing conditions and potentially paving the way for gains beyond projected limits.
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Development applications around Chipping Norton - Moorebank
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 14 current infrastructure and development projects inside Chipping Norton - Moorebank, worth an estimated $10 billion. A further 86 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $23.4 billion. 24 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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Infrastructure updates, major projects, and local planning decisions strongly influence regional performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 53 initiatives expected to affect this locality. Key developments include Moorebank Intermodal Precinct, Hammondville Park Master Plan and Sports Field Upgrade (Stage 2), Moore Point, and Georges Cove Marina, with details of the most significant projects listed below.
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Hammondville Park Master Plan and Sports Field Upgrade (Stage 2)
The Hammondville Park Master Plan (Stage 2) involves a major overhaul of the leisure precinct to support regional sport. Key features include the delivery of a state-of-the-art synthetic football field, upgrades to natural turf cricket and AFL fields, a new multi-purpose amenities building with change rooms, and enhanced irrigation. The project also integrates improved pedestrian lighting, shared pathways, and playground upgrades to better serve the Hammondville and Wattle Grove communities.
Moore Point
Moore Point is a 32-hectare urban renewal project transforming former industrial land on the eastern banks of the Georges River into a mixed-use riverside precinct. The masterplan includes 11,000 homes (comprising 2,500 build-to-rent and 400 affordable units for key workers at Liverpool Hospital), approximately 23,000 jobs, 160,000sqm of commercial space, and 167,000sqm of retail. Public infrastructure includes a new primary school for 1,000 students, 10 hectares of open space, 8km of foreshore walks, and two pedestrian bridges linking the site to Liverpool CBD.Declared a State Assessed Rezoning Proposal (SARP) in December 2024, the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure is leading assessment. Public consultation has concluded. Construction is expected to begin late 2025 with first apartments targeted for completion by 2027. The masterplan will be delivered in three stages over 30-40 years, with over 4,000 dwellings in Stage 1.
Chipping Norton Hotel (The Garden Bistro) Development
The redevelopment and construction of a new ground-up pub and bistro facility on a former industrial site. The project involved the demolition of existing demountable structures to make way for a modern venue featuring a bistro (The Garden Bistro), sports bar with large indoor and outdoor screens, a gaming room, a climate-controlled indoor children's play structure, and extensive outdoor booth seating. The design highlights Australian-made craftsmanship, utilizing select-grade Blackbutt timber and bespoke furniture.
Chipping Norton Lakes Master Plan and Recreation Scheme
Long-term planning, environmental rehabilitation and recreation improvements for the Chipping Norton Lakes precinct. The program includes foreshore enhancement, habitat restoration, public open space upgrades, walking and cycling improvements, and ongoing management of former sand mining areas to strengthen the lakes as a major regional recreation and nature destination.
Georges Cove Marina
The Georges Cove Marina is an approved maritime facility on the Georges River featuring 186 wet berths, a private clubhouse, and onsite refueling and sewage pump-out facilities. While the marina development application remains approved, a separate planning proposal (PP-2024-658) for significant residential uplift (340 dwellings) was formally rejected by the NSW Independent Planning Commission in June 2025 due to critical flooding and evacuation risks. The project site is adjacent to Mirvac's completed residential precinct, Georges Cove Residences.
Woodward Place Masterplan
A 30-year transformational masterplan to evolve the 28-hectare Woodward Park into 'Woodward Place', a premier lifestyle and cultural hub. Key features include the naturalisation of Brickmakers Creek, a new regional aquatic and leisure centre, a 30000-capacity event lawn, and high-quality sporting facilities. As of May 2026, the project is progressing through critical planning milestones including the Draft Plan of Management which is under public exhibition until June 2026 to align land use with the Master Plan vision.
Wattle Grove Plaza Shopping Centre Upgrade
Upgrade and refurbishment of the existing Wattle Grove Plaza neighbourhood shopping centre in south west Sydney. The project focused on improving the enclosed mall, parking and village style presentation of the centre, which is anchored by a Coles supermarket with around 16 to 17 specialty shops and a local hotel, serving Wattle Grove and nearby Holsworthy.
123 Epsom Road Childcare Centre
Development Application DA-629/2023 for the demolition of existing structures and construction of a 120-place childcare centre with basement parking, located at 123 Epsom Road, Chipping Norton, on the corner of Epsom Road and Governor Macquarie Drive. The application was first deferred by the Liverpool Local Planning Panel in June 2024 for additional information, then approved on 26 August 2024 subject to conditions including a frontage safety barrier, an updated Plan of Management with fire and flood evacuation provisions, a heritage interpretation plan for the site's former homestead and remnant palm trees, and design allowances for a future Moorebank Strategic cycleway.As of mid-2026 no construction certificate or on-site works had been publicly reported.
12,451 residents of Chipping Norton - Moorebank are employed, from a labour force of 12,761. Unemployment sits at 2.4%, with participation at 72.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.4% 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 local workforce in Chipping Norton - Moorebank is highly capable and active across many sectors, featuring an unemployment rate of only 2.4% and an estimated annual job growth of 4.9%. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 12,451, with the local unemployment level sitting 1.7% below the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%, while workforce participation is standard, showing 72.9% relative to 69.1% across Greater Sydney. Census data indicates that a high proportion of employed residents, at 42.7%, operated from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of pandemic restrictions.
The local resident workforce is predominantly active in education & training, construction, and health care & social assistance. Specialization is particularly high in transport, postal & warehousing, where the local employment share reaches 1.6 times the regional benchmark. Conversely, the professional & technical sector is underrepresented, making up 7.2% of the local workforce compared to the regional benchmark of 11.5%. Local job availability is higher than typical, indicated by a ratio of 0.6 local jobs per resident at the time of the Census. Based on analysis of SALM and ABS data by AreaSearch, the 12 months leading to March 2026 saw employment expand by 4.9% and the labor force grow by 5.0%, which led to a 0.2 percentage point rise in the unemployment rate. Over the same span, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 1.9% and labor force growth of 1.9%, alongside a slight decrease in unemployment. National employment projections from May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context on potential local demand. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to local data to estimate growth trajectories. While national forecasts indicate job growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary by industry. Weighting these sectoral projections against the local workforce mix suggests Chipping Norton - Moorebank could see job numbers grow by 6.4% over five years and 13.2% over ten years, representing a basic extrapolation that excludes local demographic projections.
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Median household income in Chipping Norton - Moorebank is $2,120 a week (about $110,000 a year), with median personal income at $809 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $63,465 a year against an average of $72,856. 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 records compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, Chipping Norton - Moorebank SA2 residents recorded a median taxpayer income of $63,465 and an average of $72,856. This surpasses the national figures, contrasting with Greater Sydney where the median is $60,817 and the average is $83,003. Applying Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 are approximately $70,015 for the median and $80,375 for the average. Census data places the median weekly household income in the 73rd percentile at $2,120, while individual income lies in the 51st percentile.
The cohort earning between $1,500 and $2,999 accounts for 34.4% of the population, which equals 7,719 people, matching broader regional patterns where 30.9% fall into this band. Although high housing costs account for 16.8% of income, strong earnings keep disposable income in the 72nd percentile, and the local SEIFA income score falls in the 7th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Chipping Norton - Moorebank had 6,472 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 82% detached houses and 5% apartments. 44% are owned with a mortgage, 22% rented and 34% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $500 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,400 a month, a total housing cost higher than 84% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 23.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census records indicate that the housing stock in Chipping Norton - Moorebank consists of 81.8% detached houses and 18.2% alternative structures including apartments and semi-detached properties, which differs from the metropolitan Sydney distribution of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. The level of home ownership is higher than the Sydney metro average, standing at 33.5%, while the remaining properties are either held with a mortgage (44.3%) or rented (22.2%). The median mortgage payment of $2,400 monthly is lower than the metropolitan Sydney average of $2,427, whereas the median weekly rent of $500 is higher than the metropolitan average of $470.
On a national level, mortgage outlays in Chipping Norton - Moorebank are higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and rental costs are also above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Chipping Norton - Moorebank counted 6,472 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 6,978 today, averaging 3.1 people each. 47% are couples with children, more than in 92% of areas nationally, against 22% couples without children. 15% 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 constitute the vast majority of households at 82.9%, which includes couples with children at 47.3%, couples without children at 21.8%, and single parent households at 12.6%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 17.1%, consisting of single-person households at 15.2% and group houses at 1.9%. The median household occupancy is 3.1 persons, exceeding the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
25.8% of adults in Chipping Norton - Moorebank hold a university qualification, including 18.6% with a bachelor degree and 5.8% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 21.6% hold a vocational qualification. 6 schools serve the area, with 2,781 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,032 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational attainment profiles indicate a lower rate of university qualifications in the area, with 25.8% of residents holding a degree compared to the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%. This highlights a clear opportunity for targeted educational programs. Among degree holders, bachelor qualifications are most common at 18.6%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 5.8% and graduate diplomas at 1.4%. Vocational and technical training is highly represented, with 33.5% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas at 11.9% and certificates at 21.6%. A high level of educational enrollment is observed locally, with 31.0% of the population currently engaged in study.
This group is distributed across primary schooling at 11.7%, high school education at 8.4%, and tertiary programs at 5.0%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Chipping Norton - Moorebank reaches 157 stops on 34 routes, timetabled for about 1,400 services a week. The typical home sits about 180 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.7 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport services in Chipping Norton - Moorebank feature 157 active transit stops, which consist of bus services. These stops support 34 distinct routes that provide 1,432 passenger trips each week. Transport accessibility is high, with residents living an average of 183 meters from their closest transit stop. Because the area is mainly residential, most workers commute out of the district, with private vehicles remaining the primary choice at 88% and trains accounting for 6%. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.7 cars, which is higher than the regional average. A high proportion of residents, 42.7%, worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related conditions.
Transit routes average 204 daily trips, translating to roughly 9 weekly services per individual stop. The associated map displays the 100 closest transit stops relative to the center of the locality.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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75.2% of residents in Chipping Norton - Moorebank report no long-term health condition. 5.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 55.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.3 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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Local health indicators present positive trends for Chipping Norton - Moorebank, with AreaSearch evaluations of mortality and disease rates showing results consistent with national standards. The occurrence of major health issues is low within the general community, although it rises among older, high-risk groups. Private health insurance is highly prevalent, covering approximately 55% of the local population, which equates to about 12,431 people, compared to a coverage rate of 59.9% across Greater Sydney. The most frequent health issues reported by residents are arthritis, affecting 6.5% of the population, and asthma, affecting 6.0%.
Meanwhile, 75.2% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. The working-age population is healthy, displaying a low rate of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and over make up 15.2% of the local population, totaling 3,403 people, though this cohort ranks lower on national comparisons than the broader local community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
34.6% of Chipping Norton - Moorebank residents were born overseas and 44.4% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 81% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (17.0%) and English (13.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Chipping Norton - Moorebank features high levels of cultural diversity, with 34.6% of residents born outside Australia and 44.4% using a non-English language at home. Christianity is the main religious affiliation, representing 61.5% of the population. The most prominent deviation from regional averages is in Islam, which is practiced by 11.0% of residents compared to 6.8% across Greater Sydney. Ancestry details show that the top three parent countries of birth for residents are Australian at 17.0%, Other at 16.7%, and English at 13.7%, which is lower than the Greater Sydney average of 19.0%.
Other notable demographic variances include Lebanese ancestry, representing 7.7% of Chipping Norton - Moorebank compared to 2.6% regionally, Greek ancestry at 5.5% compared to 1.9%, and Vietnamese ancestry at 5.3% compared to 1.8%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Chipping Norton - Moorebank is 37. 25.5% 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 Chipping Norton - Moorebank residents is 37, matching the Greater Sydney average of 37 and sitting close to the national average of 38 years. The 5 - 14 age group is highly represented at 15.0% compared to Greater Sydney, while the 25 - 34 cohort is less common at 11.7%. Since 2021, the 15 to 24 age bracket has risen from 11.6% to 13.8% of the population, while the 35 to 44 cohort has fallen from 15.4% to 14.2% and the 65 to 74 age group has dropped from 8.8% to 7.8%.
By 2041, demographic projections suggest shifts in the local age structure, led by the 55 to 64 age group which is projected to grow by 26% (or 615 people) to reach 2,990 from 2,374, while the 35 to 44 cohort is expected to decline by 125 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Chipping Norton - Moorebank
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 last month all 14 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Jul 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 462 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (20,813 at the 2021 Census → 22,439 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 (127031523). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.