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The median house price in Fairfield - West is $1.30m, with units at $865k. House values have moved 7.9% a year compounded over five years.
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Fairfield - West has an estimated 22,400 residents, up from 21,249 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,151 people, or 5.4%. Growth has averaged 0.8% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 81.6% of that increase. That puts 4,776 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 investigations by AreaSearch, the population of Fairfield - West reaches approximately 22,400 in May 2026. This indicates a growth of 1,151 individuals (5.4%) relative to the 2021 Census, which recorded 21,249 residents. This shift is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 22,247 and 66 validated new addresses registered after the Census. This population level represents a density of 4,776 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality within the highest 10% of areas assessed across the country, highlighting local land as a highly sought-after resource.
The 5.4% expansion rate of Fairfield - West since the 2021 census outpaced the broader SA3 region (2.0%), establishing the suburb as a local growth frontrunner. The population rise was chiefly powered by arrivals from overseas, who accounted for roughly 81.6% of all population increases in recent times. AreaSearch incorporates regional projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. In instances where SA2 regions lack this coverage, projections compiled by the NSW State Government in 2022 with a 2021 baseline are substituted. Age-specific growth dynamics derived from these databases are applied to local areas for the years 2032 to 2041. Looking to future demographic shifts, population expansion is projected to track slightly below the national median, with the locality expected to add 1,006 residents by 2041 according to the most recent annual ERP figures, representing a cumulative increase of 3.8% across the 16 years.
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666 new dwellings have been approved in Fairfield - West over the past five years, an average of 133 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 101 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 50% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 123, broadly in line with 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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Approvals for residential construction in Fairfield - West average roughly 133 properties annually, totaling 666 home approvals over the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 113 during FY-26 so far. With an average intake of 1.2 new residents per built dwelling over the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), the local property market displays a healthy equilibrium between demand and supply, fostering stable trends. Newly constructed dwellings carry a mean estimated build cost of $230,000, which falls below regional benchmarks and offers more affordable choices for prospective buyers.
Additionally, commercial building approvals have reached $914,000 during the current financial year, highlighting the predominantly residential character of the suburb. In comparison to Greater Sydney, Fairfield - West exhibits slightly higher building development volumes (tracking 33.0% above the regional per capita average over the 5 year period), which helps maintain buyer choice while supporting existing property values, although construction rates have softened recently. Recent building approvals are split between 50.0% detached houses and 50.0% multi-unit or medium and high-density options. Focusing on higher-density projects provides lower entry price points and accommodates downsizers, real estate investors, and those entering the property market. This represents a distinct departure from the current residential landscape (which stands at 76.0% houses), reflecting a decline in available development sites along with evolving lifestyle and cost constraints. The region averages approximately 213 people for each dwelling approval, signifying a low density development market. Projections for the future indicate Fairfield - West will gain 853 residents by 2041 (assessed from the latest quarterly AreaSearch figures). Given ongoing construction trends, the volume of incoming housing supply is poised to satisfy local demand, preserving favourable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting population growth that outpaces current forecasts.
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AreaSearch tracks 6 current infrastructure and development projects inside Fairfield - West, worth an estimated $435 million. A further 82 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $11.9 billion. 18 are already under construction and 51 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 performance is heavily shaped by updates to infrastructure, major projects, and town planning initiatives. In total, 32 developments have been identified by AreaSearch as having a potential local impact. High-priority developments 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 detailed list highlighting those of greatest local relevance.
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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.
Endeavour Sports Park Upgrade
Transformation of Endeavour Sports Park into a grassroots sport and recreation precinct with 17 multipurpose courts for basketball, netball, futsal, volleyball, and pickleball now open for bookings, 2 new synthetic fields nearing completion with 200lx lighting, hirer-activated water cannons, and sustainability features, upgraded amenities buildings, and multi-sport capabilities including soccer, AFL, and cricket.
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 46.7%. 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 18,987, 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 workforce in Fairfield - West exhibits a diverse blend of office-based and industrial roles, with manufacturing and industrial sectors holding a significant footprint. The unemployment rate is 10.2%, and estimated employment growth reached 5.5% over the past year. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 7,656, while the local unemployment rate sits 6.1% above the Greater Sydney mark of 4.1%, showing potential for improvement, and local workforce participation remains comparatively low (46.7% compared to 69.1% in Greater Sydney). Census records indicate that a notable 26.4% of employed residents worked from home, though this figure was likely influenced by COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for residents are health care & social assistance, manufacturing, and retail trade. The suburb displays a strong employment concentration in manufacturing, with a representation level 2.2 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical roles are underrepresented, accounting for only 5.7% of the local workforce compared to 11.5% in Greater Sydney. This largely residential locality appears to provide a limited number of local jobs, as highlighted by comparing the number of working residents to the locally based workforce. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics, the year ending March 2026 saw local employment levels rise by 5.5% and the labour force expand by 5.0%, which reduced the unemployment rate by 0.4 percentage points. Over the same timeframe, Greater Sydney experienced employment expansion of 1.9%, labour force expansion of 1.9%, and a minor decrease in unemployment. National employment projections from May-25 published by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context regarding future labour demand in Fairfield - West. These five and ten-year projections have been aligned with the local industry profile to estimate future growth patterns. While nationwide employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary widely by industry. Applying these sectoral outlooks to the local employment structure suggests employment for residents should rise by 5.9% over five years and 12.6% over ten years (this represents a direct weighted extrapolation for illustration and does not incorporate localized population adjustments).
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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The latest postcode-level ATO data processed by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 shows that personal incomes in the Fairfield - West SA2 fall below national benchmarks, with a median of $44,428 and an average of $52,020. This is lower than the Greater Sydney median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes would stand at approximately $49,013 (median) and $57,388 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census highlights that individual weekly incomes sit at the 1st percentile ($457 weekly), whereas household earnings show greater relative strength at the 25th percentile.
Income distribution statistics show the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly household income range accounts for 30.3% of the local population (6,787 individuals), matching the regional proportion of 30.9% in the same category. Financial pressures from housing costs are high, leaving residents with only 77.0% of their income, which ranks in 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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The residential landscape in Fairfield - West at the time of the latest Census consisted of 76.0% standalone houses and 24.0% alternative configurations (including semi-detached properties, apartments, and other housing formats), compared to 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings across metropolitan Sydney. Home ownership rates in Fairfield - West exceeded metropolitan Sydney averages at 31.4%, with remaining properties held under a mortgage (27.1%) or occupied by tenants (41.6%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,057 was lower than the Sydney metro average of $2,427, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $450, compared to $470 across Sydney metro.
On a national scale, mortgage payments in Fairfield - West are notably higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and local rent levels sit substantially above the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Fairfield - West counted 5,856 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 6,173 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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Family households represent the vast majority of local homes at 83.3%, consisting of couples with children (47.4%), couples without children (16.5%), and single parent families (17.7%). Non-family households account for the remaining 16.7%, which is made up of lone person households (15.0%) and group households (1.6%). The median household size of 3.4 occupants is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
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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Educational outcomes in the area present certain challenges, with university completion rates (14.5%) tracking far below the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%. This highlights a clear opportunity for targeted educational development. Bachelor degrees represent the primary higher education qualification at 11.7%, followed by postgraduate degrees (2.1%) and graduate diplomas (0.7%). Vocational training is held by 23.9% of the population aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas (8.9%) and certificates (15.0%). Enrollment rates in education are high, with 34.1% of the local population currently engaged in formal learning. This student base comprises 10.7% in secondary schools, 10.6% in primary schools, and 5.2% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Fairfield - West reaches 79 stops on 45 routes, timetabled for about 1,700 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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An analysis of public transport networks shows 79 active stops operating within Fairfield - West, consisting of bus services. These stops accommodate 45 separate routes, which combine to offer 1,717 weekly passenger journeys. Access to transport is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 185 meters from their nearest stop. Because the suburb is primarily residential, the majority of commuters travel outside the area for work, with private cars remaining the primary transport mode at 87%, followed by trains at 8%. Dwellings average 1.4 vehicles, which is above the regional average.
A high proportion of residents (26.4%) worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions. Service frequency across all routes averages 245 trips per day, which translates to approximately 21 weekly trips for each transport stop in the area.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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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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Assessments of public health indicators demonstrate positive results across Fairfield - West, based on AreaSearch analysis of mortality rates and the prevalence of chronic illnesses, with younger age groups showing a particularly low incidence of common health issues. The rate of private health insurance coverage is low, held by approximately 46% of the population (~10,259 people). This is lower than the 59.9% recorded across Greater Sydney and the national average of 55.7%. Arthritis and diabetes represent the most common diagnosed conditions, affecting 7.0% and 6.2% of local residents, respectively. Meanwhile, 76.0% of the population reported no chronic health conditions, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney.
The population under 65 years of age shows better health outcomes than average. Residents aged 65 and older make up 16.9% of the population (3,774 people), which is higher than the Greater Sydney average of 15.5%. While health outcomes for local seniors are above average overall, their national ranking is lower than that of the younger 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 culturally diverse localities in the nation, with 63.2% of residents born outside Australia and 77.9% using a language other than English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 65.5% of the population. The most distinct religious concentration relative to wider benchmarks is Buddhism, which is practiced by 14.3% of residents, a rate substantially higher than the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%. Regarding parental country of birth, the three largest ancestry groups represented in Fairfield - West are Other at 44.8% of the population (well above the regional average of 16.0%), Vietnamese at 14.2% (substantially higher than the regional average of 1.8%), and Chinese at 8.3%.
Other distinct ethnic groups show elevated local representation, including Serbian at 1.5% of the population (compared to 0.5% regionally), Croatian at 1.4% (compared to 0.7%), and Spanish at 0.9% (compared to 0.6%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Fairfield - West is 37. 29.3% 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 Fairfield - West is 37 years, matching the median for Greater Sydney and sitting close to the national figure of 38 years. The 15 - 24 age bracket is highly represented at 16.6% compared to Greater Sydney, while the 35 - 44 cohort is less common at 11.8%. Since 2021, the 15 to 24 demographic has increased from 14.4% to 16.6% of the population. In contrast, the 5 to 14 cohort decreased from 14.3% to 13.2% and the 45 to 54 group declined from 12.8% to 11.7%.
Projections to 2041 indicate significant changes in the age structure of Fairfield - West. Leading this change, the 75 to 84 demographic is expected to grow by 47% (613 people), rising from 1,292 to 1,906. This aging trend is prominent, with residents aged 65 and older accounting for 79% of the projected population growth. Conversely, the 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 age brackets are projected to experience declines in population.
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 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 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 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 — 66 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (21,249 at the 2021 Census → 22,400 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 (127021516). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.