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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 Emu Plains - Leonay is $1.22m, with units at $890k. House values have moved 6.1% a year compounded over five years.
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Emu Plains - Leonay has an estimated 13,960 residents, up from 13,914 at the 2021 Census. 289 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 1,012 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 AreaSearch, the population of Emu Plains - Leonay stands at approximately 13,960 in May 2026. This represents a growth of 46 residents (0.3%) from the 13,914 individuals counted during the 2021 Census. This population shift is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population of 13,936 in June 2025 combined with 289 validated new addresses registered after the Census. This population level yields a density of 1,012 persons per square kilometer, which aligns closely with the average across other analyzed regions. Recent population expansion was mostly driven by overseas migration, which made up roughly 55.9% of the total demographic gains.
AreaSearch incorporates projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia published in 2024 using a 2022 baseline for each SA2. If these projections are unavailable for a specific SA2, data from the NSW State Government projections released in 2022 with a 2021 baseline is substituted. Demographic expansion rates by age brackets from these sources are extended to cover 2032 through 2041. Based on expected age-based shifts, the locality is projected to align with the lower quartile of national growth, with a forecast increase of 153 individuals by 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP statistics, indicating an overall expansion of 0.9% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
175 new dwellings have been approved in Emu Plains - Leonay over the past five years, an average of 35 a year. That is 2.5 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 30 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 60% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 184, running ahead of 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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Emu Plains - Leonay averages approximately 35 residential building approvals annually, accumulating to 175 homes over the last 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 169 approvals have been logged. As local population numbers declined over the recent interval, housing supply has kept pace with demand, sustaining a balanced market environment with plenty of options for purchasers, while newly constructed residences average a value of $516,000, pointing to developer focus on high-end, premium projects. Additionally, commercial building approvals have reached $44.1 million this financial year, showing robust development activity in the commercial sector.
In comparison to Greater Sydney, residential construction in Emu Plains - Leonay is extremely low, sitting at 58.0% below the metropolitan per capita average. This limited volume of new building typically supports demand and valuations for existing housing stock. The volume also falls short of the national average, reflecting the established state of the local area and potential planning barriers. Current residential construction comprises 60.0% standalone houses and 40.0% semi-detached or attached options, with an expanding range of townhouses and apartments offering varied price points from spacious family residences to cheaper compact homes. This represents a clear shift from the current housing stock, which is 88.0% standalone houses, indicating restricted vacant land options and adapting to changing buyer lifestyles and affordability requirements. Having approximately 491 people for every residential approval indicates Emu Plains - Leonay is a mature real estate market. Projections indicate that Emu Plains - Leonay will add 129 new residents by 2041 based on the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. With current building rates, the supply of new dwellings is expected to easily satisfy demand, maintaining favorable conditions for buyers and potentially underpinning growth beyond the current demographic forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Emu Plains - Leonay
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 8 current infrastructure and development projects inside Emu Plains - Leonay, worth an estimated $328 million. A further 115 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $50.1 billion. 44 are already under construction and 47 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities, precincts & urban renewal. 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 performance is heavily shaped by adjustments to infrastructure, major construction projects, and zoning policies. AreaSearch has tracked 23 projects expected to influence the local area. Key developments include the Emu Plains Industrial Precinct - Akura Development, the Uniting Edinglassie Village Redevelopment, Winter Sports World, and the Emu Plains Rail Station Upgrades, with the primary projects of significance listed below.
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Uniting Edinglassie Village Redevelopment
Stage 2 redevelopment by Uniting NSW.ACT to deliver 147 independent living apartments across 5 buildings in Emu Plains, complementing the existing 100-bed residential aged care home. The project features 29 affordable rental housing units, a clubroom, landscaped gardens, and shared access to existing amenities like a cafe and chapel. Construction commenced in September 2025 by Growthbuilt, with expected completion in the first half of 2027.
Emu Plains Industry Centre (EPIC) - Akura Development
16.29 hectare industrial subdivision at 158-164 Old Bathurst Road, Emu Plains, branded as Emu Plains Industry Centre (EPIC). The project delivers 40 fully serviced freehold industrial lots ranging from 2,270 to 14,003 square metres, plus optional turnkey warehouse and office buildings from 1,460 to 7,196 square metres. Zoned E4 General Industrial with B-Double access. Site acquisition from Penrith City Council was completed in June 2024 by Akura and its capital partners trading as Emu Plains Developments Pty Ltd.DA22/0318 for subdivision was approved by the Sydney Western City Planning Panel in March 2024, with Section 4.55 modifications lodged in January and May 2025 to stage engineering works and refine lot, road and stormwater designs. Demolition and in situ bioremediation of the former Rocla site was completed over six months by principal contractor Perfect Contracting, with environmental clearance achieved by late 2025. Civil construction is now underway with completion targeted for Q3 2026. More than 50 percent of lots are committed. The precinct is expected to create 300 to 350 local jobs and inject approximately 36.4 million dollars annually into the local economy. Located minutes from the M4 Motorway, Emu Plains train station and Western Sydney Airport.
Winter Sports World
Winter Sports World features a ski slope, hotel, and recreational facilities, planned for Jamisontown, generating significant economic impact.
Emu Plains Rail Station Upgrades
NSW Government rail infrastructure upgrades at Emu Plains Station as part of Mariyung and Regional Rail fleet projects. Infrastructure modifications to support new fleet introduction and improve accessibility.
Emu Plains Bus Stop Improvements
NSW Government Bus Priority Infrastructure Program improvements to four bus stops in Emu Plains along Great Western Highway. Part of program to improve reliability of bus services on Sydney's main bus corridors. Community consultation completed May 2024.
Nepean River Masterplan Precinct (Emu Plains Side)
The Emu Plains side of the Nepean River Masterplan delivers the upgraded Regatta Park and associated foreshore works on the western bank of the river. The completed project includes the realignment of River Road, new shared paths and cycle links, improved access to the water, extensive new planting and play spaces, a pavilion with water play, river viewing platforms, kayak launch areas, upgraded parking and new amenities. It forms part of Penrith City Council's Our River program to revitalise the Nepean River precinct as a regional destination for recreation, events and tourism.
Penrith Stadium Redevelopment
The Penrith Stadium Redevelopment is a 309 million dollar NSW Government project transforming the home ground of the Penrith Panthers into a modern 25,000-seat venue (with capacity for around 30,000 for concerts). Delivered by Infrastructure NSW with John Holland as construction partner and Populous as architect, the project includes a new multi-level western grandstand, refurbished eastern grandstand, four new 50-metre LED lighting towers, new scoreboards, upgraded media and broadcast facilities, four gender-inclusive change rooms, and a substantial increase in accessible seating and amenities.The surrounding precinct features a remodelled training field, multipurpose community courts, landscaped public spaces, basketball hoops, and improved pedestrian connections to support year-round community use. Demolition was completed in August 2025 and major construction has progressed rapidly, with the first eastern grandstand roof section installed in February 2026 and four lighting towers erected in April 2026. The project is supporting around 500 construction jobs and over 650 ongoing operational jobs, with completion targeted ahead of the 2027 NRL season. The venue was renamed Helloworld Stadium in March 2026 under a new naming rights agreement.
Riverbank Emu Plains
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7,574 residents of Emu Plains - Leonay are employed, from a labour force of 7,729. Unemployment sits at 2.0%, with participation at 67.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 12,460, about 89% 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 workforce in Emu Plains - Leonay is highly skilled, with strong representation in critical service sectors, and shows an unemployment rate of only 2.0%. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 7,574, while the unemployment rate was 2.1% lower than the 4.1% recorded in Greater Sydney, and the participation rate was close to the metropolitan average of 69.1%. Census records indicate that 38.1% of local workers operated from home, though this figure should be interpreted in the context of pandemic lockdown restrictions. The primary employment sectors for local residents are construction, health care & social assistance, and education & training.
The region exhibits a strong concentration in the construction sector, employing workers at a rate 1.6 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical roles are underrepresented, accounting for only 5.4% of the workforce in Emu Plains - Leonay compared to 11.5% in Greater Sydney. The highly residential character of the area appears to limit local employment opportunities, as shown by the difference between the Census working population and resident employment figures. AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics shows that in the year ending March 2026, the local workforce shrank by 3.9% alongside a 3.9% reduction in employment, maintaining a steady unemployment rate. During the same timeframe, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 1.9% and the labor force expand by 1.9%, with a very small decrease. Nationwide employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia published in May-25 provide context for future workforce requirements in Emu Plains - Leonay. These forecasts, spanning five and ten years, are applied to the local workforce structure to project job creation trends. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates of change differ widely across industries. Applying these sector-specific forecasts to the local employment structure suggests that employment in Emu Plains - Leonay will rise by 6.4% over five years and 13.3% over ten years, though this is a basic weighted projection for illustration that does not incorporate local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Emu Plains - Leonay is $2,122 a week (about $110,000 a year), with median personal income at $934 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $66,511 a year against an average of $77,744. 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 Emu Plains - Leonay SA2 records a median taxpayer income of $66,511 and an average of $77,744, based on the latest postcode-level ATO data compiled by AreaSearch for the financial year 2023. These figures are exceptionally high on a national scale, contrasting with the Greater Sydney median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Adjusting for Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since the financial year 2023, current estimates indicate levels of approximately $73,375 for the median and $85,767 for the average as of March 2026. Census figures show household, family, and personal incomes in Emu Plains - Leonay sit near the 72nd percentile nationally.
Income distribution shows the largest group contains 31.4% of residents (4,383 people) earning between $1,500 - 2,999, which is very similar to the wider region where 30.9% fall into this bracket. Economic capacity is demonstrated by the 32.1% of households earning high weekly incomes above $3,000, which sustains strong local retail spending. Rent or mortgage costs consume 14.0% of household income, while robust wages place local residents in the 76th percentile for disposable funds, and the local SEIFA income index sits in the 6th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Emu Plains - Leonay had 4,954 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 88% detached houses and 1% apartments. 42% are owned with a mortgage, 19% rented and 39% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $437 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,200 a month. Rent absorbs 20.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.9%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential structures in Emu Plains - Leonay at the time of the latest Census consisted of 88.4% standalone houses and 11.6% other options, such as duplexes, apartments, or alternative dwellings, compared to the Sydney metro profile of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Furthermore, home ownership in Emu Plains - Leonay was much higher than the Sydney metro average, standing at 38.7%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (41.9%) or rented (19.3%). The median monthly mortgage payment locally was lower than the Sydney metro average at $2,200, while the median weekly rent was $437, compared to metropolitan figures of $2,427 and $470.
On a national level, mortgage payments in Emu Plains - Leonay are much higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and rent levels are also well above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Emu Plains - Leonay counted 4,954 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.7 people each. 38% are couples with children, against 27% couples without children. 21% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the vast majority of households at 77.6%, consisting of couples with children at 38.2%, couples without children at 26.7%, and single parent households at 12.0%. The remaining 22.4% are non-family households, with single-person households representing 20.8% and group living situations accounting for 1.4% of the total. The median household size is 2.7 people, matching the average across Greater Sydney.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
22.0% of adults in Emu Plains - Leonay hold a university qualification, including 14.5% with a bachelor degree and 5.2% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 28.2% hold a vocational qualification. 7 schools serve the area, with 2,661 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,020 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 locality shows lower tertiary education rates, with university qualification levels at 22.0% compared to the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%. This highlights a gap and a potential focus area for local educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 14.5%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 5.2% and graduate diplomas at 2.3%. Vocational and technical training is very common, with 39.4% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (11.2%) and certificates (28.2%). Enrolment levels are very strong, with 28.7% of the local population currently undertaking formal studies.
This group includes 10.0% in primary schools, 8.5% in high schools, and 4.0% enrolled in higher education programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Emu Plains - Leonay reaches 150 stops on 56 routes, timetabled for about 2,800 services a week. The typical home sits about 140 m from its nearest stop. Buses 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 transit data shows 150 active transport stops in Emu Plains - Leonay, consisting of train stations and bus stops. These locations are served by 56 distinct routes, which provide a total of 2,765 weekly passenger services. Accessibility is classified as excellent, with residents living an average of 143 meters from their nearest stop. Because of the residential nature of the locality, most workers commute out of the area, with private vehicles being the primary mode for 90% of commuters. Household car ownership averages 1.6 vehicles, which is higher than the regional average.
A significant 38.1% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. Transit services average 395 daily trips across all routes, which translates to about 18 weekly services for each individual stop. The accompanying map displays the 100 closest transit stops to the central coordinates of the area.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
67.2% of residents in Emu Plains - Leonay report no long-term health condition. 5.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 58.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.5 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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Emu Plains - Leonay exhibits notable health difficulties, according to AreaSearch indicators for mortality and the rate of chronic illnesses, with common ailments present in both younger and older demographics, while the proportion of residents with private health insurance is exceptionally high at roughly 58% of the population, representing about 8,096 individuals. The most prevalent health issues identified locally were arthritis and mental health challenges, affecting 8.6 and 8.2% of the population, respectively, while 67.2% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Health indicators for the working-age population are generally standard.
Seniors aged 65 and over make up 20.5% of the local population (2,860 people), which exceeds the Greater Sydney average of 15.5%. Health status among older residents presents some difficulties, with national rankings aligning closely with general population trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Emu Plains - Leonay is largely Australian-born, at 84.5% of residents, with 6.8% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (29.4%) and English (27.9%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Emu Plains - Leonay shows lower levels of multicultural representation than average, with 84.5% of residents born in Australia, 92.6% holding citizenship, and 93.2% speaking only English at home. The predominant religion is Christianity, practiced by 62.4% of residents, compared to 49.2% across the wider Greater Sydney region. Looking at ancestral background based on parental birthplaces, the three largest groups in Emu Plains - Leonay are Australian at 29.4% of the population, which is much higher than the regional average of 17.8%, English at 27.9%, which is also well above the metropolitan rate of 19.0%, and Irish at 9.8%.
There are also distinct differences in other groups, with Maltese representing 1.6% of the local population compared to 1.0% regionally, Polish at 0.9% compared to 0.6%, and Dutch at 1.6% compared to 0.7%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Emu Plains - Leonay is 40. 24.8% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age in Emu Plains - Leonay is 40 years, which is slightly higher than the Greater Sydney median of 37 and the national average of 38. In comparison to Greater Sydney, the 75 - 84 age cohort is highly represented at 8.0% of the local population, whereas the 25 - 34 age bracket is lower at 11.0%. Since 2021, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 has risen from 6.2% to 8.0%, and the 15 to 24 group has grown from 12.3% to 13.8%. Conversely, the 35 to 44 age range fell from 13.5% to 12.1%, and the 5 to 14 cohort declined from 13.8% to 12.6%.
Demographic projections suggest significant changes in the local age profile by 2041. The group aged 85 and over is forecast to grow substantially, increasing by 377 people (107%) from 351 to 729. The combined age brackets from 65 up are expected to drive 81% of the total population growth, showing the aging of the community. In contrast, the cohorts aged 25 to 34 and 0 to 4 are projected to shrink.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Emu Plains - Leonay
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 | Jun 2026 2 months ago all 8 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 Jun 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 — 289 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (13,914 at the 2021 Census → 13,960 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 (124031459). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.