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SA2 boundaries are defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and are designed to represent communities for statistical reporting (e.g., census and ERP).
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The median house price in Glenfield is $1.19m, with units at $805k. House values have moved 6.8% a year compounded over five years.
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Glenfield has an estimated 10,893 residents, up from 10,536 at the 2021 Census — a change of 357 people, or 3.4%. 154 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 1,558 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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Demographic analysis by AreaSearch indicates that the population of Glenfield stands at approximately 10,893 as of Aug 2026. Relative to the 2021 Census count of 10,536 people, this represents an addition of 357 people (3.4%). This demographic shift is derived from the ABS estimated resident population of 10,758 recorded as of June 2025 alongside 154 validated new addresses recorded since the Census. Consequently, local population density stands at 1,558 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical benchmark across nationwide areas analyzed by AreaSearch. Expansion in the local populace was largely underpinned by overseas migration, which served as virtually the exclusive catalyst for recent population increases.
AreaSearch applies ABS/Geoscience Australia projections across SA2 locations, published in 2024 using 2022 as a base year, while drawing upon NSW State Government SA2 projections released in 2022 using 2021 as a base year for areas outside that dataset. Age-specific growth trajectories from these datasets are extended to all localities across the 2032 to 2041 timeframe. Factoring in these demographic forecasts, Glenfield is anticipated to experience outstanding growth that ranks within the top 10 percent of Australian statistical areas, with an anticipated expansion of 5,363 persons to 2041 according to recent annual ERP population statistics, translating to a total rise of 48.0% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
134 new dwellings have been approved in Glenfield over the past five years, an average of 26 a year. That is 2.5 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 27 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 48% 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 Glenfield have averaged roughly 26 new homes per year, accumulating to 134 homes across the previous 5 financial years. Over the last 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), an average of just 0.3 people annually have relocated to the locality for every new dwelling constructed, allowing incoming supply to match or outstrip local demand, providing extensive options for purchasers, and establishing headroom for future demographic expansion exceeding projected levels. Furthermore, newly constructed residences carry an average construction value of $284,000, which sits below regional figures and points toward relatively affordable residential alternatives for purchasers.
Construction and planning volumes in Glenfield track well behind Greater Sydney benchmarks, registering at 62.0% below the per-capita regional norm. This constrained pipeline of additions generally reinforces property valuations and sustained demand across the existing dwelling stock. Such subdued building activity also trails national rates, underscoring local market maturity along with potential planning and land constraints. In terms of composition, recent approvals comprise 48.0% detached houses alongside 52.0% townhouses or apartments. This pivot toward medium- and higher-density dwellings facilitates cost-effective purchasing opportunities that appeal to downsizers, property investors, and first-home buyers. It also marks a meaningful departure from the prevailing housing stock (which currently features 69.0% houses), reflecting tightening land availability as well as evolving lifestyle preferences and requirements for varied, attainable residential options. Recording approximately 482 people per dwelling approval, the suburb exhibits characteristics of an established, mature market. Projections from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate indicate that Glenfield is set to add 5,228 residents through to 2041. If residential construction volumes remain at prevailing rates, new dwelling additions may fall short of demographic expansion, which would likely heighten purchaser competition and place upward pressure on property values.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 7 current infrastructure and development projects inside Glenfield, worth an estimated $2.54 billion. A further 97 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $24.4 billion. 26 are already under construction and 44 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local development trajectory is heavily shaped by major civic works, planning strategies, and public infrastructure investments. AreaSearch has identified a total of 13 projects anticipated to affect the community, with major initiatives including the Hurlstone Agricultural High School Redevelopment, Carnes Hill Aquatic and Recreational Precinct, West Glenfield Development, and Glenfield Industrial Precinct, as highlighted in the following breakdown.
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Hurlstone Agricultural High School Upgrade
NSW Government upgrade of Hurlstone Agricultural High School delivering a new boarding precinct with 180 student beds, modern farm hub, dairy and livestock facilities, hydroponic infrastructure, staff accommodation and a new sports field. Boarding and farm hub facilities are operational, with final sports field and associated external works progressing.
West Glenfield Development
A major urban renewal project by Landcom transforming approximately 108 hectares west of Glenfield Station into a sustainable mixed-use precinct. The development is planned to deliver between 4,900 and 5,500 new dwellings over a 15-year period, significantly increasing earlier estimates. It features a vibrant town centre with shopping, dining, and a potential health hub, alongside 30 hectares of public open space, sporting fields, and upgraded walking and cycling links. The project includes diverse housing types: detached homes, terraces, and apartments ranging from 4 to 22 storeys.Sustainability targets include a 6 Star Green Star rating with carbon-neutral and water-positive goals. Site preparation, including demolition of old buildings, is underway as of early 2026, with major civil works for Stage 1 commencing mid-2026.
Carnes Hill Aquatic and Recreational Precinct
Community recreation facility featuring aquatic center, sports fields, walking trails, and family recreation areas. Serves growing population in Carnes Hill and surrounds.
Cambridge Avenue Glenfield Upgrade
Upgrade and duplication of Cambridge Avenue between Moorebank and Glenfield, including a new high-level bridge over the Georges River and rail corridor to replace the low-level causeway. The project aims to improve flood immunity, freight access to the Moorebank Logistics Park, and regional road connectivity. Transport for NSW is leading the strategic planning and corridor preservation in partnership with local and federal governments.
Glenfield Industrial Precinct
Transformation of the former 91.55 hectare Glenfield Waste Facility into a major industrial logistics precinct. The broader planning proposal has received Gateway approval for rezoning while Precinct 1 is currently under State Significant Development assessment. Stage 1 proposes two warehouse and distribution centres of about 40,000 square metres each with ancillary offices, cafe, road upgrades, stormwater infrastructure and landscaping, supporting freight activity linked to the future Cambridge Avenue extension and Moorebank logistics network.
Casula Health and Childcare Centre
A significant mixed-use development featuring a 114-place childcare facility and a 620 m2 medical precinct. The medical component includes 17 consultation rooms and a dedicated pharmacy. The project occupies a prime 3,562 m2 site on the Hume Highway, designed to service the growing Liverpool and Edmondson Park catchments. The site has active development approval for the combined health and education use.
Macquarie Fields Station Upgrade
NSW Government accessibility and safety upgrade at Macquarie Fields Station, the first project under the $800.7 million Safe Accessible Transport program. Features a new passenger footbridge with lifts and stairs, upgraded station forecourt with expanded canopy coverage, accessible parking spaces, kiss and ride zones, relocated bus stop, new family accessible toilet, unisex ambulant toilet, hearing loops, platform regrading, tactile indicators, enhanced lighting, CCTV and wayfinding. Construction by Arenco, with completion expected in 2026.
Crossroads Homemaker Centre Asset Enhancement
Large-format retail centre enhancement project on 14.3 hectare site featuring 38 homewares retailers. LaSalle Investment Management identified significant development upside with opportunities to expand and redevelop existing buildings. Recent $3 million refurbishment completed with new food and beverage precinct. Centre serves over 4 million customers annually and is the fifth largest large-format retail centre in Australia.
6,272 residents of Glenfield are employed, from a labour force of 6,509. Unemployment sits at 3.6%, with participation at 76.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 8,538, about 78% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local labor market in Glenfield features an educated resident workforce with substantial participation in professional services, an unemployment level of just 3.6%, and estimated annual employment gains of 7.1%. By March 2026, employed residents numbered 6,272, with the jobless rate tracking 0.5% lower than the Greater Sydney benchmark of 4.1%, alongside an elevated labor force participation rate of 76.8% versus 68.9% across Greater Sydney. In addition, Census data revealed that 38.0% of workers performed their duties from home, though this figure was influenced by Covid-19 lockdown conditions. Key industries employing local residents comprise health care & social assistance, retail trade, and professional & technical disciplines.
Glenfield displays notable industry concentration in health care & social assistance, where local participation reaches 1.4 times the broader regional benchmark. Conversely, construction accounts for only 5.3% of working residents, falling beneath the 8.6% recorded across Greater Sydney. Comparing the Census-recorded local workforce against the resident population suggests a comparatively low volume of local employment opportunities within the immediate area. AreaSearch evaluated data from SALM and ABS to show that between January and March 2026, employment rose by 7.1 percent while the labour force grew by 7.8 percent, causing unemployment to climb by 0.6 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment and labour force both grow by 1.9 percent, leading to a slight decline in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia released national employment forecasts for Mar-26 that provide context for anticipating future job demand in Glenfield. These forecasts span five and ten year horizons and have been overlaid onto Glenfield’s current employment structure to project potential expansion. National employment is projected to grow by 6.6 percent over five years and 13.7 percent over ten years, though sectoral growth varies considerably. When these sectoral rates are applied to Glenfield’s job composition, the area’s employment is expected to rise by 6.9 percent over five years and 14.3 percent over ten years. This estimate relies on a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration only and does not incorporate localized population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Glenfield is $2,070 a week (about $108,000 a year), with median personal income at $844 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $58,658 a year against an average of $66,200. 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 postcode data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 shows the Glenfield SA2 with a median taxable income of $58,658 and an average of $66,200, which trails broader Australian benchmarks as well as the Greater Sydney median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Accounting for Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, indexed estimates reach roughly $64,712 (median) and $73,032 (average) as of March 2026. Census statistics position personal, family, and household earnings around the 64th percentile nationwide. In terms of earnings brackets, the $1,500 - 2,999 category is the largest, covering 38.3% of residents (4,172 people), mirroring the broader metropolitan area where this bracket accounts for 30.9%.
Although housing expenses absorb 17.3% of income, resilient earning power lifts disposable income to the 67th percentile, while the SEIFA economic index assigns the locality to the 6th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Glenfield had 3,228 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 69% detached houses and 2% apartments. 42% are owned with a mortgage, 35% rented and 23% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $420 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month, a total housing cost higher than 84% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 20.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the most recent Census, the residential landscape of Glenfield consisted of 69.3% houses and 30.7% other dwellings (incorporating semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings), contrasting with the Sydney metro distribution of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership stood at 22.8%, trailing the metropolitan baseline, while mortgaged properties accounted for 42.4% and rental housing comprised 34.8%. Median monthly mortgage repayments sat at $2,167, well beneath the Sydney metro average of $2,427, and median weekly rent was $420 compared to $470 across Sydney metro. When measured against nationwide benchmarks, however, Glenfield repayments exceed the Australian average of $1,863 per month, and rental costs track noticeably above the national figure of $375 per week.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Glenfield counted 3,228 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 3.0 people each. 48% are couples with children, more than in 93% of areas nationally, against 20% couples without children. 16% 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 arrangements constitute the vast majority of local living structures at 82.0% of all households, consisting of 48.4% couples with children, 20.0% couples without children, and 12.4% single parent families. Non-family arrangements account for the remaining 18.0%, driven by lone person households at 15.9% alongside group households at 2.0% of the total. Reflecting these family structures, the median household size of 3.0 people exceeds the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
38.5% of adults in Glenfield hold a university qualification, including 24.0% with a bachelor degree and 12.6% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 17.0% hold a vocational qualification. 6 schools serve the area, with 1,803 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 978 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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Qualification levels across Glenfield exceed regional benchmarks by a wide margin, as 38.5% of residents aged 15+ hold tertiary degrees compared to 22.3% in SA4 region and 24.6% in SA3 area. This academic background equips the community well for professional and knowledge-intensive industries. Bachelor degrees make up the largest share at 24.0%, accompanied by postgraduate qualifications (12.6%) and graduate diplomas (1.9%). Vocational training is also well represented, with 28.1% of residents aged 15+ possessing technical qualifications, encompassing advanced diplomas (11.1%) and certificates (17.0%). Engagement in learning is substantial throughout the community, with 33.4% of residents attending formal educational programs.
This student cohort is distributed across primary education (11.6%), secondary education (8.0%), and tertiary education (6.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Glenfield reaches 64 stops on 21 routes, timetabled for about 3,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 160 m from its nearest stop. Trains carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.3 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 transit infrastructure in Glenfield comprises 64 active transport stops spanning bus and train services. A network of 21 individual routes serves these facilities, delivering 3,143 weekly passenger trips in total. Accessibility across the area is considered excellent, with typical resident proximity to the nearest transport stop measuring 160 meters. Given the suburb's residential profile, commuting is largely outbound, led by private vehicles at 71% and train travel at 21%. Motor vehicle availability averages 1.3 per dwelling. Furthermore, a substantial 38.0% of residents worked from home during the 2021 Census, which may reflect the influence of COVID-19 conditions.
Transit scheduling delivers an average of 449 trips per day across all routes, representing roughly 49 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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75.1% of residents in Glenfield report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 85% of areas nationally. 6.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 15.5 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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AreaSearch analysis of mortality statistics and chronic condition incidence highlights notable health challenges within Glenfield, where several medical conditions impact both older and younger demographics. Furthermore, private health insurance coverage sits slightly below the typical SA2 average, with roughly 52% of the total population (~5,675 people) maintaining coverage, in contrast to 59.9% across Greater Sydney. Among diagnosed illnesses in the area, arthritis and diabetes are the most prevalent, affecting 6.4 and 5.9% of residents, respectively, while 75.1% reported no long-term medical conditions compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. The working-age population shows positive health indicators with low chronic disease rates.
Senior residents aged 65 and over represent 11.8% of the local population (1,281 people), sitting below the 15.5% share observed in Greater Sydney. Health indicators for older residents reflect certain difficulties, maintaining national standing generally consistent with broader population trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
51.8% of Glenfield residents were born overseas and 56.5% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 92% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (12.5%) and English (11.9%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Glenfield exhibits exceptional cultural diversity on a national scale, characterized by 56.5% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 51.8% born overseas. Christianity represents the most common religious affiliation at 45.1% of people in Glenfield. Notably, Hinduism shows a pronounced concentration within the community at 17.5% of the population, considerably higher than the 5.2% average across Greater Sydney. Regarding parental ancestry, the primary reported backgrounds in Glenfield are Other at 29.4% of the population (well above the regional average of 16.0%), Australian at 12.5% (under the regional average of 17.8%), and English at 11.9% (below the regional average of 19.0%).
Distinct regional variations also appear across other heritage backgrounds, with Samoan representation at 2.3% of Glenfield (vs 0.5% regionally), Indian ancestry at 11.7% (vs 3.6%), and Filipino background at 4.5% (vs 2.0%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Glenfield is 36. 26.5% 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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Age distribution across Glenfield closely aligns with Greater Sydney benchmarks, showing no broad age cohort deviating by more than 3.8 percentage points from regional proportions. The median age remains estimated at 36, mirroring the 2021 Census result and standing 1 year younger than the Greater Sydney median of 37 at that Census. The most noticeable post-Census demographic shift occurred in the retiree and elderly cohorts (65+), which decreased from 14.1% to an estimated 11.8% of residents. Over the period to 2041, children and young adults (0 - 24) are forecast to experience the largest numerical increase, adding 1,687 (46%) to reach 5,324.
Meanwhile, the retiree and elderly cohorts are projected to expand at the fastest pace, growing 77% to 2,261.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Glenfield
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 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 2026 last month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Sep 2026 last month all 7 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 Sep 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 — 154 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (10,536 at the 2021 Census → 10,893 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 (123021704). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.