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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 Croydon is $2.70m, with units at $880k. House values have moved 3.9% a year compounded over five years.
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Croydon has an estimated 11,360 residents, up from 10,993 at the 2021 Census — a change of 367 people, or 3.3%. That puts 4,386 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 resident count for Croydon stands at approximately 11,360 as of Aug 2026. Compared to the 10,993 people recorded in the 2021 Census, this indicates an expansion of 367 people (3.3%). This net adjustment stems from the ABS estimated resident population count of 11,360 as of June 2025 alongside 4 validated new addresses identified following the Census. With 4,386 persons per square kilometer, the locality ranks in the highest 10% nationwide for population density among areas evaluated by AreaSearch, rendering local land exceptionally coveted.
Inflow from abroad served as the core engine of local demographic expansion, effectively representing the solitary source of population additions throughout recent timeframes. Projections generated jointly by the ABS and Geoscience Australia, released in 2024 using 2022 as the base year, are utilized by AreaSearch across SA2 locations, while NSW State Government SA2 forecasts from 2022 (with 2021 as the base year) are adopted for locations lacking this coverage. Age-cohort growth trends derived from these datasets are likewise extended across all territories spanning 2032 to 2041. Looking forward, AreaSearch projects population growth exceeding the median benchmark across assessed statistical divisions, with local numbers anticipated to expand by 1,512 persons to 2041 according to the most recent annual ERP statistics, denoting a 13.3% cumulative increase over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
124 new dwellings have been approved in Croydon over the past five years, an average of 24 a year. That is 2.2 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 24 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 58% 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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Dwelling consents in Croydon have run at approximately 24 new homes per year, accumulating to 124 homes across the preceding 5 financial years. In the context of a shrinking local population in recent times, this rate of construction represents a sufficient volume that benefits prospective purchasers, with building projects averaging an anticipated construction cost of $552,000 per dwelling. Furthermore, the district recorded $70,000 in commercial approvals during the current financial year, underlining its overwhelmingly residential character. Compared to Greater Sydney, Croydon exhibits roughly half the construction activity per resident and ranks within the 30th percentile of nationally evaluated regions, which limits buyer options and encourages demand for already built homes.
This lower level also mirrors national trends, indicating a mature market and suggesting potential restrictions on development. The new building sector comprises 58.0% detached dwellings and 42.0% medium and high-density housing, with a growing mix of attached housing types that provide options across various price ranges, from large family residences to more affordable compact units. Given that there are approximately 510 people per dwelling approval, Croydon demonstrates a highly mature property market. According to the latest quarterly projection from AreaSearch, Croydon is anticipated to gain 1,512 residents by 2041. Should current construction volumes persist, housing supply could find it difficult to keep pace with demographic expansion, which may intensify competition among prospective purchasers and apply upward pressure on property prices.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Croydon
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 6 current infrastructure and development projects inside Croydon, worth an estimated $5.33 billion. A further 112 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $74.3 billion. 25 are already under construction and 37 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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Few elements shape a community's evolution as decisively as strategic planning frameworks, public works, and upgrades to local infrastructure. AreaSearch has pinpointed a total of 34 projects with the capacity to influence the locality. Prominent works include Croydon Transport Oriented Development Precinct, Burwood Culture House, NSW School Infrastructure Program - Inner West, and Cardinal Freeman Final Release Development - Wattle Building, with the accompanying catalog highlighting those of prime significance.
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Croydon Transport Oriented Development Precinct
A state-led urban renewal initiative delivering high-density, mixed-use housing around Croydon Station. The project involves two distinct planning frameworks: the NSW Government TOD SEPP controls for the Inner West LGA (commenced early 2025) and a tailored alternative masterplan for the Burwood LGA side, finalised in February 2026. The combined precinct aims to deliver over 4500 new homes over 15 years. Key features include buildings up to 6 storeys near the station, heritage protections for The Strand and Malvern Hill, enhanced active transport links, and a 2 percent affordable housing requirement for large developments.
Burwood Culture House
A new arts and cultural precinct transforming the former Burwood Library car park on the corner of Conder Street and Railway Parade into a city-shaping community hub. Designed by CHROFI with Tyrrell Studio, the facility will include a theatre, studio, two multipurpose halls, a community lounge and a cafe. The surrounding new urban park will feature a public plaza, sloping green lawn, garden terrace, interactive water play, public art and landscaping. A 50-space underground Council car park will replace the displaced surface parking and connect underground to the adjacent 600-space Burwood Place car park.The project forms part of the broader Holdmark Burwood Place mixed-use precinct and is supported by a partnership with the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia. Demolition and the first stage of construction commenced on 29 September 2025.
WestConnex M4 East
5.5km twin three-lane motorway tunnels connecting the M4 at Homebush to Haberfield via Concord, part of the 33km WestConnex network. Known as Stage 1B of WestConnex, this was Australia's longest urban road tunnel at the time of completion. Features advanced safety systems and removes thousands of vehicles from surface roads, providing traffic-light free motorway connection. Opened July 13, 2019. Delivered by Leighton Contractors, Samsung and John Holland joint venture.
Inner West Council Capital Works Program
Inner West Council's ongoing annual capital works program delivering infrastructure renewal and community improvements across the LGA. The 2025-26 program totals $119.6 million in planned works covering parks, playgrounds, roads, footpaths, and community facilities. Active projects include inclusive playground upgrades, civic centre works, sporting amenity upgrades, and road renewals across suburbs including Ashfield, Croydon Park, Dulwich Hill and Leichhardt.
Sydney Metro Sydenham to Bankstown Conversion
The Sydenham to Bankstown conversion involves upgrading 13km of the T3 Bankstown Line to metro standards. As of May 2026, the project is in a final testing and construction 'blitz', with conversion works over 85% complete. Key milestones include the opening of the Bankstown Station transport hub in March 2026 and the installation of over 1,100 fixed gap fillers. Testing has entered a rigorous phase to validate signalling and platform screen doors, with passenger services scheduled to commence in the second half of 2026.
Strathfield Town Centre Masterplan
Council-led masterplan to guide renewal of the Strathfield Town Centre, including Strathfield Square and Strathfield Plaza precincts. Hassell leads the multi-disciplinary team preparing the draft masterplan. A Key Directions Report outlining ten key directions was publicly exhibited until July 2025 with submissions closed 18 July 2025. Focus areas include improved public spaces and pedestrian connections, a more vibrant retail and dining offer, integrated transport access, and a greener, more inclusive town centre. The final masterplan will inform any future amendments to the Strathfield Local Environment Plan and Development Control Plan.
379-381 Liverpool Road Residential Development
Approved development for demolition of existing structures and construction of two residential flat buildings of 6 storeys consisting of 60 dwellings over basement and at grade car parking and two multi dwelling housing buildings of two to three storeys consisting of 6 dwellings with associated car parking and landscaping. Project received deferred commencement consent in December 2016 but construction has not yet commenced.
The Carlyle Enfield
A boutique 6-storey apartment development in Sydney's Inner West offering 32 modern one- and two-bedroom residences with high-quality finishes, open-plan layouts, premium materials, private balconies, communal rooftop garden, four ground-floor commercial spaces, and basement parking. Located between Burwood and Strathfield with easy access to Henley Park, Enfield Aquatic Centre, cafes, schools, and public transport.
5,930 residents of Croydon are employed, from a labour force of 6,191. Unemployment sits at 4.2%, with participation at 62.0%. 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. The working-day population is estimated at 9,616, about 85% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local labour pool in Croydon is exceptionally well-credentialed, featuring prominent participation in professional services and an unemployment rate of 4.2%. Employed residents numbered 5,930 as of March 2026, alongside an unemployment rate virtually matching Greater Sydney's 4.1%, whereas the local labour participation rate of 62.0% trails the broader metropolitan mark of 68.9% by a noticeable margin. Census figures indicated that 49.7% of working locals operated from home, though the influence of Covid-19 restrictions must be kept in mind. Local workers are predominantly engaged across health care & social assistance, professional & technical roles, and education & training.
Specialization in education & training is especially prominent, capturing a proportion of the workforce 1.3 times that seen regionally. By comparison, construction accounts for a smaller footprint, employing 6.3% of workers locally against 8.6% across the wider region. Comparing the resident workforce to the daytime Census working population indicates that this largely residential enclave provides relatively few jobs on site. AreaSearch evaluation of ABS and SALM figures indicates that across the 12-month period, the local labour force contracted by 1.9% and employment decreased by 1.4%, leading to a 0.5 percentage points decrease in the unemployment rate. Over the same timeline, Greater Sydney recorded increases of 1.9% in employment and 1.9% in the labour force, accompanied by a marginal drop in unemployment. Broader perspective on future workforce requirements within Croydon can be derived from national employment projections published by Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26. Applying these five and ten-year sectoral outlooks to the local employment distribution suggests potential expansion paths, noting that while total national employment is predicted to rise 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, individual sectors display divergent trajectories. Weighting Croydon's industry profile against these forecasts indicates local employment expansion of 7.0% over five years and 14.2% over ten years (offered as an illustrative weighted extrapolation that omits local demographic projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Croydon is $2,121 a week (about $110,000 a year), with median personal income at $785 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $57,159 a year against an average of $77,191. 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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ATO postcode figures compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 place Croydon SA2 earnings well above national standards, showing a median income of $57,159 and an average income of $77,191. These metrics compare to Greater Sydney benchmarks of $60,817 (median) and $83,003 (average). Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% following financial year 2023, updated estimates as of March 2026 stand near $63,058 for the median and $85,157 for the average. In the 2021 Census, Croydon's weekly household earnings placed in the 73rd percentile ($2,121 weekly), whilst individual earnings reached the 46th percentile.
A bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 forms the largest earning segment, accounting for 28.8% of residents (3,271 people), aligning closely with the 30.9% share recorded across the broader region. Local economic vitality is underlined by 34.6% of households earning more than $3,000 per week, fostering substantial consumer expenditure. Although residential expenses absorb 15.7% of earnings, robust income levels sustain disposable income at the 74th percentile, placing the area in the 8th decile for SEIFA income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Croydon had 3,707 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 57% detached houses and 25% apartments. 30% are owned with a mortgage, 33% rented and 37% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $460 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,640 a month, a total housing cost higher than 77% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 21.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 28.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the most recent Census, Croydon's residential stock was divided between 57.2% houses and 42.8% other dwellings (encompassing apartments, semi-detached properties, and 'other' dwellings), relative to 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings across Sydney metro. Outright property ownership reached 37.1%, notably exceeding metropolitan levels, while mortgaged homes accounted for 30.0% and rented properties made up 32.9%. The local median monthly mortgage payment reached $2,640, surpassing the Sydney metro benchmark of $2,427, while typical weekly rent stood at $460 compared to $470 across Sydney metro. When viewed against national figures, Croydon's monthly mortgage commitments sit substantially above the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents track considerably higher than the $375 national benchmark.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Croydon counted 3,707 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.8 people each. 37% are couples with children, against 24% couples without children. 21% 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 the vast majority of local households at 74.5%, divided into 37.4% couples with children, 23.8% couples without children, and 11.7% single parent families. The balance of 25.5% consists of non-family living arrangements, primarily lone person households at 21.2% alongside group households at 4.4%. With a median household size of 2.8 people, Croydon records a larger average occupancy than Greater Sydney's 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
43.3% of adults in Croydon hold a university qualification, including 28.1% with a bachelor degree and 12.7% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 82% of areas nationally. A further 11.6% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 3,345 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,119 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Academic credentials among Croydon residents outpace broader indicators by a wide margin, with 43.3% of individuals aged 15+ possessing tertiary degrees, compared to 30.4% nationally across Australia and 32.2% across NSW. This pronounced academic profile provides strong support for participation in the knowledge economy. The most prevalent credential is a bachelor degree at 28.1%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 12.7% and graduate diplomas at 2.5%. Meanwhile, vocational qualifications represent 21.8% of attainment among residents aged 15+, consisting of certificates (11.6%) and advanced diplomas (10.2%). Formal study engagement is substantial throughout the locality, with 30.1% of the population enrolled in education programs.
This comprises 8.3% attending tertiary education, 7.7% in primary education, and 7.7% undertaking secondary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Croydon reaches 91 stops on 42 routes, timetabled for about 4,800 services a week. The typical home sits about 150 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.0 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transit infrastructure in Croydon encompasses 91 active transport stops delivering integrated bus and rail connectivity. These facilities are served across 42 individual routes that supply 4,797 weekly passenger trips in total. Accessibility across the network is exceptional, with locals residing an average of 146 meters from the nearest stop. Given the area's predominantly residential profile, the majority of journeys head outward, where cars serve as the primary mode of travel for 64% of commuters, alongside 22% using trains and 6% travelling on foot. Household vehicle availability averages 1.0 per dwelling, trailing the regional standard.
In addition, 49.7% of working locals operated from home during the 2021 Census, a figure potentially influenced by COVID-19 settings. Transit schedules across all lines deliver a collective frequency of 685 trips per day, which translates to roughly 52 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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74.0% of residents in Croydon report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 90% of areas nationally. 6.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 57.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.2 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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AreaSearch evaluations of chronic condition incidence and mortality statistics indicate exceptional overall health profiles throughout Croydon, highlighted by minimal incidence of typical illnesses across all age cohorts and extensive private health insurance coverage taking in roughly 57% of residents (~6,475 people). For comparison, Greater Sydney registers private cover at 59.9%. The two most prevalent health conditions recorded locally were arthritis and mental health issues, each affecting 6.1 and 6.1% of the population, whereas 74.0% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, comparable to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. The working-age cohort demonstrates strong vitality with minimal chronic health burdens.
Individuals aged 65 and over account for 19.7% of the community (2,241 people), tracking above the 15.5% share across Greater Sydney. Health indicators among local seniors remain very robust, with national standings aligning broadly with the wider populace.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
47.7% of Croydon residents were born overseas and 53.2% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 89% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Chinese (23.2%) and Australian (12.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Croydon exhibits a pronounced level of multicultural diversity, characterized by 47.7% of its inhabitants being born overseas and 53.2% communicating in a language other than English at home. Christianity represents the most widespread religious affiliation, followed by 47.3% of the community. In contrast to broader patterns, Buddhism shows a marked overrepresentation, encompassing 6.9% of local residents compared with 4.1% across Greater Sydney. Regarding ancestral background (based on parents' place of birth), the three largest heritages identified in Croydon are Chinese, representing 23.2% of locals (substantially above the 8.4% regional proportion), Australian, accounting for 12.6% (noticeably below the regional 17.8%), and English, making up 12.4% (well under the 19.0% regional average).
Additional notable variations in cultural background include Lebanese heritage at 4.3% locally (compared to 2.6% regionally), Korean at 1.9% (versus 1.1%), and Croatian at 1.6% (versus 0.7%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Croydon is 40. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 32.2% 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 demographic profile of Croydon skews older, with estimates updated to August 2026 showing 19.7% of residents in retiree and elderly cohorts (65+), against 15.5% across Greater Sydney, whilst young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) account for only 28.1% compared to 31.4% regionally. The estimated median age stood at 40 as at August 2026, down from 41 at the 2021 Census and exceeding the Greater Sydney Census median of 37 by 3 years. Since the Census, the middle aged and young retiree cohorts (45 - 64) fell from 27.0% to an estimated 24.4%.
Concurrently, the 5 to 14 cohort declined from 10.5% to an estimated 8.4%, while the 15 to 24 group expanded from 12.7% to 15.7%, illustrating an established cohort progressing in age with limited replacement from incoming younger families. Demographic forecasts to 2041 anticipate the largest expansion within retiree and elderly cohorts, climbing by 1,338 residents (60%) to 3,579, contrasted with projected contractions across children and young adults along with middle aged and young retiree cohorts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Croydon
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 last month 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 last month 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 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | May 2026 4 months ago all 6 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 May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago 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 — 4 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (10,993 at the 2021 Census → 11,360 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 (120031679). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.