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The median house price in Erskineville - Alexandria is $2.10m, with units at $1.07m. House values have moved 3.1% a year compounded over five years.
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Erskineville - Alexandria has an estimated 21,901 residents, up from 19,126 at the 2021 Census — a change of 2,775 people, or 14.5%. Growth has averaged 2.0% a year over five years, faster than 83% of areas nationally. 520 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 70.0% of that increase. That puts 5,070 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 calculations by AreaSearch, the population of Erskineville - Alexandria is approximately 21,901 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 2,775 residents (14.5%) relative to the 2021 Census, which documented a total of 19,126 people. The shift is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population of 21,529 as of June 2025 combined with 520 validated new addresses identified since the Census. This population level translates to a density of 5,069 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality in the top 10% of all areas analyzed by AreaSearch and highlighting local land as a highly prized resource.
The 14.5% rate of expansion since the 2021 census outpaced the state (7.1%) and Greater Sydney, establishing the area as a regional growth leader. The primary driver of this population growth was overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 70.0% of the overall population gains in recent times. AreaSearch incorporates projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024, using 2022 as the base year, for each SA2 region. For locations where this data is unavailable, projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 with a 2021 base year are substituted. Age bracket growth trends derived from these sources are extended to all areas for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Future projections suggest that population growth will exceed the national median, with the locality expected to add 3,953 residents by 2041 compared to the most recent annual ERP figures, representing a total increase of 16.4% over the 16 years.
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699 new dwellings have been approved in Erskineville - Alexandria over the past five years, an average of 139 a year. That places the area in the 86th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 6 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 151 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 1% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 748, 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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Within Erskineville - Alexandria, development approvals average approximately 139 dwellings annually, with 699 residential units approved during the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 686 recorded so far in FY-26. An average of 3 people per year have relocated to the locality for each newly built dwelling over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), demonstrating strong demand that supports property valuations. The average construction value of new homes stands at $532,000, indicating that building activity is concentrated on high-end, premium developments. Furthermore, commercial approvals totaling $183.3 million have been logged in the current financial year, highlighting significant local business investment.
Compared to the broader Greater Sydney region, construction activity in Erskineville - Alexandria is moderately elevated, tracking at 24.0% above the regional average per capita over the 5 year period, which provides buyers with options while supporting local real estate values, even though building pace has slowed recently. Newly approved residential options consist of 1.0% standalone homes and 99.0% townhouses or apartments. This preference for higher density provides more accessible entry points for buyers and caters to investors, downsizers, and first-home purchasers. With approximately 1121 people per approval, the area presents as a mature, developed suburb. Projecting forward, the population of Erskineville - Alexandria is anticipated to expand by 3,581 residents by 2041, based on the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. The current pace of construction appears aligned with projected demand, promoting balanced market conditions without driving excessive price growth.
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AreaSearch tracks 36 current infrastructure and development projects inside Erskineville - Alexandria, worth an estimated $6.19 billion. A further 138 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $107.8 billion. 43 are already under construction and 47 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, planning choices, and development initiatives are major drivers of regional performance. A total of 70 projects have been identified by AreaSearch as having an influence on the local area. Principal developments include Erskineville Village, One Sydney Park, Green Square to Ashmore Connector (Ngamuru Avenue), and the Brightwell Real Estate Coulson Street Development, with key details provided in the list below.
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Erskineville Village
A $2 billion urban renewal masterplan transforming a 50,000sqm former industrial site into a vibrant mixed-use precinct. The development features approximately 1,000 residences across Build-to-Rent (Nation) and Build-to-Sell (Lillian) stages, including 169 affordable housing units managed by Evolve Housing. Key infrastructure includes the 7,500sqm McPherson Park, the 20m wide Kooka Walk pedestrian boulevard, and a 5,000sqm retail and dining precinct featuring a supermarket and cafes.
Acacia Apartments
A 264-apartment affordable housing development by City West Housing located at 330-332 Botany Road, Alexandria within the Green Square Town Centre. All units are dedicated to affordable rental housing in perpetuity. Features an all-electric building design with solar PV panels and 3-bedroom family units on lower floors. Early works construction commenced in May 2026.
Botany Road Precinct
The Botany Road Precinct is a 21-hectare urban renewal initiative transforming an industrial corridor into a high-density enterprise hub. Following the 2022 rezoning, the precinct is transitioning into an employment-focused zone with building heights up to 17 storeys and mandatory affordable housing. Current activity includes multiple active Development Applications for individual sites, such as the Acacia Apartments (330 Botany Road) which is providing 264 affordable rental units, and Bangalay Apartments on Wyndham Street. The project integrates with the Waterloo Metro to support Sydney's Innovation Corridor.
338 Botany Road Alexandria
A 10-storey mixed-use affordable housing development delivering 111 homes at 338 Botany Road, Alexandria, within the Green Square urban renewal precinct. Developed by SGCH and built by Buildcorp, the project provides 45 social and 66 affordable homes comprising 13 studios, 30 one-bedroom, 58 two-bedroom, and 10 three-bedroom apartments. Designed by DKO Architecture with ground-floor commercial space, communal open space on Level 8, integrated public art celebrating Aboriginal culture, and a target minimum 7-star NatHERS rating.Partly funded through the Housing Australia Future Fund Facility, with a subsidised land sale and capital contribution from City of Sydney. Located one minute from Green Square train station. Stage 2 DA (D/2024/273) approved by the Central Sydney Planning Committee on 14 November 2024. Now under construction with completion expected early 2028.
Green Square to Ashmore Connector (Ngamuru Avenue)
Construction of Ngamuru Avenue, a new transport corridor linking Green Square town centre with the Ashmore Precinct. The project includes bus priority lanes, a two-way cycleway, wider footpaths, upgraded signalised intersections at Botany Road, O'Riordan Street and Bourke Road, and improved pedestrian connections. The Botany Road to O'Riordan Street section opened in July 2024. Construction of the remaining section to Bowden Street and the Bourke Road intersection upgrade is continuing, with completion now expected in late 2026.
Brightwell Real Estate Coulson Street Development
Concept Development Application (D/2024/652) for five building envelopes between 2-7 storeys comprising 138 residential apartments. Includes adaptive reuse of the existing 1914-1919 Bakewell Brothers heritage warehouse for commercial use, and public benefit works including new roads and open space.
One Sydney Park
One Sydney Park is a proposed $500 million mixed-use precinct set to be revived by developer Besgate. The revised State Significant Development Application (SSDA) proposes 700 residences, including 40 affordable housing units, above ground-floor retail on a two-hectare site overlooking Sydney Park. The project replaces the former HPG Australia development.
Green Square Town Centre
Green Square Town Centre is one of Australia's largest urban renewal projects, transforming a 278 hectare former industrial area in inner south Sydney into a high-density mixed-use precinct. When complete by 2030, it is planned to accommodate around 61,000 residents in approximately 33,000 dwellings and provide 21,000 to 22,000 jobs, just 3.5km from the Sydney CBD and 4km from Sydney Airport. The precinct holds a 6 Star Green Star Communities rating and includes the Green Square Library and Plaza, Gunyama Park Aquatic and Recreation Centre, the new Green Square Public School and Community Spaces, more than 40 parks, and one of Australia's largest urban stormwater recycling schemes servicing over 4,000 apartments.Stages 1 and 2 of the town centre, delivered by Mirvac (which acquired Landcom's interest in 2020), are complete with around 800 homes across eight buildings, including The Frederick, Portman on the Park, Portman House and seven Portman Street terraces finished through 2024. The final stages 3, 4 and 5 are now being assessed as State Significant Developments under the Housing Delivery Authority pathway, with around 1,825 additional homes proposed across nine buildings (511 build-to-rent, 800 build-to-sell apartments and 514 student accommodation units) at a combined development cost of about 1.23 billion dollars. Stage 3 (Sites 7, 17 and 18 at 960A Bourke Street, SSD-83899206) and Stages 4 and 5 (Sites 8 and 19 at 411 Botany Road, SSD-84322496) were on public exhibition in early 2026, with a mid-2026 construction start slated for the next stage. Public domain works include three new streets (Woolpack, Hinchcliffe and Barker Streets) and the Ngamuru Avenue connector.
15,235 residents of Erskineville - Alexandria are employed, from a labour force of 15,655. Unemployment sits at 2.7%, with participation at 81.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 28,886, about 132% 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 workforce in Erskineville - Alexandria is highly educated, featuring a strong concentration of professionals in the technology sector, a low unemployment rate of 2.7%, and an annual employment growth rate of 0.7%. As of March 2026, there are 15,235 employed residents, and the local unemployment rate sits 1.4% below the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%. Workforce participation is notably high at 81.8%, compared to 69.1% across Greater Sydney. Census data indicates that 67.8% of employed locals worked from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of Covid-19 lockdown restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for local residents are professional & technical, finance & insurance, and health care & social assistance. The professional & technical sector is highly concentrated locally, employing residents at 1.8 times the regional rate. In contrast, the construction sector is underrepresented, accounting for 4.4% of workers compared to the Greater Sydney average of 8.6%. With 1.4 jobs available for every resident worker at the time of the Census, the locality serves as a major employment center, drawing commuting workers from surrounding regions. AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics shows that during the 12 months ending March 2026, local employment grew by 0.7% while the labor force expanded by 0.9%, leading to a 0.2 percentage point rise in the unemployment rate. This differed from Greater Sydney, which saw employment rise by 1.9%, the labor force grow by 1.9%, and unemployment decline slightly. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia published in May-25 offer additional context on future labor demand in Erskineville - Alexandria. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local industry mix to model potential growth. Although total national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rate of change varies by industry. Weighting these national projections to match the employment structure of Erskineville - Alexandria suggests local employment could grow by 7.3% over five years and 14.6% over ten years, though this is a basic weighted projection for illustration and does not incorporate local population forecasts.
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Median household income in Erskineville - Alexandria is $2,825 a week (about $147,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,669 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $89,513 a year against an average of $112,538. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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ATO postcode data compiled by AreaSearch for the financial year 2023 indicates that the median taxpayer income in the Erskineville - Alexandria SA2 was $89,513, with an average taxpayer income of $112,538. These figures represent exceptionally high levels nationally, compared to $60,817 (median) and $83,003 (average) for Greater Sydney. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index increase of 10.32% since financial year 2023 suggests current figures of roughly $98,751 (median) and $124,152 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census shows that household, family, and personal incomes in the area rank between the 95th and 99th percentiles nationwide.
The largest income bracket contains 32.4% of residents (7,095 people) earning between $1,500 and $2,999, mirroring the wider metropolitan pattern where 30.9% of the population falls into this category. Financial capability is demonstrated by the 47.7% of households earning more than $3,000 weekly, which helps drive local retail spending. High housing expenses demand 18.7% of household income, but substantial earnings mean disposable income remains in the 93rd percentile, and the area is placed in the 10th decile on the SEIFA index of education and occupation.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Erskineville - Alexandria had 8,988 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 4% detached houses and 64% apartments. 34% are owned with a mortgage, 53% rented and 13% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $591 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,752 a month, a total housing cost higher than 99% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 20.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the latest Census, the housing mix in Erskineville - Alexandria was made up of 3.5% standalone houses and 96.5% other dwelling types, such as apartments and semi-detached properties, contrasting with the Sydney metropolitan breakdown of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. The rate of home ownership was lower than the Sydney metropolitan average, standing at 12.9%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (33.7%) or tenants (53.4%). The median monthly mortgage cost of $2,752 was higher than the Sydney metropolitan average of $2,427, and the median weekly rent of $591 also exceeded the metropolitan average of $470.
Globally, the area's median mortgage payments are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Erskineville - Alexandria counted 8,988 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 10,292 today, averaging 2.0 people each. 16% are couples with children, fewer than in 94% of areas nationally, against 35% couples without children. 34% of households are people living alone, and families average 0.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households at 56.1%, consisting of couples without children (35.0%), couples with children (15.8%), and single parent families (4.4%). Non-family households represent 43.9% of the total, with single person households accounting for 33.9% and group households representing 10.1%. The median household size of 2.0 persons is smaller than the average of 2.7 observed across Greater Sydney.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
64.9% of adults in Erskineville - Alexandria hold a university qualification, including 41.3% with a bachelor degree and 19.4% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 80% of areas nationally. A further 9.0% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 1,943 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,093 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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Educational qualification rates in Erskineville - Alexandria are significantly higher than state and national figures, with 64.9% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% across Australia and 32.2% in NSW. This educational profile equips the local population well for employment in knowledge-intensive industries. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 41.3%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 19.4% and graduate diplomas at 4.2%. Vocational qualifications are held by 18.6% of residents aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas (9.6%) and certificates (9.0%). A significant portion of the local population, totaling 22.9%, is enrolled in formal study.
This comprises 8.7% studying at the tertiary level, 5.1% attending primary school, and 2.9% enrolled in secondary education.
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Public transport in Erskineville - Alexandria reaches 106 stops on 19 routes, timetabled for about 11,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 130 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.4 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Analysis of the local transit network indicates there are 106 active public transport stops in Erskineville - Alexandria, providing a combination of train and bus services. These stops are served by 19 separate routes, which together accommodate 11,077 weekly passenger journeys. Transport links are excellent, with residents living an average of 130 meters from the nearest stop. The suburb is primarily residential, leading most workers to commute to outside areas, with private vehicles being the most common mode at 48%, followed by trains at 21% and walking at 14%. Car ownership averages 0.4 vehicles per household, which is lower than the metropolitan average.
A high proportion of residents, 67.8%, worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect the pandemic conditions at the time. Services run at an average frequency of 1,582 trips daily across all routes, which corresponds to roughly 104 weekly departures per stop. The accompanying map displays the 100 closest transit stops to the central point of the area.
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75.3% of residents in Erskineville - Alexandria report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 81% of areas nationally. 1.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 76.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.6 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 for Erskineville - Alexandria show highly favorable outcomes based on mortality statistics and chronic disease rates, with low rates of common health conditions across all age groups. Private health insurance coverage is exceptionally high, with approximately 76% of the population (16,666 people) covered, compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent health issues recorded locally are mental health conditions and asthma, affecting 10.1% and 8.3% of residents respectively. Conversely, 75.3% of the population reported no chronic health conditions, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney.
The working-age population is characterized by high rates of good health and low chronic disease rates. Residents aged 65 and over represent 6.8% of the population (1,491 people), which is lower than the Greater Sydney average of 15.5%. Older residents demonstrate strong health profiles, with national health benchmarks matching those of the broader community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
37.8% of Erskineville - Alexandria residents were born overseas and 20.9% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (23.6%) and Australian (17.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Erskineville - Alexandria displays higher levels of cultural diversity than most local areas, with 20.9% of residents speaking a language other than English at home and 37.8% born overseas. The most common religious affiliation is Christianity, representing 27.2% of the local population. However, Judaism shows the most significant relative concentration, accounting for 1.1% of residents compared to 0.8% across Greater Sydney. Regarding parent country of birth, the three largest ancestral cohorts in Erskineville - Alexandria are English (23.6%), Australian (17.4%), and Other (12.2%). Notable differences in ethnic representation also exist, with French ancestry represented at 1.1% of the population (compared to 0.5% regionally), Spanish at 0.9% (compared to 0.6% regionally), and Russian at 0.7% (compared to 0.4% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Erskineville - Alexandria is 34, younger than 84% of areas nationally. 37.2% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age in Erskineville - Alexandria is 34 years, which is younger than the Greater Sydney average of 37 and the national average of 38 years. Relative to Greater Sydney, the area has an elevated share of young adults aged 25 - 34 (29.6%) and a smaller share of children aged 5 - 14 (5.6%). This 25 - 34 age bracket is significantly larger than the national average of 14.6%. Since the 2021 Census, the 35 to 44 cohort has grown from 22.5% to 24.0% of the population, while the 25 to 34 group has decreased from 32.4% to 29.6%.
Demographic projections to 2041 suggest significant shifts, with the 45 to 54 cohort expected to grow the fastest at 37%, adding 1,061 people to reach 3,893, while the 0 to 4 cohort is projected to remain nearly flat with 1% growth (6 people).
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Erskineville - Alexandria
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 | Jul 2026 last month all 36 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 Jul 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 — 520 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (19,126 at the 2021 Census → 21,901 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 (117031330). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.