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The median house price in Eastwood is $2.72m, with units at $780k. House values have moved 3.2% a year compounded over five years.
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Eastwood has an estimated 20,446 residents, up from 18,974 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,472 people, or 7.8%. Growth has averaged 0.8% a year over five years. 159 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 90.6% of that increase. That puts 3,865 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 the analysis by AreaSearch, the population of Eastwood is approximately 20,446 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 1,472 individuals (7.8%) compared to the 18,974 residents recorded in the 2021 Census. This population shift is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population of 20,279 as of June 2025 alongside 159 validated new addresses identified since the Census. With these figures, the density of the area stands at 3,865 persons per square kilometer, placing it within the top 10% of all countrywide locations analyzed by AreaSearch, pointing to highly prized land resources.
The 7.8% population expansion in Eastwood since the 2021 census outpaced the state average of 7.1%, positioning the locality as a leading growth zone. The main driver of this population rise was overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 90.6% of the total demographic gains in recent times. AreaSearch implements projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for individual SA2 regions, published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline year. For SA2 territories where this data is unavailable, projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 with a 2021 base year are applied. Age bracket growth trends derived from these sources are extended to cover all locations from 2032 to 2041. Based on these anticipated demographic transformations, the locality is projected to experience population expansion exceeding the national median. The region is forecast to add 2,600 residents by 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP statistics, translating to a total growth of 11.9% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
855 new dwellings have been approved in Eastwood over the past five years, an average of 171 a year. That places the area in the 76th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 8 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 122 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 27% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 129, broadly in line with that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Eastwood has seen an annual average of approximately 171 new dwelling approvals, resulting in a total of 855 residential properties over the last 5 financial years. In the current financial year of FY-26, there have been 119 approvals registered. Since the average number of new residents per constructed dwelling was only 0.9 annually over the past 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), the volume of new building matches or runs ahead of local demand. This environment gives purchasers increased choice and supports population expansion that may outpace current forecasts, with new dwellings being built at an average cost of $370,000.
Additionally, commercial development approvals reached $2.1 million during this financial year, highlighting the predominantly residential character of the suburb. Building activity per person in Eastwood is 16.0% lower than the wider Greater Sydney average, yet the suburb sits in the 81st percentile of all locations monitored nationally. Of the housing constructed recently, 27.0% consists of standalone houses, while 73.0% is composed of townhouses or apartments. This focus on high-density residences delivers more budget-friendly entry points and draws downsizers, property investors, and first-time buyers. This trend represents a notable change from the current housing stock (where houses make up 53.0%), pointing to a scarcity of developable land and representing a response to changing lifestyle choices and housing affordability pressures. The suburb averages about 137 people per dwelling approval, showing a growing market. Projecting forward, the population of Eastwood is expected to increase by 2,432 residents by 2041, starting from the most recent quarterly estimate by AreaSearch. With the current pace of construction, the supply of new housing is projected to easily satisfy demand, creating favorable purchasing conditions and potentially paving the way for demographic growth that exceeds current population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 7 current infrastructure and development projects inside Eastwood, worth an estimated $702 million. A further 162 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $102.7 billion. 53 are already under construction and 82 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and education & training. 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 infrastructure projects, major works, and planning policies play a key role in shaping the development of the area. AreaSearch has identified 23 projects that are expected to influence the locality. The most relevant projects include the Eastwood Centre Redevelopment, the Eastwood Central Precinct Project, the Eastwood Masterplan, and the development at 173 Shaftsbury Road, with further details provided in the list below.
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Eastwood Centre Redevelopment
A transit-oriented mixed-use redevelopment of the 1.2-hectare Eastwood Shopping Centre site. Designed by SJB Architects, the scheme features four slender residential towers on a two-level retail and commercial podium, delivering around 780 apartments (including 5% affordable housing) across buildings up to 37 storeys on the Rutledge Street frontage. The precinct will include up to 20,875 square metres of retail and commercial space with two supermarkets, fresh-food markets, restaurants, and cafes celebrating Eastwood's multicultural food culture.Around 7,500 square metres of shared amenities and a 24/7 weatherproof pedestrian link connecting Rowe Street Mall to Rutledge Street are also planned. A State Significant Development Application (SSDA) and concurrent rezoning application are anticipated to be lodged around April 2026, with construction expected from 2027 and completion targeted for 2030.
Eastwood Central Precinct Project
The Eastwood Central Precinct Project focuses on revitalizing the Eastwood Town Centre by constructing a new multi-storey carpark at Glen Reserve. This infrastructure allows for the future demolition of the aging Glen Street Carpark to make way for a civic plaza, an expanded library, and a community hub. A primary feature is the installation of a large-scale underground stormwater detention tank designed to significantly reduce flood risk for local businesses and the surrounding precinct.
Eastwood Masterplan
City of Ryde is developing a masterplan to guide future growth and change in Eastwood town centre. The plan is intended to improve public spaces, support high quality and sustainable development, protect local character and heritage, address flooding issues, plan for infrastructure and consider economic opportunities linked to the Ryde Hospital redevelopment. Early engagement closed on 5 May 2024, technical studies are complete, and Council is now developing the masterplan before public exhibition and adoption.
173 Shaftsbury Road Development
A proposed high-density residential apartment development located on a prime R4-zoned site near Eastwood Station. The project involves the redevelopment of 173 Shaftsbury Road and potentially the adjacent 29 Glen Street to provide modern apartment living within walking distance of the Eastwood town centre, schools, and transport links. Early planning stages indicate a focus on high-quality design and community integration.
Second Avenue Townhouse Estate
A 31-townhome infill estate in Eastwood designed by BKA Architecture and developed by Radray Group. Completed in early 2026, the project features high-quality 2 and 3 bedroom townhomes with landscaped private outdoor areas and secure basement parking. The development is situated within 600 metres of Eastwood Station, providing easy access to the vibrant local shopping and dining precinct.
Cielo Epping
Mixed-use development by Meriton featuring Epping's tallest tower at 29 levels with 209 one, two, and three-bedroom apartments, designed with Studio SC. Includes premium finishes, sustainable features, onsite childcare centre, two retail shops, gym, sauna, outdoor pool, BBQ pavilion, and a level 26 rooftop garden. Located 4 minutes walk from Epping Train and Metro Station.
Ryde Hospital Redevelopment
The $526.8 million Ryde Hospital Redevelopment is a major expansion delivering a new seven-storey Acute Services Building (ASB) on the existing Eastwood campus. Delivered by Health Infrastructure NSW with builder AW Edwards, the project consolidates services previously spread across 21 buildings into a single modern facility. The ASB will feature an expanded emergency department, intensive care unit, operating theatres and procedure rooms, medical imaging including MRI, ambulatory care centre, paediatric short-stay unit, and additional adult inpatient beds.Interim facilities including a new ICU/CCU opened in May 2025. A key milestone was reached in March 2026 with the first major concrete pour for the ASB foundations, using a sustainable mix replacing 40 per cent of traditional cement with recycled materials. Construction of the ASB is on track for completion in late 2027, with main entrance works, demolition of legacy buildings, and landscaping to follow through 2028.
Epping Central Development
Proposed mixed-use development featuring two towers (20 and 22 storeys) with 126 apartments, retail, and commercial spaces opposite Epping train station. It includes underground parking and ground-level community and market facilities to rejuvenate the area.
11,033 residents of Eastwood are employed, from a labour force of 11,522. Unemployment sits at 4.2%, with participation at 65.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.1% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 17,207, about 84% 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 workforce in Eastwood is characterized by high levels of education, with particularly strong representation in the technology sector, an unemployment rate of 4.2%, and an estimated job growth of 0.9% over the previous year. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 11,033, while the unemployment rate was 0.1% higher than the Greater Sydney benchmark of 4.1%. Workforce participation is below average, standing at 65.8% compared to 69.1% across Greater Sydney. Census data indicates that a high proportion of residents, 48.9%, worked from home, though this figure may be influenced by COVID-19 lockdown restrictions.
The primary sectors employing local residents are health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and retail trade. Conversely, the construction industry employs only 6.4% of the local workforce, which is lower than the Greater Sydney level of 8.6%. The highly residential nature of the area suggests that local employment opportunities are limited, as shown by the comparison between the Census working population and the resident population. Analysis of SALM and ABS statistics by AreaSearch shows that during the 12 months ending March 2026, employment grew by 0.9% and the labor force expanded by 0.8%, keeping the unemployment level virtually unchanged. In comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 1.9%, the labor force grow by 1.9%, and unemployment decrease slightly. Future labor demand in Eastwood can be further understood through the national employment projections released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25. These five-year and ten-year forecasts have been aligned with the local industry profile to estimate future growth. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though rates of expansion vary considerably by sector. Applying these sectoral projections to the employment structure of Eastwood suggests that local employment could grow by 7.1% over five years and 14.4% over ten years (note that this is a basic weighted extrapolation for comparison purposes and does not incorporate local population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Eastwood is $1,953 a week (about $102,000 a year), with median personal income at $762 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $50,302 a year against an average of $72,896. The average runs 45% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. 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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The most recent postcode ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for the financial year 2023 indicate that incomes in the Eastwood SA2 are higher than the national average, showing a median income of $50,302 and an average of $72,896. This is lower than the Greater Sydney median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,003. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index increase of 10.32% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of March 2026 would be approximately $55,493 for the median and $80,419 for the average. In the 2021 Census, household income was positioned at the 62nd percentile ($1,953 weekly), whereas individual personal income sat at the 40th percentile.
Earnings distribution data shows that the $1,500 - 2,999 range includes 30.6% of the population (6,256 individuals), which matches the broader metropolitan trend of 30.9% in this bracket. Elevated housing costs consume 18.6% of income, but solid earnings ensure that disposable income remains at the 59th percentile, and the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 8th decile for income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Eastwood had 6,591 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 53% detached houses and 28% apartments. 29% are owned with a mortgage, 40% rented and 31% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $450 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,750 a month, a total housing cost higher than 85% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 23.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 32.5%. 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 mix of housing types in Eastwood at the time of the last Census consisted of 53.2% houses and 46.8% other dwelling structures (including townhouses, apartments, and alternative accommodation), compared to the Sydney metropolitan breakdown of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. The rate of home ownership in Eastwood was higher than the Sydney metropolitan average at 31.1%, while the remaining homes were mortgaged (29.2%) or rented (39.7%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was $2,750, which was higher than the Sydney metropolitan average of $2,427. The median weekly rent was $450, compared to $470 across metropolitan Sydney.
On a national level, mortgage repayments in Eastwood are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rent prices are higher than the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Eastwood counted 6,591 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 7,102 today, averaging 2.8 people each. 39% are couples with children, more than in 76% of areas nationally, against 26% 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 the majority of households at 75.3%, consisting of couples with children at 38.8%, couples without children at 25.5%, and single parent families at 9.7%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 24.7% of households, with single person households representing 19.8% and group households making up 4.9%. The median size of households in the area is 2.8 people, which is slightly larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
50.9% of adults in Eastwood hold a university qualification, including 31.0% with a bachelor degree and 17.3% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 86% of areas nationally. A further 9.6% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 2,550 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,118 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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The level of education in Eastwood is higher than regional and national averages, with 50.9% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% across NSW. This educational profile positions the population well for employment in knowledge-based industries. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 31.0%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 17.3% and graduate diplomas at 2.6%. Vocational education accounts for 19.9% of qualifications among residents aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas (10.3%) and certificates (9.6%). Participation in education is high, with 30.7% of the population currently undertaking formal study.
This student group includes 8.7% in primary school, 8.4% in tertiary institutions, and 6.2% enrolled in secondary school.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Eastwood reaches 126 stops on 34 routes, timetabled for about 6,200 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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Analysis of the local transport network shows 126 active public transit stops in Eastwood, consisting of bus and train services. These stops are served by 34 separate routes, which provide 6,226 passenger trips each week. Transport accessibility is high, with residents living an average of 149 meters from the nearest stop. Because the area is primarily residential, most workers commute out of the suburb, with private cars remaining the main mode of travel at 69%, followed by trains at 17% and buses at 6%. The average number of vehicles per household is 1.0, which is below the regional average.
A high proportion of residents, 48.9%, worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related conditions. Service frequency across all transit routes averages 889 trips per day, which represents about 49 weekly trips per stop. The map provided shows the 100 closest transit stops to the central point of the location.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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79.9% of residents in Eastwood report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 99% of areas nationally. 4.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 55.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.1 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health data indicates strong outcomes across Eastwood, based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality statistics and chronic disease rates, showing low rates of common illnesses across all age demographics. The proportion of residents with private health insurance is high, covering approximately 55% of the population (~11,327 people). This is lower than the Greater Sydney average of 59.9%. The most prevalent health conditions recorded among local residents are diabetes and arthritis, which affect 4.7% and 4.6% of the population, respectively. Meanwhile, 79.9% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 18.9% of the population (3,862 people), which is higher than the Greater Sydney proportion of 15.5%. The health status of these older residents is strong, with national rankings matching those of the broader community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
60.9% of Eastwood residents were born overseas and 68.8% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 97% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Chinese (42.8%) and English (10.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Eastwood shows high levels of cultural diversity, with 68.8% of residents speaking a language other than English at home and 60.9% of the population born outside of Australia. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 38.7% of the local population. Buddhism shows a notable overrepresentation at 7.0% of the population, compared to the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%. Regarding parental ancestry, the three most common backgrounds in Eastwood are Chinese, representing 42.8% of the population (higher than the regional average of 8.4%), English, representing 10.1% of the population (lower than the regional average of 19.0%), and Other, representing 10.1% of the population (lower than the regional average of 16.0%).
There are also variations in other heritage groups, with Korean ancestry overrepresented at 7.7% of the population (compared to 1.1% regionally), Lebanese ancestry at 0.9% (compared to 2.6%), and Sri Lankan ancestry at 0.5% (compared to 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Eastwood is 38. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 30.2% 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 median age of residents in Eastwood is 38 years, which is similar to the Greater Sydney average of 37 and the national median of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, Eastwood has a higher proportion of residents in the 65 - 74 age bracket (10.2%) but a lower proportion of children aged 5 - 14 years (9.8%). Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age bracket has increased from 11.0% to 13.0% of the population, and the 25 to 34 age bracket has grown from 15.8% to 17.2%. In contrast, the 55 to 64 group decreased from 12.7% to 11.2%, and the 5 to 14 cohort declined from 10.9% to 9.8%.
By 2041, the age structure is projected to change, with the 75 to 84 cohort growing by 67% (805 people) to reach 2,014, up from 1,208. Residents aged 65 and over are projected to make up 58% of the population growth, while declines are forecast for the 5 to 14 and 0 to 4 age brackets.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Eastwood
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 | Apr 2026 4 months ago all 7 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 Apr 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 159 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (18,974 at the 2021 Census → 20,446 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 (126021723). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.