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The median house price in Frenchs Forest - Oxford Falls is $2.50m, with units at $1.07m. House values have moved 2.1% a year compounded over five years.
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Frenchs Forest - Oxford Falls has an estimated 17,839 residents, up from 17,175 at the 2021 Census — a change of 664 people, or 3.9%. Growth has averaged 0.5% a year over five years. That puts 1,069 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 by AreaSearch, the resident count for Frenchs Forest - Oxford Falls stands at approximately 17,839 in May 2026. This represents a growth of 664 individuals (3.9%) relative to the 2021 Census, when the population was recorded at 17,175 people. This shift is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population of 17,766 from June 2025 alongside 46 validated new addresses registered after the Census. The resulting population density is 1,068 persons per square kilometer, matching typical averages across similar monitored zones. The 3.9% expansion rate since the 2021 census outpaced both the SA3 area (3.7%) and the broader SA4 region, positioning it as a local growth frontrunner.
The main driver of this population rise was overseas migration, which made up roughly 80.5% of the total population gains in recent times. AreaSearch adopts the ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for individual SA2 sectors, which were published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline year. For SA2 territories not represented in this dataset, projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 with a 2021 baseline are applied. Age bracket growth trends derived from these sources are also applied to all territories for the years 2032 to 2041. Future projections point to an expansion rate exceeding the national median for statistical areas, with this locality anticipated to grow by 2,203 persons by 2041 using the most recent annual ERP statistics, translating to a total rise of 11.9% over the 16 years.
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411 new dwellings have been approved in Frenchs Forest - Oxford Falls over the past five years, an average of 82 a year. That is 4.8 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 36 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 58% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 36, well below 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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Frenchs Forest - Oxford Falls averages about 82 residential development approvals annually, resulting in 411 total residences over the last 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, 33 approvals have been logged. With an average of 1 new resident per year per finished home over the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, residential supply and demand appear balanced, yielding stable conditions, although recent statistics show this metric has climbed to 7.8 people per dwelling over the last 2 financial years, pointing to the region's rising appeal and potential supply bottlenecks.
Newly built properties carry an average construction value of $244,000—which is below regional averages—signifying more accessible price points for buyers. Additionally, commercial approvals worth $7.9 million have been logged during this financial year, showing a quiet commercial construction sector. Relative to Greater Sydney, building volume per resident in Frenchs Forest - Oxford Falls is 62.0% higher, offering buyers diverse options, though overall construction momentum has eased lately. Current residential construction consists of 58.0% detached houses and 42.0% townhouses or apartments, displaying a growing selection of medium-density formats that cater to different budgets, ranging from classic family homes to more affordable compact structures. This indicates a significant departure from the current housing stock (where houses make up 94.0%), highlighting a decline in available land plots, changing resident preferences, and demand for varied, affordable housing. With approximately 839 people per approved permit, Frenchs Forest - Oxford Falls exhibits the characteristics of a mature, built-out area. Looking forward, Frenchs Forest - Oxford Falls is projected to add 2,129 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. If current building rates persist, residential supply should satisfy demand, maintaining positive conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth that outpaces current predictions.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 20 current infrastructure and development projects inside Frenchs Forest - Oxford Falls, worth an estimated $3.58 billion. A further 135 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $14.1 billion. 31 are already under construction and 72 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 performance is heavily shaped by updates to infrastructure, major developments, and urban planning schemes. AreaSearch has identified a total of 50 projects that are anticipated to affect the area. Prominent developments include the Forestway Shopping Centre Redevelopment, The Jardin - Stage 1 & 2, the 146-Room Hotel at Forest Hotel, and the Frenchs Forest Housing and Productivity Contribution (HPC), with the key details of relevant projects listed below.
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Forestway Shopping Centre Redevelopment
A $34 million modernization of the 1966-era Forestway Shopping Centre. Following the completion of Stage 1 internal upgrades and new amenities, the project has progressed to Stage 2. This phase features the demolition of the multi-storey car park to be replaced by at-grade and two-level basement parking (585 spaces), new entry statements, and major facade upgrades. The expansion adds approximately 5,000sqm of retail space, including a new Harris Farm supermarket, a swim school, and an expanded Soul Athletic Club.Recent early 2026 modifications refined operating hours to 7am-10pm and addressed waste collection logistics to support the intensified use.
Northern Beaches Hospital
A $2 billion public-private partnership hospital project providing 488 beds, 14 operating theatres, and 50 emergency department spaces, offering acute and complex care, maternity, and mental health services. Completed in 2018, the NSW Government has announced the facility will return to full public ownership by mid-2026. A new High Volume Planned Surgery Centre is also set to open at the site by July 2026 to perform 5,000 additional surgeries annually.
Frenchs Forest Town Centre & Hospital Precinct Renewal
Urban renewal and town centre development on the former Forest High School site adjacent to Northern Beaches Hospital, delivering 2,000 new dwellings, 1.5 hectares of public open space, commercial, retail, and community facilities.
Frenchs Forest Housing and Productivity Contribution (HPC)
The Housing and Productivity Contribution (HPC) is a state-led infrastructure funding framework that replaced the former Special Infrastructure Contribution (SIC) on 1 October 2023. It funds essential infrastructure to support the Frenchs Forest 2041 Place Strategy, including schools, health facilities, and major road upgrades like the $85 million Wakehurst Parkway project. The scheme facilitates the delivery of 2,000 new homes and 2,000 jobs within a revitalized town center anchored by the Northern Beaches Hospital. Infrastructure delivery is supported by the 2026 Works in Kind Guideline, allowing developers to deliver projects directly in lieu of monetary contributions.
The Jardin - Stage 1 & 2
The Jardin is a strata-titled over 55s community in Frenchs Forest, blending contemporary apartment living with natural surroundings. Stage 1 completed with 52 units, Stage 2 under construction with 104 units, featuring amenities like a residents lounge, wellness center, rooftop terrace, and communal gardens.
Wakehurst Parkway Residential Development
Six-storey building with 40 residential units at strategic intersection near Northern Beaches Hospital precinct.
Belrose Village Green
Belrose Village Green is a new neighbourhood retail centre on Forest Way. The development will deliver a full line supermarket (Coles), specialty shops, medical and allied health services, food and beverage outlets, and a childcare facility. The project features a modern village style design aimed at serving the surrounding Northern Beaches community with upgraded pedestrian access and high-quality amenities.
Forest Way Cycle Path Extension
Dedicated cycling infrastructure connecting Forestville to broader Northern Beaches cycle network, promoting sustainable transport and recreational cycling.
9,741 residents of Frenchs Forest - Oxford Falls are employed, from a labour force of 10,006. Unemployment sits at 2.6%, with participation at 69.7%. 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. 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 Frenchs Forest - Oxford Falls is highly educated, with strong representation in the technology industry, a low unemployment rate of 2.6%, and an estimated job growth of 0.9% over the past year. In March 2026, there are 9,741 employed residents, and the unemployment rate sits 1.5% below the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%, while workforce participation aligns closely with the Greater Sydney rate of 69.1%. Census records show that a high proportion of residents, 52.8%, performed their jobs from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of COVID-19 lockdowns.
Local employment is mostly concentrated in professional & technical fields, health care & social assistance, and education & training. The professional & technical sector is highly represented, with employment levels reaching 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing has a small footprint, accounting for 2.6% of employment compared to 5.3% across the region. A ratio of 0.7 workers for every resident at the time of the Census indicates that local job opportunities exceed typical levels. Analysis of SALM and ABS statistics by AreaSearch indicates that over the 12-month period, employment rose by 0.9% and the labor force grew by 1.4%, leading to a 0.4 percentage point rise in the unemployment rate. This differed from Greater Sydney, where employment expanded by 1.9%, the labor force increased by 1.9%, and unemployment declined slightly. National employment projections from May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context on expected demand patterns in Frenchs Forest - Oxford Falls. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future growth. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates of change vary by sector. Applying these industry projections to the local employment distribution suggests that employment in Frenchs Forest - Oxford Falls will grow by 7.1% over five years and 14.2% over ten years, though this is a basic weighted extrapolation for comparison and does not incorporate local population projections.
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Median household income in Frenchs Forest - Oxford Falls is $3,142 a week (about $163,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,041 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $66,272 a year against an average of $96,973. The average runs 46% 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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According to the latest ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, income levels in the Frenchs Forest - Oxford Falls SA2 are exceptionally high by national standards. The median taxpayer income in the Frenchs Forest - Oxford Falls SA2 is $66,272, and the average income is $96,973, compared to Greater Sydney averages of $60,817 and $83,003. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates stand at approximately $73,111 for the median and $106,981 for the average as of March 2026. Census statistics show household incomes are in the 97th percentile, at $3,142 per week.
The earnings profile is dominated by the $4000+ bracket, which contains 38.3% of residents (6,832 people), contrasting with the broader region where the $1,500 - 2,999 range is most common at 30.9%. A substantial 52.2% of households earn more than $3,000 weekly, pointing to affluent areas that support local commercial activity. High housing costs account for 15.4% of income, yet strong earnings keep disposable income in the 97th percentile, and the SEIFA income rank for the area is in the 10th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Frenchs Forest - Oxford Falls had 5,326 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 94% detached houses and 2% apartments. 47% are owned with a mortgage, 14% rented and 39% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $828 a week and the median mortgage repayment $3,400 a month, a total housing cost higher than 98% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 26.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.0%. 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 dwelling profile in Frenchs Forest - Oxford Falls at the time of the latest Census consisted of 94.1% standalone houses and 5.9% other property types like semi-detached buildings, apartments, and alternative dwellings, compared to the Sydney metro split of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership rates in Frenchs Forest - Oxford Falls were much higher than the Sydney metro average, standing at 39.1%, with remaining properties either held under a mortgage (47.0%) or occupied by renters (13.9%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was significantly higher than the Sydney metro average at $3,400, and the median weekly rent was recorded at $828, compared to regional averages of $2,427 and $470.
On a national level, mortgage repayments in Frenchs Forest - Oxford Falls are much higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rent prices are well above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Frenchs Forest - Oxford Falls counted 5,326 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 3.2 people each. 54% are couples with children, more than in 96% of areas nationally, against 24% couples without children. 11% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 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 87.2%, consisting of couples with children at 53.9%, couples without children at 23.8%, and single parent families at 8.9%. Non-family households account for the remaining 12.8%, with single-person households representing 11.3% and group households making up 1.4% of the total. The median household size of 3.2 people is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
39.8% of adults in Frenchs Forest - Oxford Falls hold a university qualification, including 27.2% with a bachelor degree and 9.3% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 95% of areas nationally. A further 17.2% hold a vocational qualification. 8 schools serve the area, with 3,777 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,107 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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The educational profile of the area is distinct within the region, with university graduation rates at 39.8% of residents aged 15 and over, exceeding the Australian average of 30.4% and the NSW average of 32.2%, showing a local focus on higher education. Bachelor degrees are the most common credential at 27.2%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 9.3% and graduate diplomas at 3.3%. Vocational and technical qualifications are also common, with 29.5% of residents aged 15 and over holding credentials such as advanced diplomas (12.3%) and certificates (17.2%). Educational enrollment is high, with 32.9% of residents currently studying in formal programs.
This group consists of 11.4% in primary schools, 10.1% in secondary schools, and 5.6% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Frenchs Forest - Oxford Falls reaches 124 stops on 117 routes, timetabled for about 6,200 services a week. The typical home sits about 160 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.8 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 services in Frenchs Forest - Oxford Falls include 124 active bus stops. These stops are served by 117 distinct routes, which provide 6,211 weekly passenger trips. Public transport accessibility is strong, with residents living an average of 163 meters from the nearest stop. Because the area is primarily residential, most workers commute outside the locality, with private cars remaining the primary transport mode at 87% and buses carrying 6%. Average vehicle ownership is 1.8 per household, exceeding the regional average. A high proportion of residents, 52.8%, work from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect the impact of COVID-19 restrictions.
Transport schedules show an average of 887 daily trips across all routes, which averages out to approximately 50 weekly trips for each stop. The provided map displays the 100 closest stops relative to the center of the area.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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74.7% of residents in Frenchs Forest - Oxford Falls report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 98% of areas nationally. 3.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 69.7% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 2.6 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health data shows strong outcomes across Frenchs Forest - Oxford Falls, based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and chronic illness rates, which reveals a very low rate of common health issues across all age brackets. Additionally, private health insurance coverage is high, representing approximately 70% of the population (12,433 people), compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%. The most common medical diagnoses in the area are asthma, affecting 7.0% of residents, and arthritis, affecting 6.1% of residents, while 74.7% of the population reported no chronic medical conditions, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney.
Residents aged 65 and older make up 17.1% of the population (3,057 people), which is higher than the Greater Sydney average of 15.5%. Senior health outcomes are strong, with national rankings aligning closely with the general population metrics.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
29.9% of Frenchs Forest - Oxford Falls residents were born overseas and 16.8% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (28.9%) and Australian (23.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Frenchs Forest - Oxford Falls exhibits higher cultural diversity than most comparable local areas, with 16.8% of the population speaking a non-English language at home and 29.9% born outside Australia. Christianity is the primary religion in Frenchs Forest - Oxford Falls, representing 53.9% of residents. The most distinct religious overrepresentation is Judaism, which accounts for 0.3% of the population compared to 0.8% across Greater Sydney. Regarding parental country of birth, the top three ancestries in Frenchs Forest - Oxford Falls are English at 28.9% of the population, which is higher than the regional average of 19.0%, Australian at 23.0%, which is higher than the regional average of 17.8%, and Other at 9.6%, which is lower than the regional average of 16.0%.
Other ethnic ancestries show notable variations from regional norms: French ancestry is represented at 1.1% in Frenchs Forest - Oxford Falls compared to 0.5% regionally, Welsh at 0.9% compared to 0.4%, and South Australian at 1.0% compared to 0.5%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Frenchs Forest - Oxford Falls is 41. 22.9% 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 Frenchs Forest - Oxford Falls is 41 years, which is higher than the Greater Sydney average of 37 and the national median of 38. The 45 - 54 age bracket is highly represented locally at 16.7% compared to Greater Sydney, while the 25 - 34 cohort is underrepresented at 6.4%. Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age bracket has increased from 13.2% to 16.4% of the population, and the 85+ group has risen from 1.6% to 2.7%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort declined from 16.3% to 14.7%, and the 65 to 74 group fell from 8.6% to 7.3%.
Projections indicate the age profile of Frenchs Forest - Oxford Falls will change by 2041. The 85+ cohort is expected to grow the fastest, increasing by 148% and adding 714 residents to reach 1,198. Overall demographic aging will continue, with residents aged 65 and older representing 67% of expected growth, while the 0 to 4 and 35 to 44 cohorts are projected to decline.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Frenchs Forest - Oxford Falls
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) | Aug 2026 this 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 this 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 this month headline measures · Jun 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 20 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 — 46 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (17,175 at the 2021 Census → 17,839 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 (122031696). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.