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The median house price in Edmondson Park is $1.35m, with units at $765k. House values have moved 7.1% a year compounded over five years.
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Edmondson Park has an estimated 18,198 residents, up from 12,080 at the 2021 Census — a change of 6,118 people, or 50.6%. Growth has averaged 13.1% a year over five years, faster than 97% of areas nationally. 1,149 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 69.7% of that increase. That puts 3,003 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 population of Edmondson Park stands at approximately 18,198 as of Aug 2026. This represents an expansion of 6,118 people (50.6%) compared to the 12,080 people counted during the 2021 Census. Such growth is calculated by combining the ABS estimated resident population figure of 18,039 as of June 2025 with an added 1,149 validated new addresses identified following the Census. The local density reaches 3,003 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb within the highest quartile among nationwide areas examined by AreaSearch. Outperforming both the broader New South Wales increase of 7.3% and Greater Sydney figures, Edmondson Park's 50.6% surge positions it as an outstanding regional performer.
Inbound interstate migration served as the primary contributor, accounting for around 69.7% of recent net additions, while overseas arrivals and natural increase also delivered positive contributions. Population projections produced by ABS/Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 using 2022 as the base period, are utilised by AreaSearch for SA2 evaluations. For locations lacking this coverage, AreaSearch incorporates NSW State Government SA2 forecasts published in 2022 with a 2021 base year. From 2032 to 2041, cohort-specific age expansion rates from these series are applied across all districts. Looking ahead, Edmondson Park is projected to record standout demographic expansion within the top 10 percent of all statistical areas across the nation. Based on recent annual ERP statistics, the population is forecast to rise by 9,070 persons to 2041, culminating in a 49.0% cumulative surge across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
1,407 new dwellings have been approved in Edmondson Park over the past five years, an average of 281 a year. That places the area in the 99th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 15 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 279 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 29% 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 consent volumes in Edmondson Park have averaged roughly 281 residential units annually, accumulating to 1,407 homes across the previous 5 financial years. In the 5 financial years spanning FY-22 and FY-26, an average of 5.9 people arrived in the district for each home constructed, showing that local housing requirements significantly outstrip completions. This imbalance typically exerts upward pressure on home values and intensifies competition among buyers. Concurrently, average construction values for incoming dwellings stand at $392,000, which sits below wider regional benchmarks and offers comparatively accessible pricing for purchasers.
Furthermore, the present financial year has seen $64.4 million in commercial building approvals lodged, highlighting robust non-residential development activity. Per-capita building activity in Edmondson Park outpaces Greater Sydney by 197.0%, which provides prospective purchasers with diverse options despite a recent moderation in construction volume. This rate also exceeds the Australian benchmark by a wide margin, underscoring substantial developer enthusiasm. Attached dwellings represent 71.0% of recent approvals, while detached houses account for 29.0%. This growing focus on medium- and high-density formats provides accessible avenues for first-home buyers, downsizers, and property investors. It also marks a noticeable shift away from the existing neighbourhood pattern of 84.0% houses, responding to shrinking land supply alongside evolving lifestyle and budgeting requirements. Currently, the district records roughly 125 people per dwelling approval, pointing toward an expanding residential sector. Projections based on the most recent AreaSearch quarterly release indicate that Edmondson Park will add 8,910 residents by 2041. Should building continue at present rates, housing supply appears positioned to satisfy demand effectively, fostering advantageous market conditions for purchasers and potentially facilitating population gains above current expectations.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 22 current infrastructure and development projects inside Edmondson Park, worth an estimated $9.51 billion. A further 65 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $17.6 billion. 21 are already under construction and 37 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 works, development schemes, and strategic planning initiatives exert significant influence over neighbourhood outcomes. AreaSearch has pinpointed 34 projects expected to affect the community. Prominent developments include Ed.Square, Edmondson Park Precinct Development, Edmondson Park High School, and Croatia Avenue Apartments, with primary initiatives detailed in the accompanying overview.
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Ed.Square
Ed.Square is a $1.5 billion masterplanned community by Frasers Property Australia in Sydney's South West, designed as a 100% walkable urban village adjacent to the Edmondson Park train station. The precinct integrates over 1,800 residences alongside a 40,000 sqm Town Centre featuring 90+ retailers, an Eat Street dining hub, Event Cinemas, and iPlay. The project achieves a 6-Star Green Star Communities rating, with ongoing residential construction phases continuing toward completion.
Edmondson Park Precinct Development
A 425-hectare urban renewal masterplan in Sydney South West Growth Area delivering approximately 8,000 homes. Major 2026 milestones include the completion of Precinct 9 civil works and the ongoing construction of the Edmondson Park High School (due 2027). Landcom is progressing 'Town Centre North' including a 100% Affordable Housing project on Croatia Avenue slated to start construction in early 2026. Urban Property Group's 'Chapter Place' is currently under construction with 106 terraces at Sites 1 and 2 Buchan Avenue scheduled for completion in Q4 2026.Frasers Property continues delivery at Ed.Square with the Foveaux Collection and Soho homes within the Central Park residential neighborhood.
Edmondson Park Town Centre Expansion
Major mixed-use town centre development including Ed.Square by Frasers Property and The Edmondson Collection by ALAND. It features around 3,500 dwellings, 40,000sqm of retail space, over 120 shops, a Coles supermarket, Event Cinemas, and extensive community open space, providing comprehensive services and amenities directly adjacent to Edmondson Park railway station. Community input highlighted strong support for shared green spaces, outdoor seating, nature play and practical features like neutral facade colours.
Chapter Place Terraces
Construction is underway on 106 tri-level terrace homes (Lot 1: 43 terraces, Lot 2: 63 terraces) at Chapter Place, on Buchan Avenue in Edmondson Park. Developed and built by Urban Property Group and designed by Cox Architecture, the 3 and 4 bedroom terraces feature rooftop terraces, private entries and garages. This is the first stage of the broader $1.5 billion Chapter Place masterplan, which is planned to deliver up to 1,900 homes on a 51,634 square metre landholding around 800 metres from Edmondson Park Station.A previously approved townhouse scheme on a third nearby site has since been superseded by a larger apartment tower proposal now on public exhibition.
Bathla Group Croatia Avenue (164)
A $135.5 million mixed-use development by Bathla Group comprising 598 apartments across four stages in buildings ranging from 4 to 9 storeys, 1,289.90 sqm of retail space, basement parking for 926 vehicles, landscaping, and associated structures. Features include a central courtyard, recreational facilities, townhouses, retail spaces, restaurants, and childcare. Located near Ed.Square and Edmondson Park train station.
Edmondson Park High School
New public high school under construction for Edmondson Park. The project includes 40 permanent classrooms, 3 support learning classrooms, specialist learning hubs for science, performing arts, food technology, textiles and wood technology, a gymnasium, library, lecture theatre, canteen and landscaped grounds. Main structural works are complete with building commissioning, furniture installation and landscaping underway. Opening remains scheduled for Day 1, Term 1, 2027.
Basin 14 Edmondson Park Flood Detention Basin
Construction of a major 48 ML flood detention basin facility incorporating nine bioretention cells, two stormwater wetlands, and trunk drainage infrastructure. The development delivers extensive public amenities including shared pedestrian and cycling paths, open space landscaping, viewing platforms, a playground, dog park, and dedicated car parking to support regional flood resilience and urban growth in Edmondson Park.
Chapter Place
Chapter Place is a $1.5 billion masterplanned precinct by Urban Property Group in Edmondson Park, delivering up to 1,900 homes and ground-floor retail across five sites totalling 51,634 square metres, located 800 metres from Edmondson Park Station. Stages 1 and 2, designed by Cox Architecture, comprise 106 tri-level terraces (43 in Lot 1, 63 in Lot 2) and are under construction, having broken ground in March 2025 with completion targeted for Q4 2026. Later stages propose up to 14-15 residential towers of 4 to 40 storeys across the remaining sites.An estimated 4,700 residents are expected to call the precinct home by mid-2030.
10,910 residents of Edmondson Park are employed, from a labour force of 11,091. Unemployment sits at 1.6%, with participation at 80.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 13,667, about 75% 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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Edmondson Park features an educated local labour pool with significant representation in professional roles, alongside a minimal jobless rate of 1.6% and a 5.1% estimated rise in workforce numbers across the prior twelve months. Employed locals numbered 10,910 as of March 2026. The local unemployment level sits 2.5% under the Greater Sydney figure of 4.1%, while the participation rate of 80.5% substantially exceeds the broader metropolitan benchmark of 68.9%. Census records indicate that 42.0% of local workers operated from home, though this metric was influenced by Covid-19 restrictions. The leading employment sectors for local residents comprise health care & social assistance, retail trade, along with professional & technical services.
Concentration is especially pronounced in health care & social assistance, where workforce representation is 1.3 times the regional standard. Conversely, professional & technical roles are underrepresented, engaging 8.8% of local workers relative to 11.5% across Greater Sydney. Comparing the Census count of local jobs against the resident workforce suggests that the area remains primarily residential with limited local employment opportunities. AreaSearch examination of ABS and SALM figures shows that in the 12 months to March 2026, local employment grew by 5.1% while the labour force expanded by 5.0%, preserving a steady unemployment rate. Across Greater Sydney over the same timeframe, employment climbed 1.9%, the labour supply rose 1.9%, and the jobless level experienced a slight reduction. Medium- and long-term hiring trends can be evaluated using Jobs and Skills Australia projections released in Mar-26. These five- and ten-year national estimates have been applied to the local workforce composition to gauge prospective expansion. Across Australia, total employment is expected to lift by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying widely across different sectors. Projecting these industry-weighted rates onto Edmondson Park suggests local employment could increase by 6.9% over five years and 14.3% over ten years (noting this calculation represents an illustrative weighted extrapolation rather than a local demographic forecast).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Edmondson Park is $2,562 a week (about $133,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,008 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $66,085 a year against an average of $74,677. 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 tax return figures for financial year 2023 published at postcode level by AreaSearch show Edmondson Park SA2 median taxpayer earnings of $66,085 and an average of $74,677. These figures surpass national standards, comparing against a median of $60,817 and an average of $83,003 across Greater Sydney. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, modelled values reach approximately $72,905 (median) and $82,384 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census positions local household, personal, and family incomes between the 79th and 91st percentiles across the country.
In terms of earnings brackets, 40.7% of the local population (7,406 individuals) falls within the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly band, compared to 30.9% across the wider region. Financial capacity is highlighted by the 38.8% of households generating over $3,000 each week, underpinning local retail and service spending. Although housing commitments absorb 21.8% of income, strong remuneration ensures disposable earnings rank in the 86th percentile, with the district placed in the 9th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Edmondson Park had 3,349 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 84% detached houses and 10% apartments. 59% are owned with a mortgage, 33% rented and 9% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $550 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,800 a month, a total housing cost higher than 99% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 21.5% 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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At the time of the latest Census, residential stock in Edmondson Park consisted of 83.9% separate houses and 16.2% other dwellings (incorporating apartments, townhouses, semi-detached, and alternative dwelling types), whereas Greater Sydney recorded 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership stood at 8.5%, trailing the metropolitan average, while 58.9% of properties carried a mortgage and 32.5% were occupied by renters. Median monthly mortgage commitments were $2,800, notably higher than the Sydney metro median of $2,427, and median weekly rental payments reached $550 compared to $470 across Sydney metro.
Relative to Australian benchmarks, local monthly loan repayments significantly exceed the $1,863 national average, and weekly rents sit well above the $375 recorded nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Edmondson Park counted 3,349 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 5,045 today, averaging 3.4 people each. 61% are couples with children, more than in 99% of areas nationally, against 17% couples without children. 11% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute 87.5% of local households, consisting of 60.6% couples with children, 17.3% couples without children, and 8.6% single parent families. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 12.5%, comprising 10.9% lone person households and 1.6% group households. The median household occupancy of 3.4 people exceeds the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
42.4% of adults in Edmondson Park hold a university qualification, including 28.3% with a bachelor degree and 11.8% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 84% of areas nationally. A further 13.6% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 2,256 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,086 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Tertiary qualification levels in Edmondson Park exceed surrounding regional averages, with 42.4% of citizens aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared with 21.4% in the SA4 region and 27.2% across the SA3 area. This strong educational profile supports participation in knowledge-intensive industries. Bachelor degrees are held by 28.3% of the population, postgraduate qualifications by 11.8%, and graduate diplomas by 2.3%. In addition, technical and vocational training accounts for 24.8% of qualifications among residents aged 15+, comprising advanced diplomas at 11.2% and certificates at 13.6%. A significant share of the population is engaged in study, with 36.0% of residents actively participating in formal education.
Primary school students make up 13.4%, secondary pupils account for 8.6%, and 7.1% of residents are enrolled in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Edmondson Park reaches 38 stops on 43 routes, timetabled for about 4,900 services a week. The typical home sits about 270 m from its nearest stop. Trains carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.6 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport connectivity in Edmondson Park encompasses 38 active transport stops spanning bus and rail services. These facilities are served by 43 distinct routes that deliver a total of 4,938 weekly passenger trips. Access to transit is solid, with locals residing an average of 268 meters from their closest stop. Given the area's residential profile, outward commuting prevails, with private vehicles serving as the main travel method for 82% of commuters and rail handling 13%. Household vehicle ownership stands at an average of 1.6 per dwelling, higher than the regional norm.
Additionally, 42.0% of the workforce worked from home according to the 2021 Census, reflecting conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Transit service frequency across the network provides an average of 705 trips per day across all routes, translating to roughly 129 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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85.9% of residents in Edmondson Park report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 93% of areas nationally. 3.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 56.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.3 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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AreaSearch evaluations of mortality and chronic disease metrics indicate excellent health indicators across Edmondson Park, with low incidence of common health ailments recorded across every age group. Furthermore, private health insurance coverage is extensive, held by roughly 56% of the population (~10,209 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney. Asthma and diabetes represent the most prevalent diagnosed conditions among residents, affecting 4.7 and 3.7% of the population respectively, while 85.9% of inhabitants reported no medical ailments, outperforming the Greater Sydney rate of 74.6%. Residents aged 65 and over make up 6.1% of the community (1,113 people), well below the 15.5% share across Greater Sydney.
Health outcomes among elderly residents remain robust, with national metrics aligning with the wider community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
53.6% of Edmondson Park residents were born overseas and 65.7% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 95% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Indian (13.2%) and Australian (9.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Edmondson Park stands out for cultural diversity, with 53.6% of residents born outside Australia and 65.7% using a language other than English in the home. Christianity represents the most common religious affiliation at 40.5% of the population. Hinduism exhibits notable local representation, accounting for 17.8% of the community compared to the Greater Sydney benchmark of 5.2%. Regarding ancestral background based on parents' country of birth, the primary groups in Edmondson Park are Other at 36.1% (compared to 16.0% across the region), Indian at 13.2% (surpassing the regional benchmark of 3.6%), and Australian at 9.6% (below the regional level of 17.8%).
Divergences also appear in other communities: Filipino heritage represents 3.5% locally (vs 2.0% regionally), Samoan accounts for 1.7% (vs 0.5%), and Serbian stands at 1.6% (vs 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Edmondson Park is 32, younger than 95% of areas nationally. That is 1 year older than at the 2021 Census. 30.6% 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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Edmondson Park maintains a younger age distribution than Greater Sydney. As of August 2026, AreaSearch estimates show children and young adults (0 - 24) making up 37.8% of locals versus 30.4% in Greater Sydney, whereas seniors and retirees (65+) constitute just 6.1% against 15.5% across the broader metropolitan area. The median age is estimated at 32 as at August 2026, rising from 31 at the 2021 Census, yet sitting 5 years below the Greater Sydney Census median of 37 and below the national Census median of 38. Mature adults and pre-retirees (45 - 64) increased from 17.1% at the Census to an estimated 20.2%.
Looking ahead to 2041, the largest numerical influx is expected in the children and young adult category, rising by 3,646 residents (53%) to 10,518. In percentage terms, senior and retiree groups will record the fastest expansion, surging 164% to 2,943 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Edmondson Park
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 22 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 — 1,149 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (12,080 at the 2021 Census → 18,198 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 (127031730). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.