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SA2 boundaries are defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and are designed to represent communities for statistical reporting (e.g., census and ERP).
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The median house price in Fairfield - West is $1.31m, with units at $850k. House values have moved 8.1% a year compounded over five years.
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Fairfield - West has an estimated 22,417 residents, up from 21,249 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,168 people, or 5.5%. Growth has averaged 0.8% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 81.6% of that increase. That puts 4,780 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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Demographic assessments by AreaSearch indicate that Fairfield - West houses approximately 22,417 people as of Aug 2026. Compared to the 2021 Census tally of 21,249 people, this represents an addition of 1,168 residents (5.5%). This calculation incorporates the ABS June 2025 estimated resident population of 22,247 alongside 66 validated new addresses registered following the census. With 4,779 persons per square kilometer, the locality ranks within the top 10% nationwide for population density, underlining strong demand for local land. The community's 5.5% expansion since the 2021 census outpaced the broader SA3 district (2.1%), establishing it as a regional frontrunner in population growth.
Inbound overseas migration served as the core growth driver, accounting for roughly 81.6% of recent net gains. Population modeling by AreaSearch incorporates 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 projections based on the year 2022. In instances where SA2 boundaries lack this coverage, 2022 NSW State Government projections based on 2021 are referenced instead. Age-specific growth trajectories derived from these datasets are further projected across all localities for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Looking ahead, long-term demographic expansion is anticipated to track slightly under the national median, with the latest annual ERP baseline suggesting an increase of 994 persons to 2041, representing a cumulative 3.7% rise across the 16-year timeframe.
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636 new dwellings have been approved in Fairfield - West over the past five years, an average of 127 a year. That places the area in the 69th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 6 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 125 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 50% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential building activity across Fairfield - West has averaged approximately 127 approved dwellings annually, accumulating to 636 residences over the past 5 financial years. Across the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), local net intake stood at an average of 1.3 people per completed home, demonstrating a healthy balance between dwelling supply and accommodation needs. These residential builds carried an average value of $312,000, sitting below wider metropolitan levels and offering comparatively accessible housing options. In parallel, commercial development remained subdued during the present financial year, with approved works totaling $914,000.
Construction intensity in Fairfield - West exceeds broader metropolitan trends, tracking 26.0% above the Greater Sydney per-capita benchmark across the 5-year span to help accommodate buyer interest while maintaining baseline property demand. Recent building approvals are split evenly between detached houses (50.0%) and medium-to-high density formats such as townhouses or apartments (50.0%). This diversified construction pipeline introduces greater affordability and varied dwelling sizes relative to the established housing stock, where standalone houses currently make up 76.0%. This pattern illustrates constraints on greenfield land alongside shifting residential preferences toward compact, accessible housing options. Overall, with approximately 192 people per building approval, the neighborhood maintains low density characteristics. According to demographic projections from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Fairfield - West is set to add 824 new inhabitants through to 2041. Existing rates of residential building appear well positioned to satisfy this future housing demand, maintaining supportive market conditions for incoming purchasers while potentially accommodating expansion beyond baseline expectations.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 6 current infrastructure and development projects inside Fairfield - West, worth an estimated $435 million. A further 89 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $12 billion. 16 are already under construction and 60 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and sports & recreation. 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, urban planning updates, and civic developments serve as vital drivers of local area performance. AreaSearch has tracked a total of 32 key projects anticipated to influence the district. Prominent initiatives include The Vale - Fairfield Heights (Stage 3), EVO Fairfield, Fairfield Heights Town Centre Public Domain Upgrades, and Fairfield Heights Residential Infill - 120-130 Stella Street, with the following overview highlighting those of primary significance.
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Fairfield Heights Town Centre Public Domain Upgrades
Council-led public domain upgrades to Fairfield Heights Town Centre focused on The Boulevarde between Polding Street and Beemera Street. Works build on earlier streetscape stages and are guided by the Fairfield Heights Urban Design Study, the Town Centre Development Control Plan and the 2020 Public Domain Plan to improve the look and function of the local main street. Upgrades include new paving and kerbs, street trees, furniture, safer pedestrian crossings, decorative elements and small-scale open space and amenity improvements to support local businesses and shoppers.The project aims to strengthen Fairfield Heights as a walkable neighbourhood retail centre and community meeting place.
The Vale - Fairfield Heights (Stage 3)
Stage 3 of The Vale forms part of Deicorp's master planned residential community at Fairfield Heights. Construction is progressing as part of the multi-stage development that will ultimately deliver approximately 620 apartments and townhouses together with neighbourhood retail and public domain improvements. Completion remains targeted around 2028.
Fairfield Heights Residential Infill - 120-130 Stella Street
Medium density infill project in Fairfield Heights delivering 48 townhouses and apartments at 120-130 Stella Street. The development replaces existing detached housing and has been approved by Fairfield City Council, providing a mix of two and three bedroom dwellings, internal driveways, on site parking and landscaped communal open space within walking distance of the Fairfield Heights local centre and public transport.
368 Hamilton Road Mixed-Use Development
Construction of a 3-storey mixed-use building, including 7 ground floor retail tenancies, a childcare centre on the first and second floors to accommodate 138 children and 25 staff, and 2 basement levels providing 118 parking spaces.
1-3 Bodalla Street, Fairfield Heights Residential Flat Building
Rezoned site enabling a residential flat building of around 39 dwellings over four storeys with basement parking, following Fairfield LEP 2013 Amendment No 21 (R3 to R4). Subsequent DAs lodged for a residential flat building and basement parking at 3 Bodalla Street indicate the project progressing through Council assessment.
Fairfield Hospital Redevelopment
The $630 million Fairfield Hospital Redevelopment delivers modern acute healthcare facilities to support the expanding community in South Western Sydney. The project delivers a new multi-storey clinical services building housing an expanded Emergency Department, new Intensive Care Unit, modern operating theatres, medical imaging suites, and upgraded inpatient wards. Led by Health Infrastructure NSW with lead architect Architectus, site preparation and construction works are progressing across the Prairiewood campus.
The Canleys Special Entertainment Precincts
Two Special Entertainment Precincts (SEPs) along Canley Vale Road in Canley Heights and Canley Vale, officially launched as 'The Canleys' on 28 November 2025 as Western Sydney's first SEPs. Operating under a 12-month trial phase, the precincts allow businesses to trade until midnight on weekdays and 2am on weekends, with live music and entertainment supported by strict acoustic controls. The initiative is backed by an NSW Government SEP Kickstart Grant of $183,308 and underpinned by the Fairfield LEP 2013 amendment (PP-2025-910), with the gateway determination issued in June 2025 and the planning proposal in finalisation.Business associations Canley Heights Nights and Little Asia Canley Vale coordinate precinct activations.
FLAIR - 27-33 Ascot Street
FLAIR is a six-storey mid-rise apartment building delivering 74 residences in Canley Heights. The development offers 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments with Caesarstone benchtops, Caroma tapware, and AEG appliances. Shared amenities include a landscaped rooftop terrace with two BBQ facilities and pergola, a ground-floor green space with dual decks, and secure underground parking. The building features a contemporary brick facade with sliding screens and vertical wooden slats for privacy. Developed by Ascot Developments, designed by Zhinar Architects, and constructed by Gaby Group.
7,656 residents of Fairfield - West are employed, from a labour force of 8,529. Unemployment sits at 10.2%, with participation at 46.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 19,004, about 85% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local labor market in Fairfield - West features a diversified mix of white-collar and blue-collar occupations, underpinned by a notable industrial and manufacturing presence, alongside an unemployment rate of 10.2% and annual employment growth of 5.5%. As of March 2026, employed residents numbered 7,656, though the jobless rate exceeded Greater Sydney's 4.1% by 6.1 percentage points, and labor force participation stood lower at 46.6% compared to the regional figure of 68.9%. Census records also indicated that 26.4% of workers operated from home, a metric likely shaped by prevailing Covid-19 health directives.
Local workforce engagement is heavily weighted toward retail trade, manufacturing, and health care & social assistance. Manufacturing represents a standout specialization for the area, capturing an employment concentration 2.2 times above the broader Sydney level. Conversely, professional & technical services engage only 5.7% of resident workers, trailing the 11.5% registered across Greater Sydney. Comparing the Census count of local jobs against the working resident total highlights that this primarily residential precinct provides limited employment opportunities within its own boundaries. AreaSearch evaluation of ABS and SALM figures reveals that over the 12-month period, local employment expanded by 5.5% while the labor pool grew by 5.0%, resulting in a 0.4 percentage point reduction in the unemployment rate. Over the identical timeframe, Greater Sydney recorded a 1.9% increase in both jobs and labor supply, accompanied by a slight decrease in joblessness. Broader industry outlooks from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide forward context for the area. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though industry trajectories vary widely. Weighting these projections against the area's occupational structure suggests potential employment gains of 5.9% across five years and 12.6% over ten years for Fairfield - West (note that this weighting extrapolation serves illustrative purposes and excludes local population dynamics).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Fairfield - West is $1,373 a week (about $71,000 a year), with median personal income at $457 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $44,428 a year against an average of $52,020. 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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Taxation records compiled by AreaSearch from the ATO for financial year 2023 place personal earnings in the Fairfield - West SA2 below the Australian median. Median taxable earnings reached $44,428 while the average stood at $52,020, trailing Greater Sydney benchmarks of $60,817 and $83,003. Applying cumulative Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023 yields estimated values of approximately $49,013 (median) and $57,388 (average) as of March 2026. In the 2021 Census, individual weekly income sat at the 1st percentile with $457, whereas household earnings fared comparatively better at the 25th percentile.
The predominant earnings cohort is the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly band, capturing 30.3% of the community (6,792 people), closely aligning with the regional share of 30.9%. Affordability constraints remain pronounced, as households retain only 77.0% of income after housing costs, placing the area at the 18th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Fairfield - West had 5,856 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 76% detached houses and 5% apartments. 27% are owned with a mortgage, 42% rented and 31% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $450 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,057 a month. Rent absorbs 32.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 34.6%. 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 latest Census, the housing landscape in Fairfield - West comprised 76.0% detached houses and 24.0% alternative formats (including semi-detached dwellings, apartments, and other residences), contrasting with the Sydney metropolitan breakdown of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Outright property ownership reached 31.4%, eclipsing broader Sydney levels, while mortgaged residences represented 27.1% and rental housing accounted for 41.6%. Typical monthly mortgage payments were $2,057, sitting beneath the Sydney metropolitan benchmark of $2,427, while typical weekly rent stood at $450 against $470 across Greater Sydney. On a national scale, however, local mortgage repayments sit well above the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents notably exceed the national standard of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Fairfield - West counted 5,856 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 6,178 today, averaging 3.4 people each. 47% are couples with children, more than in 92% of areas nationally, against 17% couples without children. 15% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The domestic landscape is predominantly composed of family arrangements, which account for 83.3% of households. This includes couples with children (47.4%), single parent families (17.7%), and couples without children (16.5%). Non-family setups make up the remaining 16.7%, encompassing single-person households at 15.0% and group residences at 1.6%. The typical household size stands at 3.4 persons, exceeding the metropolitan standard of 2.7 for Greater Sydney.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
14.5% of adults in Fairfield - West hold a university qualification, including 11.7% with a bachelor degree and 2.1% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 90% of areas nationally. A further 15.0% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 3,364 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 933 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Tertiary educational attainment within the locality presents ongoing challenges, with 14.5% holding university credentials compared to the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%, highlighting key areas for targeted educational support. Bachelor degrees form the primary higher education category at 11.7%, complemented by postgraduate qualifications at 2.1% and graduate diplomas at 0.7%. Vocational education plays a prominent role among residents aged 15 and over, with 23.9% holding trade qualifications across certificates (15.0%) and advanced diplomas (8.9%). Community participation in formal study is substantial, with 34.1% of the local population actively engaged in learning.
This cohort comprises 10.7% attending secondary schools, 10.6% enrolled in primary education, and 5.2% completing tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Fairfield - West reaches 81 stops on 44 routes, timetabled for about 1,600 services a week. The typical home sits about 190 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.4 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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Public transport connectivity in Fairfield - West is supported by 81 operational bus stops. These locations are connected via 44 separate bus routes, together delivering 1,616 weekly passenger trips. Overall transport access is strong, with typical walking distances of 185 meters from residences to the nearest stop. Given the area's predominantly residential character, most working residents travel outward, with private vehicles accounting for 87% of commutes and train travel comprising 8%. Households maintain an average of 1.4 vehicles, exceeding wider regional figures. Additionally, 26.4% of workers conducted their duties from home according to the 2021 Census, a figure reflecting temporary pandemic patterns.
Transit services maintain an average volume of 230 trips per day across all available routes, which translates to roughly 19 weekly trips per individual stop.
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76.0% of residents in Fairfield - West report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 76% of areas nationally. 10.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 45.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.2 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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Public health indicators compiled by AreaSearch show favorable outcomes across Fairfield - West, marked by low chronic disease rates and reduced mortality, with younger residents demonstrating notably minimal incidences of standard ailments. Private health insurance uptake remains low, covering approximately 46% of the population (~10,266 people), well below the Greater Sydney average of 59.9% and the national figure of 55.7%. Among reported chronic ailments, arthritis and diabetes are the most prevalent, diagnosed in 7.0% and 6.2% of the local populace, while 76.0% reported having no long-term medical conditions, tracking above the Greater Sydney proportion of 74.6%.
The cohort under 65 years of age exhibits above-average health results. Older residents aged 65 and over constitute 16.9% of the community (3,792 people), surpassing Greater Sydney's 15.5% proportion. While health indicators for local seniors sit above average, their relative ranking nationwide is lower than that of the broader local demographic.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
63.2% of Fairfield - West residents were born overseas and 77.9% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 98% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Vietnamese (14.2%) and Chinese (8.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Fairfield - West stands as one of the most multicultural communities in Australia, with 63.2% of residents born abroad and 77.9% using a language other than English in their households. Christianity is the predominant faith, practiced by 65.5% of the local population. Buddhism shows a significant overrepresentation, accounting for 14.3% of residents compared to 4.1% across Greater Sydney. Examining parental countries of birth, the primary ancestral backgrounds in Fairfield - West include Other at 44.8% (substantially higher than the 16.0% regional benchmark), Vietnamese at 14.2% (markedly above the Greater Sydney figure of 1.8%), and Chinese at 8.3%.
Pronounced representation is also evident across several other communities, including Serbian at 1.5% (against 0.5% regionally), Croatian at 1.4% (against 0.7%), and Spanish at 0.9% (against 0.6%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Fairfield - West is 37. 29.2% 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 demographic profile of Fairfield - West displays a younger distribution relative to Greater Sydney. In August 2026, children and young adults (aged 0 - 24) constituted 33.9% of the population, compared to 30.4% regionally, whereas young to middle-aged adults (aged 25 - 44) comprised 25.2% against 31.4% across Greater Sydney. The median age is estimated at 37 as at August 2026, matching both the 2021 Census baseline and Greater Sydney's median at that Census. Since the Census, the senior cohort (aged 65 and over) increased from 15.3% to an estimated 16.9%.
Through to 2041, the largest demographic growth is projected among retirees and seniors, expanding by 1,323 residents (35%) to reach 5,116, while the youth cohort (0 - 24) and young to middle-aged adults (25 - 44) are forecast to experience net declines.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Fairfield - West
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
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 2026 last month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 2 months ago all 6 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 66 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (21,249 at the 2021 Census → 22,417 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 (127021516). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.