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The median house price in Chipping Norton - Moorebank is $1.54m, with units at $895k. House values have moved 5.7% a year compounded over five years.
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Chipping Norton - Moorebank has an estimated 22,466 residents, up from 20,813 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,653 people, or 7.9%. Growth has averaged 1.3% a year over five years. 441 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 46.9% of that increase. That puts 1,550 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 across Chipping Norton - Moorebank stands at roughly 22,466 as of Aug 2026. This represents an expansion of 1,653 people (7.9%) relative to the 20,813 people recorded in the 2021 Census. This upward trend incorporates the ABS estimated resident population figure of 22,249 as of June 2025 alongside 441 validated new addresses identified following the Census. Consequently, population density reaches 1,550 persons per square kilometer, placing it above the national benchmark tracked by AreaSearch. Outpacing the state benchmark of 7.3%, the district's 7.9% gain since the 2021 census positions it at the forefront of regional expansion.
Net overseas migration served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 46.9% of total demographic gains in recent periods, complemented by positive contributions from natural growth and interstate migration. Projections developed by the ABS/Geoscience Australia (released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year) are utilized by AreaSearch across individual SA2 areas, with NSW State Government SA2 figures (released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year) applied wherever data gaps exist. For the period spanning 2032 to 2041, age-specific growth trajectories from these sources are integrated across all locations. Looking ahead, national forecasts point to above median population growth, with local numbers projected to rise by 3,738 persons to 2041 according to the latest annual ERP population figures, culminating in an aggregate gain of 15.7% over the 16 years.
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1,192 new dwellings have been approved in Chipping Norton - Moorebank over the past five years, an average of 238 a year. That places the area in the 83rd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 11 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 238 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 31% 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 Chipping Norton - Moorebank average approximately 238 residential properties per year, delivering 1,192 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Over this timeframe (between FY-22 and FY-26), an average of 1.1 new residents per year were added for every newly approved home, maintaining a healthy equilibrium between supply and demand that underpins stable property conditions. With an average construction cost of $350,000 for new dwellings—tracking below regional averages—the locality presents more attainable price points for purchasers. In parallel, local commercial activity is bolstered by $473.2 million in commercial development approvals recorded this financial year.
Per capita construction activity in Chipping Norton - Moorebank outpaces Greater Sydney by 69.0%, providing expanded options for prospective purchasers. This elevated level of building sits well above national norms, highlighting strong confidence among residential developers. Approvals comprise 31.0% standalone homes and 69.0% attached dwellings. Such emphasis on medium-to-higher density formats offers accessible price points catering to first-home buyers, downsizers, and property investors. This dynamic highlights a distinct transformation compared to the prevailing local stock (currently 82.0% houses), driven by limited land availability, evolving living preferences, and growing appetite for diversified housing typologies. Generating around 101 people per dwelling approval, the precinct displays key indicators typical of an expanding corridor. Demographic projections indicate that Chipping Norton - Moorebank will expand by 3,518 residents through to 2041 relative to the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Provided the current building tempo continues, upcoming residential construction should satisfy incoming demand effectively, sustaining favorable market dynamics for purchasers and creating capacity for expansion beyond baseline forecasts.
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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 94 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $23.8 billion. 25 are already under construction and 51 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and sports & recreation. 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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Regional dynamics are heavily influenced by the progression of local civil works, major construction, and strategic master planning. In total, 53 projects have been identified by AreaSearch with the potential to shape the surrounding district. Notable developments include the Moorebank Intermodal Precinct, Hammondville Park Master Plan and Sports Field Upgrade (Stage 2), Moore Point, and Georges Cove Marina, which feature prominently among key local initiatives.
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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 major 32-hectare urban renewal project transforming former industrial land on the banks of the Georges River into a mixed-use riverside precinct. Led by Coronation Property and Leamac Property Group, the masterplan features approximately 11,000 homes, extensive commercial and retail space, open public parks, a primary school, and foreshore links to Liverpool CBD. The project is currently undergoing a State Assessed Rezoning Proposal (SARP) assessment by the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure.
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 73.0%. 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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A proficient local workforce characterizes Chipping Norton - Moorebank, marked by cross-industry participation, an unemployment rate of merely 2.4%, and an estimated employment growth of 4.9% over the past year. Employed locals numbered 12,451 as of March 2026, while the jobless rate tracked 1.7% under the 4.1% recorded for Greater Sydney. Labor force engagement remained solid, registering 73.0% against 68.9% for Greater Sydney. Census records showed that 42.7% of working residents performed their duties from home, though this figure reflects prevailing Covid-19 restrictions. Key sectors employing local residents comprise health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction.
Notably, transport, postal & warehousing shows significant local concentration, capturing an employment share 1.6 times that of the broader region. Conversely, professional & technical roles account for a smaller proportion of local jobs at 7.2%, compared to 11.5% regionally. At the Census, the local ratio of 0.6 workers for each resident demonstrated an above-average supply of employment opportunities situated within the immediate community. Evaluation of ABS and SALM metrics by AreaSearch reveals that across the 12-month period, local employment rose by 4.9% while the labor pool expanded by 5.0%, resulting in a 0.2 percentage points lift in the unemployment rate. This differed from Greater Sydney, which recorded a 1.9% rise in employment, a 1.9% increase in the labor pool, and a minor easing of unemployment. Future occupational trends can be gauged through national forecasts released by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26, mapped against the local industry baseline. Across the nation, overall employment is projected to climb by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with distinct variances between sectors. Applying these sectoral trajectories to the current economic base in Chipping Norton - Moorebank points to local employment increases of 6.4% over five years and 13.2% over ten years (representing an illustrative weighted calculation that excludes localized demographic projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
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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Taxation records compiled by AreaSearch from the ATO for financial year 2023 place personal earnings in the Chipping Norton - Moorebank SA2 above the national standard. Taxpayers recorded a median income of $63,465 and an average income of $72,856, set against corresponding Greater Sydney figures of $60,817 and $83,003. Factoring in cumulative Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, indexed figures reach approximately $70,015 (median) and $80,375 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census identified household earnings at the 73rd percentile ($2,120 weekly), while individual earnings sat at the 51st percentile.
Within the population, 34.4% (7,728 individuals) fell into the $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket, mirroring regional patterns where 30.9% occupied this band. Despite housing outlays absorbing 16.8% of income, overall purchasing power remained elevated with disposable earnings ranking at the 72nd percentile, placing the area in the 7th decile of the SEIFA income index.
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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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According to the latest Census, residential dwellings in Chipping Norton - Moorebank were divided into 81.8% houses and 18.2% other dwellings (incorporating semi-detached structures, units, and alternative dwelling types), diverging from the Sydney metro distribution of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Outright property ownership reached 33.5%, significantly exceeding the Sydney metro benchmark, with the balance consisting of 44.3% under a mortgage and 22.2% in the rental market. Local mortgage commitments averaged $2,400 per month, sitting below the metropolitan benchmark of $2,427, whereas median rent reached $500 per week compared to $470 across Sydney metro.
When benchmarked nationally, local mortgage repayments considerably surpass the $1,863 Australian baseline, and weekly rental costs remain well above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Chipping Norton - Moorebank counted 6,472 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 6,986 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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The local household composition is heavily oriented toward family units at 82.9%, comprising 47.3% couples with children, 21.8% couples without children, and 12.6% single parent families. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 17.1%, consisting of 15.2% lone person households and 1.9% group households. The typical household size stands at 3.1 people, 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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Tertiary attainment levels present an area for potential growth, with 25.8% holding university qualifications compared against the Greater Sydney benchmark of 38.0%, opening avenues for dedicated learning programs. Higher education qualifications are led by bachelor degrees at 18.6%, with postgraduate qualifications representing 5.8% and graduate diplomas accounting for 1.4%. Concurrently, vocational training is prominent, with 33.5% of residents aged 15+ holding technical certifications—comprising 11.9% with advanced diplomas and 21.6% holding certificates. Active participation in study is strong throughout the community, with 31.0% of the population engaged in formal courses. This cohort encompasses 11.7% attending primary schools, 8.4% enrolled in secondary education, and 5.0% undertaking higher education programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Chipping Norton - Moorebank reaches 157 stops on 34 routes, timetabled for about 1,800 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 connectivity in Chipping Norton - Moorebank is supported by 157 active transport stops providing bus connections across the suburb. These facilities are linked by 34 individual routes that combine to deliver 1,751 weekly passenger trips. Local transit accessibility is high, with properties positioned an average distance of 183 meters from their closest boarding point. Commuters predominantly travel outward, with private vehicles serving 88% of journeys, followed by rail transport at 6%. Household car ownership sits at 1.7 per dwelling, higher than regional figures. Census records indicated that 42.7% of workers operated from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).
Network schedules average 250 trips per day across the collective route network, providing roughly 11 weekly trips per individual stop. Spatial distribution for the 100 nearest stops relative to the suburban centrepoint is detailed in the accompanying map.
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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Health indicators for Chipping Norton - Moorebank remain generally favorable, with AreaSearch evaluations of chronic conditions and mortality metrics aligning with broader Australian benchmarks. While common health ailments remain infrequent across the general population, higher prevalence is observed among older, at risk cohorts. Furthermore, private health insurance uptake is elevated, encompassing approximately 55% of the total population (~12,446 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney. Arthritis and asthma represent the leading health conditions in the community, diagnosed in 6.5 and 6.0% of residents, respectively. Meanwhile, 75.2% of residents reported having no long-term health conditions, tracking slightly above the 74.6% recorded across Greater Sydney.
General wellness is especially pronounced among working-age individuals. Seniors aged 65 and over constitute 15.0% of residents (3,374 people), reflecting a lower proportion relative to national demographic distributions.
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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A strong multicultural identity defines Chipping Norton - Moorebank, with 34.6% of residents born abroad and 44.4% using a non-English language at home. Christianity forms the predominant religious affiliation, encompassing 61.5% of the local population. Additionally, Islamic adherence is notably elevated, representing 11.0% of the community compared to 6.8% across Greater Sydney. Regarding ancestral background based on parental birthplace, the primary cohorts across Chipping Norton - Moorebank include Australian at 17.0%, Other at 16.7%, and English at 13.7% (below the wider regional proportion of 19.0%). Clear community concentrations also emerge across specific backgrounds: Lebanese ancestry represents 7.7% locally (against 2.6% regionally), Greek ancestry accounts for 5.5% (against 1.9%), and Vietnamese ancestry comprises 5.3% (against 1.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Chipping Norton - Moorebank is 37. 25.7% 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 local age distribution in Chipping Norton - Moorebank trends younger than Greater Sydney in mature categories. Younger demographics aged 0 - 24 represent 35.1% of the community as at August 2026, outpacing the 30.4% recorded across Greater Sydney, whereas young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) account for 26.3% compared to 31.4% regionally. The median age remains steady at an estimated 37 as at August 2026, mirroring the 2021 Census result and matching Greater Sydney's 37 at that Census. The share of young to middle aged adults contracted from 27.6% at the Census to an estimated 26.3%.
Long-term population expansion to 2041 will be concentrated in retiree and elderly cohorts (65+), rising by 1,407 residents (42%) to reach 4,781.
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 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 2 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 Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago 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 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 2026 last month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 2 months ago all 14 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 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) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 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 — 441 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (20,813 at the 2021 Census → 22,466 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 (127031523). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.