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The median house price in Erskine Park is $1.33m. House values have moved 6.8% a year compounded over five years.
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Erskine Park has an estimated 6,456 residents, down from 6,486 at the 2021 Census. The population has thinned by an average 0.5% a year over five years, slower than 94% of areas nationally. That puts 770 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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AreaSearch calculations place the population of Erskine Park at approximately 6,456 as of Aug 2026. This represents a contraction of 30 people (0.5%) relative to the 2021 Census, when the headcount stood at 6,486 people. This adjustment is derived from the ABS estimated resident population figure of 6,450 as of June 2025 alongside 17 validated new addresses registered following the Census date. Accordingly, population density stands at 769 persons per square kilometer, aligning closely with typical benchmarks across locations evaluated by AreaSearch. In recent periods, local demographic expansion was predominantly underpinned by natural increase, which generated roughly 60.2% of total population additions.
Projections published by ABS/Geoscience Australia in 2024 (using 2022 as the base year) are adopted by AreaSearch across SA2 locations, supplemented by NSW State Government SA2 projections released in 2022 (using 2021 as the base year) where coverage is absent. Cohort-specific growth rates from these datasets are extended to project figures from 2032 to 2041. Based on this modelling framework, the suburb is projected to experience an overall demographic contraction, shedding 217 persons by 2041. Conversely, select older demographics will see growth, prominently the 75 to 84 age group, which is forecast to increase by 333 people. See the age section for more details.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
65 new dwellings have been approved in Erskine Park over the past five years, an average of 13 a year. That is 2.0 approvals per 1,000 residents. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential building consents in Erskine Park have averaged roughly 13 properties annually, accumulating to 65 homes over the past 5 financial years. Set against a shrinking local population, this pace of residential construction has remained adequate in relative terms—a supportive factor for buyers—while newly approved dwellings show an average expected construction cost of $250,000, sitting below wider regional figures and pointing toward accessible price points. Concurrently, commercial building approvals reached $58.4 million this financial year, reflecting substantial local capital investment from businesses. Per capita residential construction across Erskine Park trails Greater Sydney considerably, sitting 57.0% below regional average per person.
Such constrained delivery of new housing typically supports capital values and underlying demand across established dwellings. Local volume also lags national benchmarks, highlighting neighborhood maturity alongside potential physical or planning constraints. Approvals comprise 77.0% detached houses and 23.0% townhouses or apartments, preserving the predominantly low-density residential fabric geared towards families seeking larger footprints. This composition nonetheless signals a gradual evolution from the existing built form (where freestanding houses constitute 98.0%), reflecting site scarcity, evolving household preferences, and rising requirements for diverse, attainable living arrangements. An estimated ratio of 463 people in the area per dwelling approval underscores the subdued, low-volume development landscape. Given that demographic projections point toward a stable or contracting population count, future demand-side housing pressures across Erskine Park are likely to soften, presenting favorable conditions for incoming purchasers.
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 4 current infrastructure and development projects inside Erskine Park, worth an estimated $1.03 billion. A further 83 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $74.3 billion. 25 are already under construction and 47 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans transport & logistics, sports & recreation and residential development. 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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Major infrastructure works, public planning programs, and regional initiatives serve as vital catalysts for local property performance. AreaSearch has highlighted 9 key projects expected to influence the catchment. Prominent developments include ESR Erskine Park Logistics Estate, Erskine Park Employment Area (EPEA) Expansion, BlueScope Western Sydney Service Centre Expansion, and Sydney Metro - Western Sydney Airport, with priority schemes outlined below.
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BlueScope Western Sydney Service Centre Expansion
BlueScope is investing $415 million to expand its Western Sydney Service Centre in Erskine Park with a new 240,000-tonne-per-annum Metal Coating Line (MCL7). The facility will manufacture pre-painted COLORBOND steel to support growing domestic residential construction demand across eastern Australia. Civil site works and equipment installation commenced following approvals, targeting full commissioning by 2026.
ESR Erskine Park Logistics Estate
A prime multi-unit logistics estate on a 7.7-hectare freehold site, delivering over 40,000sqm of gross lettable area. The facility features a 14.6m ridge height, 24/7 operational capability, and flexible warehouse designs targeting a 5 Star Green Star rating with significant rooftop solar infrastructure.
Ropes Creek Precinct
Industrial employment precinct within the Western Sydney Employment Area (WSEA), located off Lenore Drive between Erskine Park and Eastern Creek in the Blacktown local government area. The site (Lot 1, Lot 2 and Lot 4 DP 1266682, and Lot 31 DP 1264694) is zoned part IN1 General Industrial and part E2 Environmental Conservation, and is bounded by the M4 Motorway to the north, existing Eastern Creek industrial land to the east, Lenore Drive to the south and the Ropes Creek riparian corridor to the west.A Development Control Plan for the precinct was adopted by the Department of Planning and Environment on 29 June 2022 and commenced on 25 July 2022, setting subdivision, built form and environmental controls to guide future warehouse, freight and industrial development. Developer Jacfin Pty Ltd holds voluntary planning agreements over parts of the broader Ropes Creek industrial landholding, including the approved Ropes Creek Industrial Facility and Ropes Creek Industrial Estate stages immediately to the south. Detailed concept plans and subdivision applications for the DCP area are still required before site-specific development can proceed.
Erskine Park Employment Area Expansion
Major Western Sydney industrial and logistics employment area within the Erskine Park / Western Sydney Employment Area precinct. The precinct includes Goodman assets such as Erskine Park Industrial Estate, Westpark Industrial Estate and Interlink Distribution Centre, with modern warehouse, office, distribution and light industrial space close to the M4 and M7 motorways. Most land is established or committed, while remaining activity is focused on leasing, fitout, subdivision and new warehouse facilities, including recent state significant development activity at Interlink Distribution Centre.
Mamre Road Upgrade - M4 Motorway to Erskine Park Road (Stage 1)
Stage 1 of the Mamre Road upgrade widens about 3.8 km of Mamre Road between the M4 Motorway at St Clair and Erskine Park Road at Erskine Park to a four-lane divided road with a wide central median, allowing future expansion to six lanes if demand requires. The scope covers upgrades to six intersections (including Banks Drive, Solander Drive, Luddenham Road and Erskine Park Road), two large structural culverts and extensive drainage works to better withstand flooding, a new shared path along the eastern side of the corridor, reinstated bus stops near Banks Drive, permanent noise walls at St Clair, major utility relocations and improved access for Mamre House and the Erskine Park Rural Fire Service.Mamre Road is a critical freight and commuter connection between the M4 Motorway, the Western Sydney Employment Area and the Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport precinct, carrying about 20,000 vehicles a day with volumes forecast to double by 2041. Early works began in September 2024 and major construction commenced in October 2024. Delivery contractor Seymour Whyte Constructions holds a contract valued at $150-200 million within the $290 million Stage 1 budget, part of $1 billion in combined Federal and NSW funding across both Mamre Road stages. As at May 2026 construction is well advanced, with traffic switched onto the newly built western carriageway from March 2026 while work continues on the eastern side. Transport for NSW now advises completion in 2028. Stage 2, between Erskine Park Road and Kerrs Road at Kemps Creek, is progressing separately through planning.
Sydney Metro - Western Sydney Airport
A 23-kilometre driverless metro railway connecting St Marys to the new Western Sydney International Airport and Bradfield City Centre via twin tunnels and elevated viaducts. The line features six new stations and is being delivered by the Parklife Metro consortium, with driverless Siemens Inspiro trains. Construction is well advanced with track laying and station fit-outs underway ahead of a targeted mid-to-late 2027 opening.
Erskine Park Urban Reinvestment Project
Penrith City Council is delivering the Erskine Park Urban Reinvestment Project, transforming six underutilised open space sites into 14 residential lots. Civil subdivision works commenced in early 2025. Stormwater works have been completed on initial sites, with water and electrical servicing scheduled from mid-2026. Sale proceeds will fund around $5 million of open space improvements including reserve upgrades, footpaths and implementation of the Chameleon Reserve Masterplan.
Oakdale East Industrial Estate
Future-forward logistics estate in Horsley Park within Goodman's Oakdale precinct. Targeting 5 Star Green Star and net zero embodied carbon. The master-planned industrial precinct spans 62 hectares. Development pads are ready for construction with buildings available from July 2027.
3,750 residents of Erskine Park are employed, from a labour force of 3,856. Unemployment sits at 2.7%, with participation at 73.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.1% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 8,308, about 129% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local labour pool in Erskine Park demonstrates substantial technical capability, led strongly by the construction industry, alongside a tight unemployment rate of 2.7%. Total employed residents stood at 3,750 as of March 2026, while the jobless rate was 1.4% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation remains solid at 73.7% compared to Greater Sydney's 68.9%. Furthermore, 30.6% of local workers reported working from home at the Census, although pandemic-related restrictions during that period must be noted. The primary sectors supporting local resident workers are construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade.
Construction represents a prominent specialty, maintaining an employment concentration 1.5 times the regional average. By contrast, professional & technical roles account for only 4.8% of the resident workforce, trailing the 11.5% registered across Greater Sydney. With a ratio of 1.2 workers for every resident at the Census, Erskine Park operates as an employment destination, generating more jobs than resident workers and drawing labor from neighboring communities. AreaSearch evaluation of ABS and SALM figures indicates that in the year to March 2026, both the local labor pool and total employment contracted by 3.9%, whereas the jobless rate showed virtually no movement. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 1.9%, labour force growth of 1.9%, with unemployment falling marginally. Nationwide forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide additional context on prospective labour demand. Across Australia, employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though industry trajectory varies widely. Applying these sectoral growth estimates to Erskine Park's specific industry composition points to an employment expansion of 6.1% over five years and 12.8% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Erskine Park is $2,349 a week (about $122,000 a year), with median personal income at $906 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $60,609 a year against an average of $66,409. 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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Postcode-level ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicate that the Erskine Park SA2 recorded a median individual taxpayer income of $60,609 and an average of $66,409. These results trail national benchmarks slightly and compare with Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,003. Factoring in cumulative Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, modelled values reach roughly $66,864 (median) and $73,262 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census reveals strong household earnings placing the suburb in the 85th percentile ($2,349 weekly).
Looking at weekly earnings distribution, 38.6% of households earn between $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (2,492 residents), aligning with the broader region where 30.9% sit in this bracket. Upper brackets are well represented, with 33.7% exceeding $3,000 weekly, underpinning solid household spending capacity. Housing costs consume 14.3% of income, positioning residents in the 86th percentile for disposable income, while the suburb ranks in the 6th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Erskine Park had 1,976 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 98% detached houses and 1% apartments. 50% are owned with a mortgage, 20% rented and 31% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $450 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month, a total housing cost higher than 77% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 19.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the most recent Census, the residential landscape of Erskine Park is dominated by separate houses at 98.3%, while other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings) constitute only 1.8%, contrasting sharply with the Sydney metro split of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership reached 31.0%, exceeding the metropolitan benchmark, with mortgaged properties making up 49.5% and rental accommodations accounting for 19.6%. Typical monthly mortgage commitments stood at $2,167, noticeably below the Sydney metro level of $2,427, while median weekly rent was $450 against $470 across Sydney metro.
On a nationwide scale, local mortgage servicing remains higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents sit well above the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Erskine Park counted 1,976 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 3.2 people each. 49% are couples with children, more than in 94% of areas nationally, against 24% couples without children. 12% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the vast majority of local residences at 87.0%, consisting of 49.3% couples with children, 24.2% couples without children, and 12.5% single parent families. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 13.0%, with lone person households representing 11.7% and group households comprising 1.5%. Typical household occupancy is 3.2 people, tracking above the Greater Sydney benchmark of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
18.0% of adults in Erskine Park hold a university qualification, including 13.4% with a bachelor degree and 3.2% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 27.8% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 1,348 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 978 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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Higher education qualifications present an area for potential growth, as university degree attainment among residents sits at 18.0%, well below the Greater Sydney mark of 38.0%. Within tertiary graduates, bachelor degrees form the largest segment at 13.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 3.2% and graduate diplomas at 1.4%. Vocational and technical training is strongly represented throughout the community, with 38.1% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, divided between advanced diplomas at 10.3% and certificates at 27.8%. Active participation across study programs is robust, with 27.9% of the local population engaged in structured education.
This proportion includes 9.5% in primary education, 8.8% in secondary education, and 4.1% pursuing tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Erskine Park reaches 68 stops on 20 routes, timetabled for about 820 services a week. The typical home sits about 180 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 2.0 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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Erskine Park contains 68 active transport stops dedicated to bus operations. These stops are integrated into 20 individual routes, combining to deliver 822 weekly passenger trips. Commuter accessibility is rated as excellent, with typical walking distances to the closest stop averaging 177 meters. Reflecting its established suburban profile, outward commuting predominates, with private vehicles accounting for 93% of journeys. Households maintain an average of 2.0 motor vehicles, exceeding regional norms. In addition, 30.6% of workers conducted their duties from home at the 2021 Census, a figure potentially influenced by pandemic conditions.
Across all operating bus routes, transit schedules deliver an average of 117 trips per day, translating to roughly 12 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
71.7% of residents in Erskine Park report no long-term health condition. 4.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.8 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Key health indicators across Erskine Park track close to broader Australian averages, based on AreaSearch evaluations of mortality rates and chronic health conditions across both younger and older cohorts. Private health insurance participation slightly trails standard SA2 benchmarks, covering roughly 52% of total residents (~3,363 people), compared with 59.9% across Greater Sydney. Asthma and arthritis represent the two most prevalent long-term conditions locally, reported by 7.6% and 7.3% of the community respectively, while 71.7% of residents reported no chronic health conditions, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among working-age individuals align with standard expectations.
The senior population aged 65 and over comprises 14.7% of residents (946 people), exhibiting strong health profiles that exceed general population standings nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
26.5% of Erskine Park residents were born overseas and 23.5% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (24.1%) and English (20.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Erskine Park is notably elevated relative to standard suburban markets, with overseas-born individuals making up 26.5% of the community and 23.5% using a language other than English at home. Religious affiliation is predominantly Christian, representing 66.2% of residents compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. Regarding ancestral background, the three most common heritages reported are Australian at 24.1% (surpassing the regional figure of 17.8%), English at 20.6%, and Other at 14.5%. Furthermore, specific cultural communities show distinctive local concentrations, including Maltese residents at 4.1% (compared to 1.0% regionally), Filipino residents at 4.7% (compared to 2.0%), and Samoan residents at 1.3% (compared to 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Erskine Park is 37. 27.0% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The demographic profile of Erskine Park largely mirrors Greater Sydney, showing a maximum variance of only 5.6 percentage points across age brackets. As at August 2026, the estimated median age is 37, matching the 2021 Census figure as well as Greater Sydney's 37 recorded at that time. The most visible shift since the Census has occurred among the senior cohort aged 65+, expanding from 10.6% to an estimated 14.7% of the population. By 2041, seniors and retirees are projected to drive net demographic expansion, adding 462 residents (49%) to reach a total of 1,408, whereas cohorts comprising children, youth, and younger to middle-aged adults are anticipated to decrease.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Erskine 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 | Sep 2026 last month all 4 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 Sep 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 — 17 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (6,486 at the 2021 Census → 6,456 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 (124051469). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.