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The median house price in Erskine Park is $1.33m, with units at $1.00m. House values have moved 6.7% a year compounded over five years.
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Erskine Park has an estimated 6,459 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 93% 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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Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Erskine Park's population is around 6,459 as of May 2026. This reflects a decrease of 27 people (0.4%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6,486 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 6,450 from the ABS as of June 2025 and an additional 17 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 769 persons per square kilometer, which is relatively in line with averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch.
Population growth for the area was primarily driven by natural growth that contributed approximately 60.2% of overall population gains during recent periods. AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, as released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. As we examine future population trends, Over this period, projections indicate a decline in overall population, with the area's population expected to reduce by 205 persons by 2041 according to this methodology. However, growth across specific age cohorts is anticipated, led by the 75 to 84 age group, which is projected to increase by 335 people. See the age section for more details.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
53 new dwellings have been approved in Erskine Park over the past five years, an average of 10 a year. That is 1.6 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 19, 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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Approximately 10 residential building approvals have been registered annually in Erskine Park, which sums to 53 homes during the last 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, 18 approvals have been logged. Because the local population has been shrinking, the incoming supply has probably matched local demand, giving prospective buyers adequate choices, while residential construction is underway at an average cost of $202,000—which is lower than the broader regional average—indicating the presence of more budget-friendly housing. Furthermore, $58.4 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded during the current financial year, demonstrating robust momentum in commercial construction.
Compared with Greater Sydney, development volume in Erskine Park is very low (65.0% below the regional average per capita). This restricted incoming supply typically bolsters demand and supports the values of existing homes. Local building activity is similarly lower than the national standard, indicating a mature market and highlighting potential constraints on development. Residential construction comprises 80.0% standalone houses and 20.0% semi-detached options, preserving the classic low-density suburban feel that attracts families looking for spacious properties. This marks a clear transition from the existing housing stock (which currently consists of 98.0% houses), indicating a shrinking pool of buildable land alongside evolving resident needs for more varied and affordable housing. An estimated count of 587 people in the locality for each housing approval highlights the quiet nature of this low-activity building market. Given that the resident count is projected to remain steady or fall, Erskine Park is likely to experience less pressure on its housing stock, which may open up favorable conditions for buyers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 4 current infrastructure and development projects inside Erskine Park, worth an estimated $616 million. A further 77 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $73.8 billion. 23 are already under construction and 39 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans transport & logistics, communities, precincts & urban renewal 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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Changes to local transport networks, major construction projects, and zoning adjustments are key drivers of regional growth. AreaSearch has identified 9 projects that are expected to influence the local area. Significant initiatives include the ESR Erskine Park Logistics Estate, the Erskine Park Employment Area (EPEA) Expansion, the BlueScope Western Sydney Service Centre Expansion, and the Sydney Metro - Western Sydney Airport link, with details on the most relevant listings provided below.
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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.
BlueScope Western Sydney Service Centre Expansion
BlueScope's $415 million expansion of its Western Sydney Service Centre at Erskine Park, including a new Metal Coating Line (MCL7) to produce COLORBONDr steel. The facility will manufacture approximately 240,000 new Colorbond steel rooftops annually, supporting housing construction in NSW.
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 (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport and Bradfield City Centre via twin tunnels and elevated viaducts. The line includes six new stations: St Marys (interchange with the T1 Western Line), Orchard Hills, Luddenham, Airport Business Park, Airport Terminal, and Bradfield. As of early 2026 the project is in advanced construction, with platform installation complete at Bradfield Station and progressing at Airport Business Park and Orchard Hills.Track laying is underway between Luddenham and St Marys, with more than 6,400 tonnes of Australian-made rail steel to be installed across the alignment by mid-2026. The Stations, Systems, Trains, Operations and Maintenance package is being delivered by the Parklife Metro consortium, which will operate and maintain the line for 15 years. Twelve three-car Siemens Inspiro driverless trains will run on the line. Passenger services were originally targeted for late 2026 to coincide with the airport opening on 26 October 2026, however government and contractor advice now indicates the line will open in mid-to-late 2027 (with April 2027 the earliest date publicly reported). A free interim WSI Link bus service between St Marys and the airport is running until the metro opens. The project is supporting more than 14,000 jobs during construction.
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 73.8%. 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 8,313, 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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Erskine Park has a qualified workforce, with the construction sector particularly well represented, alongside an unemployment rate of only 2.7%. In March 2026, 3,750 local residents had jobs, representing an unemployment rate 1.4% lower than the Greater Sydney rate of 4.1%, while workforce participation is typical (73.8% compared to Greater Sydney's 69.1%). Census records show that a high proportion of 30.6% of residents worked from home, although this may have been influenced by COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. The primary employment sectors for local residents are construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade.
The locality shows a particularly high concentration of construction jobs, employing workers at 1.5 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical services employ only 4.8% of the local workforce, compared to Greater Sydney's 11.5%. Recording 1.2 workers for every resident at the time of the Census, the locality operates as an employment center, hosting more jobs than resident workers and drawing commuters from neighboring areas. According to AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics, the workforce shrunk by 3.9% alongside a 3.9% reduction in employment in the year to March 2026, which left the unemployment level relatively unchanged. By contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 1.9%, labor force growth of 1.9%, and a slight drop in unemployment. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia dated May-25 offer additional context on future demand in Erskine Park. These five and ten-year forecasts have been combined with local workforce data to project future patterns. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the expansion rates vary widely across different industries. Applying these sector-specific forecasts to the employment distribution of Erskine Park suggests that local employment will rise by 6.1% over five years and 12.8% over ten years (note that this is a basic weighted calculation for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate local 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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Based on AreaSearch's compilation of the most recent postcode level ATO statistics published for financial year 2023, taxpayers in the Erskine Park SA2 recorded a median income of $60,609 and an average income of $66,409. This is slightly below the national average and compares to figures of $60,817 and $83,003 for Greater Sydney. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current projections indicate levels of approximately $66,864 (median) and $73,262 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census places weekly household income at the high 85th percentile ($2,349 weekly).
The largest income segment consists of 38.6% of households earning between $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (2,493 residents), which aligns with regional patterns where 30.9% of households fall into this bracket. High-income earners are prominent, with 33.7% earning more than $3,000 weekly, pointing to substantial financial capacity in the area. Housing costs consume 14.3% of earnings, and strong local wages place residents in the 86th percentile for disposable income, while the SEIFA ranking for income sits in the 6th decile.
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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The mix of housing types in Erskine Park, according to the latest Census, was 98.3% detached houses and 1.8% other options (such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and alternative dwellings), compared to the Sydney metro profile of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Furthermore, home ownership in Erskine Park was higher than the Sydney metro average at 31.0%, while the remaining properties were either held with a mortgage (49.5%) or rented (19.6%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was lower than the Sydney metro average at $2,167, and the median weekly rent stood at $450, compared to Sydney metro figures of $2,427 and $470.
Looking nationwide, mortgage repayments in Erskine Park are higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and rents are also higher than the national median 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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Families make up the vast majority of local households at 87.0%, consisting of 49.3% couples with children, 24.2% couples without children, and 12.5% single parents. Non-family households account for the remaining 13.0%, with single person homes at 11.7% and group housing making up 1.5% of the total. The median household size of 3.2 people exceeds the Greater Sydney average 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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The locality presents educational disparities, with university degree attainment (18.0%) landing far below the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%. This highlights a clear need and opportunity for focused educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 13.4%, followed by postgraduate studies (3.2%) and graduate diplomas (1.4%). Vocational and technical training is highly prevalent, with 38.1% of residents aged 15+ holding a vocational qualification – consisting of advanced diplomas (10.3%) and certificates (27.8%). School enrollment is quite high, with 27.9% of local residents actively participating in formal study.
This comprises 9.5% in primary schools, 8.8% in high schools, and 4.1% in higher education institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Erskine Park reaches 68 stops on 20 routes, timetabled for about 1,000 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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Public transport connectivity includes 68 transit stops operating in Erskine Park, which are serviced by a variety of buses. These stops support 20 different routes, which together account for 1,047 passenger trips each week. Transport access is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 177 meters from their closest stop. Because the suburb is primarily residential, most workers commute outside the area, and cars remain the primary method of travel at 93%. Vehicle ownership stands at an average of 2.0 cars per home, which is above the regional average.
A high proportion of 30.6% of residents work from home (based on 2021 Census data, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 pandemic conditions). Service frequency averages 149 runs per day across the network, which translates to about 15 weekly trips at each individual transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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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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Health indicators in Erskine Park are similar to national averages, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality patterns and the presence of chronic illnesses, showing typical rates of common medical conditions across both younger and older demographics. The level of private health insurance is slightly lower than the average SA2 area, covering approximately 52% of the population (~3,365 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney. The most common medical diagnoses in the locality were asthma and arthritis, which affect 7.6 and 7.3% of residents, respectively, whereas 71.7% of the population reported no long-term illnesses compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney.
Health statuses among working-age individuals are generally average. Residents aged 65 and over make up 14.7% of the local population (950 people). Senior health outcomes are positive, with national benchmarks ranking higher than the local average.
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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Erskine Park exhibits higher cultural diversity than most suburban markets, with 26.5% of residents born outside Australia and 23.5% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 66.2% of the population in Erskine Park, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. Regarding ancestry (the birthplace of parents), the three most common backgrounds in Erskine Park are Australian at 24.1% of the population (exceeding the regional average of 17.8%), English at 20.6% of the population, and Other at 14.5% of the population. There are also notable differences in the concentration of other heritages: Maltese heritage is overrepresented at 4.1% of Erskine Park (compared to 1.0% regionally), Filipino is at 4.7% (compared to 2.0%), and Samoan is 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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Erskine Park's median age of 37 matches the Greater Sydney median of 37 and is close to the Australian median of 38 years. The 55 - 64 age bracket is highly represented at 14.6% relative to Greater Sydney, whereas the 35 - 44 cohort is less common at 12.2%. Since 2021, the 65 to 74 demographic has increased from 7.8% to 9.9% of the population, and the 75 to 84 cohort grew from 2.2% to 3.9%. In contrast, the 25 to 34 age group dropped from 14.1% to 13.1%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic forecasts project major changes in Erskine Park's age profile.
Leading the shift, the 75 to 84 group is projected to rise by 123% (307 people), increasing from 249 to 557. The aging trend is pronounced, with residents aged 65+ accounting for 100% of the projected growth. Conversely, the 45 to 54 and 5 to 14 cohorts are expected to experience decreases in population.
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 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 | Aug 2026 this 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 Aug 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 — 17 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (6,486 at the 2021 Census → 6,459 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 (124051469). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.