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The median house price in Five Dock - Abbotsford is $3.20m, with units at $1.25m. House values have moved 4.4% a year compounded over five years.
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Five Dock - Abbotsford has an estimated 21,472 residents, up from 20,933 at the 2021 Census — a change of 539 people, or 2.6%. That puts 4,648 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 research conducted by AreaSearch, the resident population of Five Dock - Abbotsford stands at approximately 21,472 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 539 people (2.6%) relative to the 2021 Census tally of 20,933 people. This trend is established using the ABS estimated resident population count of 21,449 as of June 2025 alongside 87 validated new addresses registered post-Census. With a density of 4,647 persons per square kilometer, the locality ranks in the upper 10% across the country in AreaSearch assessments, highlighting strong competition for local real estate.
The area's 2.6% expansion post-Census sits within 3.0 percentage points of the broader SA3 benchmark (5.6%), reflecting resilient growth dynamics. Inbound overseas migration formed the primary growth engine, delivering close to 78.9% of total recent population gains. Projections for each SA2 district applied by AreaSearch originate from the ABS/Geoscience Australia dataset published in 2024 (using 2022 as a base year), supplemented by NSW State Government SA2 series released in 2022 (with a 2021 base year) where necessary. Cohort-specific growth rates drawn from these models are carried forward across all districts for 2032 to 2041. Based on expected demographic trajectories, population growth is anticipated in the lower quartile of nationwide statistical areas, with numbers projected to rise by 554 persons through to 2041 relative to current annual ERP figures, translating to an overall 2.5% increase across the 16 years.
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1,565 new dwellings have been approved in Five Dock - Abbotsford over the past five years, an average of 313 a year. That places the area in the 81st percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 15 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 312 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 8% 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 planning approvals across Five Dock - Abbotsford have run at an annual rate of approximately 313 dwellings, accumulating to 1,565 homes across the last 5 financial years. With an average of only 0.1 new residents per year per dwelling constructed over the past 5 financial years (spanning FY-22 to FY-26), additions to local housing are comfortably keeping pace with or outstripping demand. This provides prospective buyers with broader selection and underpins capacity for demographic growth beyond baseline projections. Moreover, an average construction value of $659,000 per approved dwelling indicates residential developers are focusing on higher-end product in the premium segment.
In addition, commercial building consents reached $28.0 million this financial year, pointing to a moderate volume of non-residential development activity. On a per-person basis, dwelling approvals in Five Dock - Abbotsford run 61.0% above the Greater Sydney average, expanding purchasing opportunities for buyers and tracking well ahead of the national benchmark to underline robust developer sentiment. Medium-to-high density formats account for the vast majority of new builds, with 92.0% comprising townhouses or apartments compared to 8.0% standalone houses. This strong orientation toward compact housing delivers accessible price points for first-home buyers, investors, and downsizing owner-occupiers. It also contrasts sharply with the established local landscape (where separate houses currently make up 38.0%), mirroring a scarcity of greenfield sites alongside evolving household preferences for diverse, cost-effective dwelling formats. Meanwhile, a metric of roughly 203 people per dwelling approval reflects the structural traits of a low density area. Demographic projections indicate that Five Dock - Abbotsford will add 531 residents by 2041, measured against the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Given ongoing building approval rates, upcoming residential supply appears well positioned to satisfy demand, creating supportive market conditions for purchasers and establishing the potential for growth to outpace current projections.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 16 current infrastructure and development projects inside Five Dock - Abbotsford, worth an estimated $11.8 billion. A further 146 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $129.8 billion. 34 are already under construction and 47 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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Local capital works, strategic master plans, and major urban initiatives play a fundamental role in shaping neighborhood performance. AreaSearch has pinpointed a total of 15 key developments positioned to impact the district. Primary undertakings include the Parramatta Road Corridor Urban Transformation Strategy (PRCUTS) - Stage 2, TOGA Five Dock Mixed-Use Masterplan, Kings Bay Village, and the Five Dock Town Centre Revitalisation, with notable initiatives outlined in the following section.
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Five Dock Town Centre Revitalisation
Comprehensive revitalisation of Five Dock town centre with improved public spaces, retail upgrades, and enhanced pedestrian connectivity in preparation for Metro West.
TOGA Five Dock Mixed-Use Masterplan
A major urban renewal project in the Kings Bay Precinct featuring approximately 674 to 750 apartments across multiple residential buildings. The revised masterplan includes four buildings ranging from 8 to 28 storeys, a full-line supermarket, 8,000 sqm of retail and community space, and a 2,090 sqm public park. The precinct is designed to integrate with the future Five Dock Metro Station and forms part of the Parramatta Road Corridor Urban Transformation Strategy.
Five Dock Park Precinct Upgrade
Comprehensive precinct upgrade and master plan implementation across Five Dock Park undertaken by the City of Canada Bay. The project includes modernising sporting amenities and fields, upgrading playground facilities, establishing dedicated recreation and nature play spaces, and improving pedestrian pathways.
Henley Precinct Masterplan
Council-adopted masterplan guiding upgrades across the Henley Precinct, including wayfinding, access and connectivity, recreation facilities (e.g. wild play playground at Gladesville Reserve), and an implementation plan to sequence short-, medium- and long-term works.
Parramatta Road Corridor Urban Transformation Strategy (PRCUTS) - Stage 2
Stage 2 planning proposal to implement PRCUTS for the Kings Bay and Burwood-Concord precincts in the City of Canada Bay, including updated LEP controls, urban design frameworks and supporting technical studies. The proposal remains in the NSW Planning Portal pre-exhibition stream while feasibility and infrastructure work is progressed by Council and the Department.
Draft Five Dock Precinct Masterplan
Comprehensive strategic urban masterplan and Planning Proposal prepared by City of Canada Bay Council to guide transit-oriented growth around the future Five Dock Metro Station. The framework facilitates up to 14,000 new dwellings, streetscape greening, active transport links, and expanded civic infrastructure.
TOGA Five Dock Urban Renewal Precinct
Proposed mixed-use urban renewal project comprising approximately 866 residential apartments (including 7.5% affordable housing), 8,250 sqm of retail and community hub space with a supermarket, new internal street connections, and a 2,470 sqm public park.
Kings Bay Village
A $1.8 billion urban renewal precinct transforming a 3-hectare former industrial site into a mixed-use community. Developed by Deicorp in partnership with Metrics Credit Partners, the project features six buildings ranging from 9 to 31 storeys. It delivers 1,185 apartments, including 218-219 affordable housing units for essential workers. The precinct includes approximately 14,700 sqm of retail and commercial space featuring a full-line supermarket, and 6,500 sqm of public open space with a 2,290 sqm village green.Over $80 million is committed to local infrastructure upgrades. It is a key project within the Parramatta Road Corridor strategy, located near the future Five Dock Metro Station.
12,081 residents of Five Dock - Abbotsford are employed, from a labour force of 12,437. Unemployment sits at 2.9%, with participation at 68.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.1% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 18,039, about 84% 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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Five Dock - Abbotsford features a well-credentialed resident labour base, distinguished by prominent representation in technology disciplines and a low unemployment rate of 2.9%. As of March 2026, employed residents total 12,081, with local joblessness tracking 1.3% below the Greater Sydney benchmark of 4.1% and workforce participation matching the metropolitan figure of 68.9%. Census records indicate that 53.9% of workers operated from home, though this figure reflects the influence of Covid-19 pandemic restrictions at the time. Resident employment is concentrated across professional & technical services, health care & social assistance, and education & training.
The district exhibits notable industry clustering in finance & insurance, where local job share reaches 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, retail trade shows lower penetration, engaging 7.5% of the Five Dock - Abbotsford working population compared to 9.3% across Greater Sydney. Comparing resident workers to the local Census workplace population indicates that the area functions primarily as a dormitory residential community with limited internal employment generation. According to AreaSearch evaluations of SALM and ABS figures, the labour force shrank by 1.7% and employment also dropped by 1.7% during the year to March 2026, which kept unemployment levels relatively unchanged. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 1.9%, the labour force grow by 1.9%, and unemployment decrease slightly. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Mar-26 can provide additional context regarding future demand in Five Dock - Abbotsford. These projections span five and ten-year horizons and have been overlaid with the local employment structure to estimate growth trajectories. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and by 13.7% over ten years, expansion varies considerably across different industry sectors. When these sectoral projections are applied to the employment composition of Five Dock - Abbotsford, local employment is expected to grow by 7.1% over five years and by 14.3% over ten years, although this figure results from a straightforward weighting extrapolation intended only for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate localized population forecasts.
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Median household income in Five Dock - Abbotsford is $2,333 a week (about $121,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,148 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $73,644 a year against an average of $109,326. The average runs 48% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. 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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Aggregated ATO postcode statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 show the Five Dock - Abbotsford SA2 recorded a median individual taxpayer income of $73,644 alongside an average of $109,326. These metrics place the precinct within the highest percentiles across Australia, outperforming Greater Sydney benchmarks of $60,817 (median) and $83,003 (average). Factoring in cumulative Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, modeled figures reach approximately $81,244 for median earnings and $120,608 for average earnings as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census demonstrates that personal, family, and household earnings all place between the 85th and 88th percentiles nationally.
The single largest earnings bracket comprises 5,818 individuals (27.1% of earners) generating $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, broadly aligning with the regional rate of 30.9%. Affluence is prominent, with 39.8% receiving over $3,000 weekly to underpin considerable consumer expenditure. Although residential accommodation costs absorb 17.8% of income, strong earning power sustains disposable income at the 81st percentile, positioning the locality in the 9th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Five Dock - Abbotsford had 8,378 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 38% detached houses and 47% apartments. 29% are owned with a mortgage, 38% rented and 34% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $576 a week and the median mortgage repayment $3,000 a month, a total housing cost higher than 94% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 24.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 29.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the most recent Census, the housing stock in Five Dock - Abbotsford was composed of 38.0% separate houses and 62.0% attached or multi-unit dwellings (including semi-detached properties and apartments), contrasting with Greater Sydney where houses made up 55.9% and other formats represented 44.1%. Full home ownership in Five Dock - Abbotsford stood at 33.7%, running well ahead of the broader metropolitan standard, while mortgaged homes accounted for 28.7% and rental properties constituted 37.6%. Median monthly mortgage commitments were recorded at $3,000, exceeding the Sydney metro benchmark of $2,427, while weekly median rent reached $576 against the metropolitan figure of $470.
Evaluated against national standards, local mortgage payments sit substantially above the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents track well beyond the nationwide average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Five Dock - Abbotsford counted 8,378 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.4 people each. 32% are couples with children, against 27% couples without children. 28% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.3 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the majority of living arrangements at 69.3% of local households, featuring couples with children at 31.7%, couples without children at 26.6%, and single-parent arrangements at 9.9%. Non-family domestic setups account for the other 30.7%, led by single-person households at 27.8% and group living situations at 2.8%. The average household size sits at 2.4 persons, which is slightly more compact than the Greater Sydney norm of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
42.5% of adults in Five Dock - Abbotsford hold a university qualification, including 27.7% with a bachelor degree and 11.9% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 82% of areas nationally. A further 15.7% hold a vocational qualification. 6 schools serve the area, with 3,517 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,094 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 qualification levels in Five Dock - Abbotsford exceed broader state and national standards, with 42.5% of residents aged 15+ possessing university degrees compared to 32.2% across NSW and 30.4% nationwide. This deep base of higher education equips the community well for professional and knowledge-intensive industries. Bachelor degree holders form the largest group at 27.7%, followed by postgraduate award recipients at 11.9% and graduate diploma holders at 2.9%. Technical and vocational credentials are also well represented, with 27.8% of residents aged 15+ holding trade or technical certifications, comprising 12.1% with advanced diplomas and 15.7% with certificates.
Participation in formal learning is strong across the community, with 26.8% of the population actively attending an educational institution. This proportion consists of 8.8% in primary schooling, 7.2% undertaking secondary studies, and 5.4% enrolled in tertiary education programs.
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Public transport in Five Dock - Abbotsford reaches 140 stops on 74 routes, timetabled for about 8,800 services a week. The typical home sits about 140 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.1 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 networks serving Five Dock - Abbotsford encompass 140 active stops spanning a combination of bus and ferry infrastructure. Across these facilities, 74 separate routes deliver a collective volume of 8,802 passenger services each week. Network connectivity is strong, with local residents situated an average distance of 135 meters from their closest transit stop. The district functions primarily as a commuter suburb with most workers traveling outward; private motor vehicles remain the primary commuting choice at 81%, alongside 8% traveling by bus. Household vehicle ownership stands at an average of 1.1 cars per dwelling.
In addition, 53.9% of employed residents reported working from home during the 2021 Census, which may incorporate the effects of COVID-19 restrictions. Public transport services generate an average volume of 1,257 journeys daily across the network, translating to roughly 62 weekly departures per stop. The accompanying mapping illustrates the 100 closest transit access points relative to the centroid of the area.
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73.3% of residents in Five Dock - Abbotsford report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 78% of areas nationally. 5.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 75.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.7 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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Assessment of health indicators across Five Dock - Abbotsford demonstrates positive outcomes in AreaSearch evaluations of mortality and chronic disease rates, characterized by low prevalence of standard illnesses across all age cohorts. Private health insurance coverage is extensive, held by approximately 75% of residents (16,168 people), tracking well ahead of the Greater Sydney figure of 59.9% and the Australian benchmark of 55.7%. Arthritis and asthma represent the most frequently reported ongoing medical issues locally, affecting 7.3% and 6.2% of residents respectively, whereas 73.3% of the local population reported being entirely free of long-term health conditions compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney.
Health outcomes remain robust among working-age individuals. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 20.9% of the population (4,494 people), higher than the 15.5% observed across Greater Sydney, with older residents maintaining health profiles that benchmark closely against broader nationwide standards.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
33.6% of Five Dock - Abbotsford residents were born overseas and 31.8% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 76% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Italian (17.0%) and English (16.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Five Dock - Abbotsford displays significant multicultural breadth, with 33.6% of residents born outside Australia and 31.8% utilizing a non-English language in their domestic environment. Christianity forms the most widespread religious affiliation, identified by 62.6% of the population in Five Dock - Abbotsford, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. Looking at parental country of birth, the three most prominent ancestral backgrounds in Five Dock - Abbotsford are Italian (17.0%, notably exceeding the metropolitan rate of 3.4%), English (16.7%), and Australian (15.9%). Other cultural heritages also show distinct variations against regional figures, including Spanish background at 0.9% (compared to 0.6% regionally), Lebanese at 1.7% (against 2.6% across Greater Sydney), and Greek at 3.0% (compared to 1.9% across the metro area).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Five Dock - Abbotsford is 42. 21.5% 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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Demographic data indicates an older age profile in Five Dock - Abbotsford compared to Greater Sydney. Projections updated to August 2026 show that older adults and retirees aged 65+ make up 20.9% of residents, versus 15.5% across Greater Sydney, while the 25 - 44 age cohort represents 26.3% compared to 31.4% regionally. The estimated median age stands at 42, matching the 2021 Census outcome and sitting 5 years above the Greater Sydney median of 37 recorded at that time. The share of residents aged 25 - 44 has contracted from 28.1% at the Census to an estimated 26.3%.
Projections through to 2041 indicate that expansion will be heavily driven by older demographics, with the 65+ cohort expected to gain 1,646 residents (37%) to reach 6,140, while child, young adult, and 25 - 44 age groups are forecast to decline.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Five Dock - Abbotsford
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month 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 last month 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 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 last month all 16 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 6 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 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago 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 — 87 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (20,933 at the 2021 Census → 21,472 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 (120011386). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.