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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 $2.74m, with units at $989k. House values have moved 3.1% a year compounded over five years.
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Concord West - North Strathfield has an estimated 13,669 residents, up from 12,842 at the 2021 Census — a change of 827 people, or 6.4%. 256 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 87.1% of that increase. That puts 3,334 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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Demographic assessments by AreaSearch place the population of Concord West - North Strathfield at approximately 13,669 as of Aug 2026. Compared to the 12,842 people documented in the 2021 Census, this indicates an expansion of 827 people (6.4%). This update is derived from an ABS estimated resident population of 13,454 recorded as of June 2025 alongside 256 validated new addresses registered following the Census. With a density of 3,333 persons per square kilometer, the locality ranks in the upper quartile among nationwide areas examined by AreaSearch. Furthermore, the district's 6.4% uptick since the 2021 census outpaced the wider SA3 area (5.6%), establishing it as a regional growth leader.
Inbound overseas migration served as the primary growth driver, accounting for roughly 87.1% of overall net additions across recent periods. Projections generated by ABS/Geoscience Australia (published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline) are utilized by AreaSearch across SA2 locations, supplemented by NSW State Government SA2 projections (released in 2022 with a 2021 baseline) where necessary. For the 2032 to 2041 timeframe, cohort-specific growth rates from these datasets are applied. Anticipated demographic shifts place the district in the top quartile of statistical areas assessed by AreaSearch for forward expansion, with updated annual ERP figures projecting an increase of 3,438 persons by 2041, representing a cumulative rise of 23.6% over the 16 years.
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509 new dwellings have been approved in Concord West - North Strathfield over the past five years, an average of 101 a year. That is 7.9 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 102 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 14% 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 Concord West - North Strathfield have averaged roughly 101 dwellings per year, accumulating to 509 homes across the preceding 5 financial years. With an average influx of just 0.1 new residents annually per built home throughout the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), additions to housing stock are keeping pace with or exceeding demand, thereby enhancing purchasing options and creating capacity for population gains beyond baseline forecasts. The average construction value for newly approved dwellings stands at $496,000. Additionally, non-residential building activity has been subdued, with only $611,000 in commercial approvals lodged during this financial year.
On a per-capita basis, building approvals in Concord West - North Strathfield trail Greater Sydney by 13.0%, situating the suburb in the 47th percentile across national benchmarks and maintaining tighter supply that reinforces interest in existing dwellings. Approvals are heavily weighted toward medium-to-high density formats, with detached houses making up 14.0% compared to 86.0% for apartments and townhouses. This emphasis on higher-density stock offers attainable options for first-home buyers, downsizers, and investors, while marking a clear pivot away from the current dwelling profile (which stands at 51.0% houses) as available greenfield land diminishes and preferences shift toward accessible, diversified housing. A ratio of approximately 320 people per approval underscores the area's established development landscape. According to the latest quarterly estimates from AreaSearch, demographic forecasts anticipate Concord West - North Strathfield expanding by 3,222 residents through to 2041. While current construction activity aligns moderately with forward growth, incoming population increases may heighten competition among purchasers over time.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Concord West - North Strathfield
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 17 current infrastructure and development projects inside Concord West - North Strathfield, worth an estimated $24.5 billion. A further 164 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $113.1 billion. 43 are already under construction and 64 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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Local capital investments, major urban planning strategies, and infrastructure works play a pivotal role in shaping community development. AreaSearch has identified 64 individual projects positioned to influence the district. Prominent undertakings 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.
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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 68.7%. 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 local labour market in Concord West - North Strathfield is characterized by an educated talent pool, significant employment in professional services, and a low unemployment rate of 3.2%. As of March 2026, employed residents total 7,623, while joblessness sits 1.0% under the Greater Sydney figure of 4.1%, and labour force participation matches the metropolitan standard at 68.9%. Census records indicate that 50.9% of local workers operated from home, though this figure was influenced by Covid-19 lockdown restrictions. Major industries of employment for local residents comprise health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and finance & insurance.
Representation is especially pronounced in finance & insurance, where local workforce concentration is 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, retail trade accounts for 7.6% of local employment, tracking below the Greater Sydney mark of 9.3%. A Census-recorded ratio of 0.7 workers for every resident demonstrates healthy local job availability. AreaSearch evaluations of ABS and SALM metrics indicate that over the year leading to March 2026, the local labour force contracted by 2.1% while total employment fell by 2.0%, leaving the unemployment level practically unchanged. In contrast, Greater Sydney recorded a 1.9% rise in employment, a 1.9% expansion in its labour pool, and a slight reduction in unemployment. Looking forward, national projections published by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26 outline prospective employment trends over five and ten-year horizons. Nationally, employment is anticipated to increase by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying widely by sector. When applied to Concord West - North Strathfield's industry profile via simple weighting extrapolation (excluding localized demographic adjustments), local jobs are projected to rise by 7.0% over five years and 14.2% over ten years.
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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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Taxation statistics from the ATO for financial year 2023 indicate that taxpayers within the Concord West - North Strathfield SA2 recorded a median income of $61,099 and an average income of $83,665, placing the area among the top tiers nationwide and exceeding Greater Sydney's median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, estimated earnings as of March 2026 reach approximately $67,404 for the median and $92,299 for the average. In the 2021 Census, personal, family, and household earnings placed between the 79th and 87th percentiles nationally.
The largest cohort of earners falls within the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket, capturing 29.8% of residents (4,073 people) compared to 30.9% regionally, while 39.1% earn above $3,000/week, highlighting substantial local purchasing power. Although residential expenses absorb 15.4% of earnings, disposable income ranks in the 86th percentile, and the suburb achieves an overall SEIFA income placement in the 9th decile.
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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Census findings show that the dwelling landscape in Concord West - North Strathfield was divided between 51.0% detached houses and 48.9% attached or multi-unit dwellings (incorporating apartments and semi-detached properties), compared to 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings across greater metropolitan Sydney. Outright home ownership reached 32.7%, tracking well above the metropolitan rate, with mortgaged properties representing 30.8% and rental housing accounting for 36.4%. Median monthly mortgage commitments averaged $2,600 and weekly rents stood at $500, outstripping the Sydney metropolitan benchmarks of $2,427 and $470 respectively. Compared against national medians of $1,863 for mortgages and $375 for rent, local housing expenses remain noticeably elevated.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Concord West - North Strathfield counted 4,412 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,696 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 constitute 74.7% of all local households, divided between couple families with children (40.3%), couples without children (23.5%), and single parent arrangements (9.8%). Non-family setups make up the remaining 25.3%, consisting of single-person dwellings (19.8%) and shared group housing (5.3%). The suburb's median household size of 2.8 people slightly exceeds the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
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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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Residents of Concord West - North Strathfield exhibit superior educational attainment relative to State and national benchmarks, with 46.4% of individuals aged 15+ holding tertiary degrees, versus 32.2% in NSW and 30.4% in Australia. Among these qualifications, bachelor degrees represent 30.0%, postgraduate degrees comprise 13.4%, and graduate diplomas account for 3.0%. Meanwhile, vocational credentials are held by 24.0% of the population aged 15+, consisting of certificates (13.2%) and advanced diplomas (10.8%). Active learning engagement is widespread throughout the community, with 31.7% of the population enrolled in an educational institution. This proportion encompasses 9.5% attending primary schools, 7.8% in secondary institutions, and 7.1% engaged in tertiary studies.
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Public transport in Concord West - North Strathfield reaches 76 stops on 26 routes, timetabled for about 5,900 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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The public transit network serving Concord West - North Strathfield includes 76 active bus and rail stops operating across 26 discrete routes, delivering a collective 5,868 weekly scheduled passenger services. Accessibility is favorable, with residents situated an average of 201 meters from their nearest transit node. Given the area's residential role, commuting patterns are heavily outbound: private motor vehicles account for 68% of commuter journeys, rail transit captures 19%, and 5% of trips are made on foot. Vehicle ownership sits at an average of 1.1 cars per household. Additionally, 50.9% of workers were recorded working from home in the 2021 Census, reflecting pandemic circumstances at the time.
Across the broader transit network, scheduled trips average 838 per day, which translates to roughly 77 weekly departures per 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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Mortality metrics and chronic illness data evaluated by AreaSearch show excellent health profiles across Concord West - North Strathfield, highlighted by minimal incidence of long-term medical conditions across all age brackets. Moreover, private healthcare membership is widespread, covering approximately 61% of the local population (8,310 people), well above the Australian benchmark of 55.7%. Asthma and arthritis represent the primary chronic ailments in the district, each reported by 5.4 and 5.4% of residents, while 78.4% of the population reported no long-term health conditions, outperforming the Greater Sydney rate of 74.6%. Seniors aged 65 and over constitute 14.7% of the community (2,009 people) and maintain strong overall health outcomes in line with national patterns.
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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Concord West - North Strathfield demonstrates substantial multicultural diversity, with 45.3% of its population born overseas and 47.3% using a non-English language in their households. Christianity is the predominant faith, practiced by 56.0% of residents. In addition, Hinduism exhibits notable local representation at 6.9%, compared with 5.2% observed across Greater Sydney. Regarding ancestral background, the most prevalent parental lineages reported in Concord West - North Strathfield are Chinese at 14.9% (significantly exceeding the wider regional level of 8.4%), Australian at 13.2%, and Other ancestries at 12.9%. Several other backgrounds show notable concentration within the area, including Italian at 10.1% (compared to 3.4% regionally), Korean at 5.0% (versus 1.1% regionally), and Spanish at 0.9% (versus 0.6%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Concord West - North Strathfield is 37. 32.7% 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 age distribution across Concord West - North Strathfield closely tracks Greater Sydney, with maximum variations between cohorts limited to 1.4 percentage points. The median age is estimated by AreaSearch at 37 as at August 2026, holding steady from the 2021 Census and matching Greater Sydney's Census benchmark of 37. The most notable shift since the Census occurred within the 25 - 44 cohort, which rose from 30.4% to an estimated 31.8% of the populace. Projections to 2041 suggest this young-to-middle adult demographic will absorb the bulk of growth, gaining 2,086 residents (48%) to reach 6,429.
Concurrently, older cohorts aged 65+ are expected to see the fastest rate of expansion, climbing 57% to 3,162 residents, while cohorts of children and young adults are forecast to diminish.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
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 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 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 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 — 256 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (12,842 at the 2021 Census → 13,669 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 (120011672). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.