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The median house price in Gledswood Hills - Gregory Hills is $1.31m, with units at $1.02m. House values have moved 6.8% a year compounded over five years.
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Gledswood Hills - Gregory Hills has an estimated 20,658 residents, up from 14,299 at the 2021 Census — a change of 6,359 people, or 44.5%. Growth has averaged 10.5% a year over five years, faster than 97% of areas nationally. 1,080 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 59.1% of that increase. That puts 2,369 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 community of Gledswood Hills - Gregory Hills reaches an estimated 20,658 residents as of Aug 2026. This figure marks an expansion of 6,359 people (44.5%) compared to the 2021 Census tally of 14,299 people. That trajectory is derived from the ABS estimated resident population figure of 20,313 recorded as of June 2025 alongside 1,080 validated new addresses added following the Census count. With a population density of 2,369 persons per square kilometer, the locality ranks in the upper quartile across nationwide regions evaluated by AreaSearch.
Surpassing broader benchmarks like Greater Sydney and the state overall (7.3%), the 44.5% post-2021 Census population rise positions Gledswood Hills - Gregory Hills among the leading growth locations in the district. Interstate migration served as the primary growth engine, accounting for roughly 59.1% of recent net additions, though overseas migration and natural growth contributed positively as well. SA2 projections published in 2024 by ABS/Geoscience Australia utilizing 2022 baseline figures form the foundation of AreaSearch's demographic modeling. Where SA2 coverage is absent from this series, 2022 NSW State Government releases based on 2021 numbers are incorporated. Cohort-level growth rates from these combined sources are also applied across all areas between 2032 and 2041. Future demographic outlooks place the region within the top quartile of statistical areas studied by AreaSearch, projecting an increase of 5,320 persons by 2041 relative to the newest annual ERP count, which equates to a 24.1% cumulative expansion across the 16 years.
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1,124 new dwellings have been approved in Gledswood Hills - Gregory Hills over the past five years, an average of 224 a year. That places the area in the 99th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 11 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 223 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 83% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential building approvals in Gledswood Hills - Gregory Hills have maintained an annual average of roughly 224 dwellings, accumulating 1,124 approved residences across the preceding 5 financial years. Between FY-22 and FY-26, an average of 7.1 new residents emerged annually for every home constructed, reflecting a market where dwelling demand markedly exceeds addition rates, which typically heightens buyer competition and drives prices upward. Construction costs for these newly built homes average $489,000. On the commercial front, planning approvals totaling $21.7 million were recorded in the current financial year, demonstrating steady non-residential development.
On a per-person comparison, building activity across Gledswood Hills - Gregory Hills reaches about three-quarters of the Greater Sydney level, yet ranks in the 84th percentile nationally. Exceeding national benchmarks by a substantial margin, this profile highlights persistent interest from property developers. Detached houses comprise 83.0% of recent residential building activity while townhouses or apartments make up 17.0%, reinforcing a suburban fabric dominated by spacious residences tailored to families. Generating approximately 109 people per dwelling approval, the precinct displays clear hallmarks of an expanding growth corridor. Based on the most recent AreaSearch quarterly projection, Gledswood Hills - Gregory Hills is set to gain 4,975 residents leading up to 2041. Provided current building momentum continues, local residential supply is positioned to satisfy inbound demand effectively, establishing advantageous conditions for purchasers and potentially facilitating expansion beyond current estimates.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 24 current infrastructure and development projects inside Gledswood Hills - Gregory Hills, worth an estimated $2.02 billion. A further 150 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $50 billion. 56 are already under construction and 73 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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Capital investments, town planning frameworks, and major civic works play a defining role in shaping local development. AreaSearch has pinpointed 36 key projects expected to influence the district. Prominent developments include Gregory Hills Corporate Park, The Yards - Heritage Village Gledswood Hills, Gledswood Hills High School, and The Ranges Estate Gledswood Hills, with primary initiatives detailed in the accompanying overview.
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Gregory Hills Corporate Park
Gregory Hills Corporate Park is a masterplanned commercial and healthcare precinct spanning over 30 hectares in south-west Sydney[cite: 1]. The hub includes The George Centre private hospital, SOMA Wellness Centre, and the multi-stage Camden Medical Campus private hospital development[cite: 1]. Additional commercial office and bulky goods developments across the corporate estate continue rolling delivery through 2030[cite: 1].
The Yards - Heritage Village Gledswood Hills
A heritage-inspired mixed-use village precinct featuring boutique shopping, cafes, restaurants, a full-line supermarket, cinema, gymnasium, and childcare center. The development includes 358 residential apartments across 10 buildings with basement parking, public domain works, and extensive landscaping based on the Japanese satoyama concept of connecting people with nature.
The Greens Gledswood Hills
A $100 million, 40-hectare recreation, hospitality and tourism precinct being developed by Wests Group Macarthur on the former El Caballo Blanco site at Gledswood Hills. The Greens will feature a 56-bay, two-level golf driving range, a nine-hole par-3 course designed by Greg Norman, a 27-hole mini-golf course, a 1,200-seat dining precinct with bars, restaurants and dessert parlour, and a 400 square metre children's arcade and play centre. Design references honour the site's El Caballo Blanco heritage and include Indigenous cultural elements.The venue is expected to create close to 200 jobs and open in late 2027.
The Ranges Estate Gledswood Hills
The Ranges is a premium 40-hectare residential community by Legacy Property located in the Scenic Hills region. The project delivers 320 lots featuring a diverse mix of standard residential, larger lifestyle, and rural-residential options. It includes over 3 hectares of dedicated open space, new parks, walking trails, and cycling paths, while managing complex site constraints including high-pressure gas mains and the heritage-listed WaterNSW Upper Canal boundary.
Gregory Hills Mixed-Use Development (38-44 Lasso Road)
Approved construction of a seven-storey mixed-use development (originally 10 storeys) featuring four levels of basement parking. The project includes 2 retail premises, 11 business premises, 10 commercial suites, and 4 food and drink premises, with a rooftop pool and dining area. The design highlights curved glass windows and high-quality landscaping, aimed at providing premium social and working spaces in Western Sydney.
Gledswood Hills High School
Construction is progressing on the permanent Gledswood Hills High School campus on Gregory Hills Drive. The temporary campus opened for Year 7 in Term 1 2025 and now caters for Years 7 and 8. The permanent campus remains on schedule to open on Day 1, Term 1 2027 and will include modern classrooms, specialist learning spaces, a library, canteen, administration facilities, multipurpose hall, sports facilities and outdoor learning areas. Public domain road and pedestrian works continued during 2026.
Gledswood Hills High School
NSW Government project delivering a new permanent public high school for the Gledswood Hills and Gregory Hills growth area. The permanent campus is planned to serve up to 1,000 students and include modern classrooms, specialist support classrooms, science, wood and metal work, food technology, music and visual arts workshops, a multi-purpose hall, sports and recreation facilities, sports courts, playing field, landscaping, COLA, library, canteen and administration facilities. A temporary high school opened in Term 1 2025 beside Gregory Hills Public School while permanent works continue, with the permanent school due to open for the 2027 school year subject to approvals.
Gledswood Hills High School
New permanent public high school serving the growing communities of Gledswood Hills and Gregory Hills in south-west Sydney. The school is master planned for up to 2,000 students (Years 7-12), opening initially with capacity for 1,000 students on Day 1 Term 1 2027. Facilities include modern and specialist classrooms, a multipurpose hall, specialist workshops for science, wood and metalwork, food technology, music and visual arts, sports courts, playing fields, a covered outdoor learning area, library, canteen and administration.A purpose-built temporary campus opened Term 1 2025 at the corner of Long Reef Circuit, Gregory Hills, accommodating up to 300 Year 7 and 8 students while the permanent school is constructed by Richard Crookes Constructions. Bulk excavation, piling and foundation works are complete as of late 2025.
12,975 residents of Gledswood Hills - Gregory Hills are employed, from a labour force of 13,151. Unemployment sits at 1.3%, with participation at 89.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 16,611, about 80% 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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Featuring an unemployment rate standing at a minimal 1.3% alongside an estimated 4.9% employment increase over the preceding year, Gledswood Hills - Gregory Hills is home to a qualified workforce with substantial representation in essential services. March 2026 figures show 12,975 employed residents, with local joblessness sitting 2.8% lower than the 4.1% recorded for Greater Sydney, while labor participation reaches an exceptional 89.7% against the 68.9% regional benchmark. Census data also indicated that 37.4% of working residents operated from home, though this metric was influenced by Covid-19 pandemic restrictions. Health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training represent the three primary sectors employing local residents.
The construction industry exhibits particular prominence locally, employing workers at 1.4 times the regional proportion. Conversely, professional & technical roles account for only 6.1% of the resident workforce, trailing the Greater Sydney level of 11.5%. Given the disparity between Census counts of local working positions versus resident workers, the largely residential locality appears to provide restricted employment opportunities within its own boundaries. According to AreaSearch evaluations of ABS and SALM figures over the 12-month period, a 4.9% expansion in employment coupled with a 5.1% rise in the labor pool led to a 0.1 percentage point uptick in the unemployment rate. Across Greater Sydney over the same timeframe, employment and the workforce each expanded by 1.9%, accompanied by a slight drop in unemployment. Broader perspective on local labor requirements can be gathered from Jobs and Skills Australia's Mar-26 national employment projections. Projected across five and ten-year intervals, these outlooks have been weighted against the local occupational makeup to project employment paths. Nationally, overall employment is anticipated to increase by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% over ten years, though industry paths vary widely. When these industry-level projections are applied to the local workforce distribution, Gledswood Hills - Gregory Hills is estimated to experience employment gains of 6.4% over five years and 13.3% across ten years (this represents a direct illustrative weighting exercise and excludes local population forecasts).
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Median household income in Gledswood Hills - Gregory Hills is $2,551 a week (about $133,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,127 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $66,118 a year against an average of $76,463. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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ATO data for financial year 2023 compiled by AreaSearch indicates that Gledswood Hills - Gregory Hills SA2 ranks among the upper income tiers nationwide. Median taxpayer earnings stand at $66,118 while average earnings reach $76,463, compared with Greater Sydney figures of $60,817 and $83,003 respectively. Adjusting for a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates as of March 2026 reach approximately $72,941 for median earnings and $84,354 for average earnings. According to the 2021 Census, individual, family, and household earnings all place between the 87th and 91st percentiles on a national scale.
The $1,500 - 2,999 weekly earnings bracket forms the largest segment, comprising 41.6% of residents (8,593 people), which aligns with the regional cohort share of 30.9%. High earners are also prominent, with 37.7% earning above $3,000 weekly, underscoring substantial household purchasing power. Residential payments absorb 20.6% of local earnings; nonetheless, robust earnings ensure disposable income remains at the 87th percentile, placing the district in the 8th decile for SEIFA income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Gledswood Hills - Gregory Hills had 4,350 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 97% detached houses and 1% apartments. 64% are owned with a mortgage, 27% rented and 9% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $530 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,600 a month, a total housing cost higher than 99% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 20.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census findings, the residential stock across Gledswood Hills - Gregory Hills was dominated by separate houses at 96.6%, while semi-detached properties, apartments, and other dwellings accounted for 3.5%, diverging sharply from the Sydney metropolitan split of 55.9% houses and 44.1% alternative dwellings. Outright home ownership stood at 9.2%, trailing the broader metropolitan area, with 63.5% of homes being purchased under a mortgage and 27.4% occupied by tenants. Median monthly mortgage commitments averaged $2,600 locally against $2,427 across metropolitan Sydney, while median weekly rental costs reached $530 compared to $470 across the metro region.
On a national level, housing expenses in Gledswood Hills - Gregory Hills are elevated, with mortgage payments exceeding the Australian median of $1,863 and weekly rents well above the $375 national benchmark.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Gledswood Hills - Gregory Hills counted 4,350 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 6,285 today, averaging 3.2 people each. 54% are couples with children, more than in 97% of areas nationally, against 23% couples without children. 10% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family living arrangements constitute 88.1% of all local residences, led by couples with children at 54.2%, couples without children at 22.9%, and single parent households at 10.1%. The remaining 11.9% is made up of non-family living structures, consisting of single-person dwellings at 10.4% and group households at 1.5%. The area records a median household occupancy of 3.2 people, outstripping the Greater Sydney figure of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
29.9% of adults in Gledswood Hills - Gregory Hills hold a university qualification, including 20.5% with a bachelor degree and 7.3% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 23.5% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 1,420 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,031 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 attainment in the district is comparatively strong across the region, with 29.9% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, exceeding the SA4 regional benchmark of 21.4% and highlighting a local emphasis on academic credentials. Within this cohort, bachelor degrees account for 20.5%, postgraduate awards represent 7.3%, and graduate diplomas make up 2.1%. Vocational qualifications are similarly widespread, held by 36.7% of residents aged 15+, comprising certificates (23.5%) and advanced diplomas (13.2%). Formal study engagement is substantial throughout the locality, with 31.1% of the population enrolled in an educational institution.
This proportion includes 12.1% attending primary schools, 6.6% in secondary education, and 4.3% undertaking tertiary studies.
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Public transport in Gledswood Hills - Gregory Hills reaches 65 stops on 39 routes, timetabled for about 1,400 services a week. The typical home sits about 240 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.7 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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Local public transit infrastructure in Gledswood Hills - Gregory Hills comprises 65 active bus stops serviced by 39 discrete routes that generate a collective 1,425 weekly passenger trips. Transit connectivity is favorable, with residents situated an average of 238 meters from their nearest stop. Because the suburb is primarily residential, outward commuting is standard, with private motor vehicles serving as the main travel method at 89%, followed by 7% utilizing rail transit. Vehicle ownership stands at an average of 1.7 per dwelling, surpassing the regional level. Furthermore, 37.4% of working residents worked from home during the 2021 Census, though pandemic conditions may have impacted this figure.
Transit schedules across all operational routes deliver an average frequency of 203 trips per day, which translates to roughly 21 weekly trips per individual stop.
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80.9% of residents in Gledswood Hills - Gregory Hills report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 76% of areas nationally. 3.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 57.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.5 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators across Gledswood Hills - Gregory Hills show positive outcomes based on AreaSearch assessments of mortality metrics and chronic illness incidence, with younger residents demonstrating minimal presence of standard medical ailments. Additionally, private health insurance coverage is extensive, held by approximately 57% of the community (~11,775 people), close to the 59.9% rate observed across Greater Sydney. Asthma and mental health conditions constitute the most prevalent diagnosed ailments locally, recorded among 6.8 and 5.1% of residents respectively, whereas 80.9% of the population reported no chronic health issues, surpassing the 74.6% benchmark across Greater Sydney.
Seniors aged 65 and over represent 6.1% of the local populace (1,260 people), which sits below the 15.5% share seen across Greater Sydney, though the cohort ranks lower nationally compared to the overall population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
31.6% of Gledswood Hills - Gregory Hills residents were born overseas and 36.7% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 76% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (20.2%) and English (14.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity is well established in Gledswood Hills - Gregory Hills, where 31.6% of residents were born overseas and 36.7% use a non-English language at home. Christianity is the most widely followed faith, encompassing 59.2% of the local population. Islam shows a notable relative concentration, accounting for 8.4% of residents in comparison to 6.8% across Greater Sydney. Regarding parental ancestry, the three most widespread backgrounds in Gledswood Hills - Gregory Hills are Other at 21.1% (surpassing the 16.0% regional rate), Australian at 20.2%, and English at 14.7%. Further ethnic variations emerge across other lineages, with Serbian background standing at 1.5% locally (against 0.5% regionally), Croatian at 1.4% (against 0.7%), and Spanish at 1.0% (against 0.6%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Gledswood Hills - Gregory Hills is 31, younger than 97% of areas nationally. That is 1 year older than at the 2021 Census. 27.7% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The demographic profile of Gledswood Hills - Gregory Hills is predominantly shaped by working-age parents and their children. Updated estimates for August 2026 indicate that 39.4% of the population are children and young adults (0 - 24), compared to 30.4% across Greater Sydney, while senior residents (65+) account for 6.1% against a regional share of 15.5%. These demographics yield an estimated median age of 31, rising from 30 at the 2021 Census, which sits 6 years younger than the Greater Sydney Census median of 37 and below the national Census median of 38.
Since the Census, the share of young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) adjusted from 41.7% to an estimated 37.4%. This shift is largely explained by cohort maturation: the 0 to 4 group declined from 13.0% to an estimated 9.8%, while the 5 to 14 category increased from 15.6% to 18.0%, capturing aging existing residents rather than fresh arrivals. Looking ahead to 2041, middle aged and young retiree cohorts (45 - 64) are projected to deliver the greatest nominal increase, rising 1,851 (52%) to reach 5,386. The fastest proportional growth is anticipated among senior and elderly age brackets, expanding 147% to 3,108, whereas the young to middle aged adult group is projected to contract.
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Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Gledswood Hills - Gregory Hills
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 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 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| 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 Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 2 months ago all 24 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 1,080 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (14,299 at the 2021 Census → 20,658 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 (127011727). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.