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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 Concord West - North Strathfield is $2.80m, with units at $968k. House values have moved 3.6% a year compounded over five years.
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Concord West - North Strathfield has an estimated 13,655 residents, up from 12,842 at the 2021 Census — a change of 813 people, or 6.3%. 255 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 87.1% of that increase. That puts 3,331 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, Concord West - North Strathfield has a population of approximately 13,655 in May 2026. This represents a growth of 813 people (6.3%) compared to the 2021 Census, which counted 12,842 residents. This shift is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population of 13,454 in June 2025 alongside 255 validated new addresses identified after the Census. The region's population density stands at 3,330 persons per square kilometer, placing it within the highest quartile of all locations analyzed nationwide. The 6.3% population growth rate since the 2021 Census surpassed the wider SA3 region growth of 5.5%, making the locality a primary driver of expansion in the vicinity.
International migration was the leading driver of this growth, accounting for roughly 87.1% of the overall population rise in recent times. AreaSearch utilizes demographic projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline for each SA2. In instances where SA2 areas lack this coverage, projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 with a 2021 baseline are substituted. The age-specific growth trajectories from these datasets are projected forward for the years 2032 to 2041. Based on these projected population dynamics, the area is set to experience substantial growth in the top national quartile, adding an estimated 3,450 persons by 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP data, which represents a total increase of 23.8% across the 16 years.
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489 new dwellings have been approved in Concord West - North Strathfield over the past five years, an average of 97 a year. That places the area in the 53rd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 7 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 94 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 13% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 39, well below 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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An average of approximately 97 residential building approvals are registered annually in Concord West - North Strathfield, accumulating to 489 homes over the previous 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 36 approvals have been logged. Because the past 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) recorded an average population increase of just 0.1 new residents per completed dwelling per year, housing supply is keeping pace with or running ahead of demand, expanding options for prospective buyers and creating capacity for population growth to outpace current forecasts, with new homes averaging $474,000 in value, indicating that developers are focusing on the higher-end market with premium offerings.
Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $611,000 this financial year, highlighting that the neighborhood is predominantly residential. Concord West - North Strathfield features slightly elevated levels of residential construction relative to Greater Sydney, tracking 20.0% above the regional per capita benchmark over the 5 year period, which keeps buyer options open while reinforcing local property values, even though construction volumes have slowed down lately. The new inventory is composed of 13.0% detached homes and 87.0% attached dwellings. This skew toward high-density housing options provides affordable pathways to home ownership and attracts downsizers, real estate investors, and first-time buyers. This represents a clear shift from the historical housing stock, which is currently 51.0% houses, showing that developable land is becoming scarce and that developers are reacting to changing lifestyles and affordability pressures. With a ratio of approximately 232 people for every residential approval, Concord West - North Strathfield presents a growing property market. Future forecasts indicate that Concord West - North Strathfield will grow by 3,248 residents by 2041 relative to the latest quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. The pace of construction is staying aligned with this anticipated expansion, though buyers may face rising competition as the population increases.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 16 current infrastructure and development projects inside Concord West - North Strathfield, worth an estimated $24.4 billion. A further 147 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $111.1 billion. 37 are already under construction and 47 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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Changes to local infrastructure, major construction initiatives, and municipal planning decisions play a major role in regional performance. AreaSearch has identified 64 projects that are likely to influence the local area. Key projects include the Sydney Metro West - Stations Package West, North Strathfield Metro Station, Carter Street Precinct Primary School, and the Parramatta Road Corridor Urban Transformation Strategy - Concord West, with the main projects of interest outlined below.
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Sydney Metro West - Stations Package West
Design and construction of five new underground metro stations at Westmead, North Strathfield, Burwood North, Five Dock, and The Bays. The package includes station structures, entrances, fit-out, and transport integration works to support the 24km Sydney Metro West line.
North Strathfield Metro Station
A new underground metro station being delivered as part of the Sydney Metro West project. As of May 2026, major tunnelling is complete and works have transitioned to station construction, including site maintenance, utility investigations, and the installation of electrical kiosks. The station will feature a new entrance on Queen Street, providing a seamless interchange with the T9 Northern Line. The design focuses on local character and high-capacity transport, aiming to unlock thousands of new homes in the North Strathfield precinct by its 2032 opening.
Concord Central
Billbergia and Metrics Credit Partners have lodged a State Significant Development Application for Concord Central, a mixed-use residential and retail precinct at 1 King Street, Concord West, adjacent to Concord West station. The proposal comprises about 1,336 dwellings in 8 buildings ranging from 6 to 37 storeys, local retail and commercial floorspace, childcare, supermarket, wellness and food premises, new streets, pedestrian and cycle links, more than 5,000 sqm of open space including a central park, and more than $100 million in infrastructure and affordable housing contributions.The NSW Planning Portal lists the SSDA as at Response to Submissions, while the separate local planning proposal was endorsed by council and the LEP changes commenced on 5 September 2025.
7 Concord Avenue State Significant Housing Precinct
A State Significant Development proposal submitted under the Housing Delivery Authority pathway to redevelop 2.17 hectares at 7 Concord Avenue, Concord West. The plan delivers approximately 1,300 residential dwellings across 7 buildings ranging from 10 to 40 storeys, alongside ground-floor retail, commercial suites, childcare facilities, and extensive public domain improvements.
Homebush & North Strathfield Transport Oriented Development (TOD) Precinct
State-led accelerated Transit Oriented Development precinct rezoning finalized in late 2024. Enables high-density housing developments up to 50 storeys around the Homebush and North Strathfield transport hubs, delivering approximately 18,300 new dwellings.
7 Concord Avenue Industrial Development
Integrated development including proposed demolition of existing buildings, construction of 68 industrial units, tree removal, installation of infrastructure and landscaping. The planning proposal for rezoning to residential was refused due to flooding concerns, allowing the industrial development to proceed under current zoning.
Parramatta Road Corridor Urban Transformation Strategy - Concord West
The Parramatta Road Corridor Urban Transformation Strategy (PRCUTS) sets out the NSW Government's 30-year plan for urban renewal along the corridor. The Stage 1 planning proposal for Burwood-Concord and Concord West, which includes new housing, commercial mixed-use centres, and infrastructure, was approved and the LEP gazetted in December 2022. It supports up to 570 new homes, public plazas, active transport links, and aligns with the new Sydney Metro West train station at Burwood North.
Homebush Transport Oriented Development (TOD) Accelerated Precinct
State-led rezoning of the Homebush TOD Accelerated Precinct, providing capacity for up to 18,000 new homes and 3,000 new jobs around Homebush, North Strathfield, Strathfield and Concord West stations. Mandatory affordable housing contributions apply across the precinct, generally 3 percent of gross floor area with 5 percent at the 19-21 Columbia Lane key site. The rezoning also delivers new and enhanced public open space and improved walking and cycling connections. The rezoning was gazetted on 27 November 2024, amending the Strathfield LEP 2012 and Canada Bay LEP 2013, and development applications can now be lodged with Strathfield Council or via the temporary State Significant Development pathway (until November 2027) for residential applications valued over 60 million dollars.Delivery of homes is expected to occur in stages over the next 10-15 years.
7,623 residents of Concord West - North Strathfield are employed, from a labour force of 7,873. Unemployment sits at 3.2%, with participation at 68.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The labor force in Concord West - North Strathfield is highly educated, featuring a strong contingent of professionals and an unemployment rate of just 3.2%. In March 2026, 7,623 local citizens were employed, with the unemployment rate tracking 1.0% lower than the Greater Sydney rate of 4.1%, while workforce participation matched the Greater Sydney benchmark of 69.1%. Census records show that a significant 50.9% of the working population operated from home, though this figure may have been influenced by COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. The primary employment sectors for local residents are healthcare & social assistance, professional & technical services, and finance & insurance.
The locality displays a particularly high concentration of workers in finance & insurance, which is 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, retail trade accounts for a smaller share of employment at 7.6% compared to the regional benchmark of 9.3%. There are 0.7 local workers for every resident as of the Census, showing a higher-than-average availability of local employment. Analysis of SALM and ABS statistics by AreaSearch indicates that the labor force shrank by 2.1% and total employment dropped by 2.0% over the 12-month period, leaving the unemployment rate virtually unchanged. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced a 1.9% rise in employment, a 1.9% increase in the labor force, and a marginal decline in unemployment. Employment projections released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 offer additional guidance on future demand in Concord West - North Strathfield. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future growth. While aggregate national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary widely by sector. Applying these industry projections to the local workforce composition suggests that employment in Concord West - North Strathfield should grow by 7.0% over five years and 14.2% over ten years, though this is a basic weighted projection that does not factor in specific local population dynamics.
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Median household income in Concord West - North Strathfield is $2,385 a week (about $124,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,011 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $61,099 a year against an average of $83,665. 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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Aggregated postcode-level ATO statistics released for the 2023 financial year show that the Concord West - North Strathfield SA2 recorded a median taxpayer income of $61,099 and an average income of $83,665. These figures are among the highest nationwide, compared to Greater Sydney averages of $60,817 and $83,003 respectively. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index increase of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates point to a median income of approximately $67,404 and an average of $92,299 as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census places household, family, and individual incomes in Concord West - North Strathfield in the 79th to 87th national percentiles.
The weekly income band of $1,500 - 2,999 accounts for 29.8% of the local population (4,069 individuals), which is close to the wider metropolitan share of 30.9%. The affluent profile of the area is highlighted by the 39.1% of residents earning more than $3,000 weekly, which supports high-end retail and local services. Although high housing expenses absorb 15.4% of household incomes, strong earnings keep disposable income in the 86th percentile and the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 9th decile for income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Concord West - North Strathfield had 4,412 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 51% detached houses and 36% apartments. 31% are owned with a mortgage, 36% rented and 33% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $500 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,600 a month, a total housing cost higher than 86% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 21.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The local housing profile at the time of the latest Census consisted of 51.0% standalone houses and 48.9% alternative dwellings, such as semi-detached homes and apartments, compared to Sydney metro averages of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the home ownership rate in Concord West - North Strathfield reached 32.7%, significantly higher than the Sydney metro average, with the remaining residences being mortgaged (30.8%) or rented (36.4%). The median mortgage repayment in the area stood at $2,600 monthly, exceeding the Sydney metro average of $2,427, while the median weekly rent was $500, compared to Sydney metro's $470.
Locally, mortgage repayments are much higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are also well above the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Concord West - North Strathfield counted 4,412 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,691 today, averaging 2.8 people each. 40% are couples with children, more than in 80% of areas nationally, against 24% couples without children. 20% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.3 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 74.7% of all households in the area, consisting of couples with children at 40.3%, couples without children at 23.5%, and single parents at 9.8%. The remaining 25.3% are non-family households, with lone person households representing 19.8% of the total and group households accounting for 5.3%. The median household size is 2.8 people, which is slightly larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
46.4% of adults in Concord West - North Strathfield hold a university qualification, including 30.0% with a bachelor degree and 13.4% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 93% of areas nationally. A further 13.2% hold a vocational qualification. 7 schools serve the area, with 2,534 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,113 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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Levels of education in Concord West - North Strathfield are significantly higher than state and national averages, with 46.4% of residents aged 15 and over holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% in Australia and 32.2% in NSW. This educational profile prepares the local community well for careers in knowledge-based industries. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 30.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 13.4% and graduate diplomas at 3.0%. Technical and vocational credentials make up 24.0% of qualifications among residents aged 15 and over, split between advanced diplomas at 10.8% and certificate qualifications at 13.2%.
A high proportion of the population is engaged in education, with 31.7% of residents enrolled in formal studies. This group includes 9.5% in primary schools, 7.8% in high schools, and 7.1% attending tertiary institutions.
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Public transport in Concord West - North Strathfield reaches 76 stops on 26 routes, timetabled for about 6,400 services a week. The typical home sits about 200 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.1 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Analysis of local transit infrastructure shows 76 active public transport stops within Concord West - North Strathfield, consisting of train stations and bus stops. These stops are serviced by 26 distinct routes, which combine to support 6,438 weekly passenger journeys. Transport accessibility is high, with residents living an average of 201 meters from the nearest stop. The neighborhood is mostly residential, meaning most working residents travel out of the area to work, with cars remaining the dominant mode of travel at 68%, followed by trains at 19% and walking at 5%.
Households own an average of 1.1 vehicles. A high 50.9% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related working conditions. Transit service frequency averages 919 trips per day across all routes, which translates to approximately 84 weekly departures for each individual stop.
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78.4% of residents in Concord West - North Strathfield report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 95% of areas nationally. 4.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 60.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.8 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Concord West - North Strathfield displays excellent health metrics based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and chronic disease rates, showing a very low rate of common medical conditions across all age groups, alongside an exceptionally high rate of private health insurance coverage at approximately 61% of the population (8,302 people). This compares to a national average of 55.7%. The most common chronic conditions reported by local residents were arthritis and asthma, each affecting 5.4% of the population, while 78.4% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney.
Residents aged 65 and older make up 14.7% of the population (2,008 people). Senior health profiles are highly favorable, showing national health rankings that correspond well with the broader community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
45.3% of Concord West - North Strathfield residents were born overseas and 47.3% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 88% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Chinese (14.9%) and Australian (13.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The neighborhood features a high level of cultural diversity, with 45.3% of the resident population born overseas and 47.3% using a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religious affiliation, representing 56.0% of the community. However, Hinduism shows the most notable local concentration, accounting for 6.9% of residents compared to the Greater Sydney average of 5.2%. Regarding ethnic background and parental country of birth, the three largest ancestry groups in Concord West - North Strathfield are Chinese at 14.9% of the population, which is well above the regional average of 8.4%, Australian at 13.2%, and Other at 12.9%.
Other demographic concentrations include Korean ancestry at 5.0% of the local population (compared to 1.1% across the region), Italian at 10.1% (compared to 3.4% regionally), and Spanish at 0.9% (compared to 0.6% across the wider region).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Concord West - North Strathfield is 37. 32.1% 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 in Concord West - North Strathfield is 37 years, matching the Greater Sydney average of 37 and sitting close to the national figure of 38. The 15 - 24 age bracket is highly represented at 15.2% of the population compared to Greater Sydney, while the 0 - 4 age group is less common at 4.3%. Since 2021, the cohort aged 15 to 24 grew from 12.9% to 15.2% of the population, and the group aged 25 to 34 increased from 15.4% to 16.9%. In contrast, the cohort aged 45 to 54 declined from 14.1% to 12.5%, and the 5 to 14 age group fell from 12.1% to 10.7%.
Looking forward to 2041, demographic projections point to major changes in the age profile. The 35 to 44 age bracket is expected to grow by 109% (an increase of 2,085 people), reaching 4,007 from a base of 1,921. At the same time, the populations of both the 55 to 64 and 15 to 24 age groups are expected to decline.
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Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Concord West - North Strathfield
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 this month all 17 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | 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 — 255 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (12,842 at the 2021 Census → 13,655 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 (120011672). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.