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The median house price in Greenacre - South is $1.57m, with units at $922k. House values have moved 6.0% a year compounded over five years.
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Greenacre - South has an estimated 13,830 residents, up from 13,416 at the 2021 Census — a change of 414 people, or 3.1%. That puts 4,769 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to investigations by AreaSearch, the population of Greenacre - South stands at approximately 13,830 as of May 2026. This represents a gain of 414 residents (3.1%) from the 13,416 individuals recorded during the 2021 Census. The adjustment is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 13,795 alongside 40 validated new addresses registered since the Census. With a density ratio of 4,769 persons per square kilometer, the locality ranks in the top 10% of all areas evaluated nationwide, highlighting the high demand for local land. The area's 3.1% post-census expansion rate is within 2.3 percentage points of the broader SA3 region (5.4%), indicating robust growth performance.
This demographic expansion was primarily fueled by overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 64.7% of the recent population increase. For each SA2 locality, AreaSearch incorporates projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia published in 2024 using a 2022 baseline. In cases where this dataset does not cover a specific SA2, projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 with a 2021 baseline are applied instead. Age cohort growth rates derived from these figures are also projectively applied to all locations for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Future demographic outlooks suggest growth in the lower quartile of areas monitored by AreaSearch, with the population projected to rise by 408 individuals by 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP statistics, translating to an overall growth rate of 2.7% across the 16 years.
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365 new dwellings have been approved in Greenacre - South over the past five years, an average of 73 a year. That places the area in the 54th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 5 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 54 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 46% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 48, 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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Approximately 73 building approvals for residential dwellings have been granted annually in Greenacre - South, summing to 365 residential units over the preceding 5 financial years. During the current FY-26 period, 44 approvals have been logged. With an average of only 0.7 new occupants arriving per completed home over the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), supply is keeping pace with or outstripping demand, which broadens options for buyers and supports growth potential above projected limits, with new residences constructed at an average cost of $324,000. Additionally, commercial approvals worth $345,000 have been logged this financial year, reinforcing the predominantly residential character of the suburb.
Per capita development activity in Greenacre - South aligns closely with Greater Sydney, sustaining market balance in step with neighboring districts. Of the new construction underway, detached houses constitute 46.0% while attached dwellings make up 54.0%. This pivot toward denser housing offers affordable options for buyers entering the market, down-sizers, and property investors. This represents a clear shift from the existing housing stock (which is currently 68.0% houses), reflecting a dwindling supply of vacant land, evolving lifestyle preferences, and the demand for more varied, budget-friendly accommodation. The district has a ratio of about 227 individuals for every approved dwelling, indicating a low-density market environment. According to population projections, Greenacre - South is set to add 372 new residents by 2041, based on the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. Given ongoing construction rates, the supply of new housing is positioned to satisfy demand effectively, establishing advantageous conditions for buyers and potentially supporting population expansion that outpaces current forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks one current infrastructure or development project inside Greenacre - South, worth an estimated $5 million. A further 83 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $28.7 billion. 20 are already under construction and 37 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, residential development 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 infrastructure projects, major works, and urban planning changes have a significant impact on local performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 15 developments that are expected to influence the local area. Key projects include the Punchbowl Station Upgrade - Sydney Metro City & Southwest, the Greenacre Community Place Precinct Framework, the Lakemba Station Sydney Metro Upgrade, and the Eden Residential Development, with the main relevant projects detailed in the list below.
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Greenacre Community Place Precinct Framework
Planning framework adopted by the City of Canterbury Bankstown at its June 2024 Ordinary Council Meeting to guide future development of the Greenacre Community Place precinct, located west of Waterloo Road. The framework identifies opportunities for improved recreation and open spaces and a potential future indoor recreation facility on the site of the former Greenacre Leisure and Aquatic Centre, which is undergoing decommissioning and remediation as part of the 2024/25 capital works program. The framework complements the new Roberts Park Community Hub (incorporating Greenacre Library and a multipurpose hall) and supports the function of the Greenacre Town Centre.Council may pursue an expression of interest process for community organisations to deliver outcomes identified in the framework.
Bankstown Exchange (Stage 1 - Bankstown Central Masterplan)
Bankstown Exchange is the initial phase of the 30-year Bankstown Central masterplan, creating a vibrant mixed-use destination. The project includes approximately 30,000 sqm of modern office space across three buildings, a new 'Eat Street' dining precinct, and 5,000 sqm of landscaped public space. It features a revitalized bus interchange to integrate with the Sydney Metro City and Southwest line. The development is designed to support the Bankstown Health and Education Innovation Precinct (BHEIP) and includes basement parking for 320 cars and 240 bicycles.
Wiley Park Station Sydney Metro Upgrade
Upgrade of Wiley Park Station to metro standards as part of the T3 Bankstown Line conversion to the Sydney Metro Southwest (M1 line extension). Works include new lifts installed for the first time in the station's history, platform screen doors, level access between platforms and trains, a refreshed concourse, new station entry plaza with seating, lighting and bicycle parking, and new platform canopies. The line closed in September 2024 to enable final conversion works. Metro services between Sydenham and Bankstown are scheduled to open in the second half of 2026, with trains running every four minutes in the peak (15 per hour), delayed from the original 2025 target due to industrial action impacts.
Belmore Sydney Metro Station Upgrade
The upgrade of the 130-year-old Belmore Station is part of the Sydney Metro City and Southwest project. It involves converting the existing T3 Bankstown Line to metro standards, featuring the installation of platform screen doors, mechanical gap fillers for level access, and heritage restoration of station buildings. As of May 2026, the project is in the final testing and commissioning phase, with intensive weekend closures scheduled through July to facilitate trial running and system integration before services commence in the second half of 2026.
Punchbowl Station Upgrade - Sydney Metro City & Southwest
Conversion of the heritage-listed Punchbowl Station, originally opened in 1909, to fully automated metro standards as part of the Sydenham to Bankstown extension of the M1 Metro North West & Bankstown Line. The station closed on 30 September 2024 to allow conversion works, with new lifts installed for the first time, level access between platforms and trains via mechanical gap fillers, platform screen doors, refurbished station buildings, upgraded platform surfaces and a new kiss and ride zone.The works are part of the Dulwich Hill, Campsie and Punchbowl station package delivered by Downer EDI Works (valued around 107 million AUD), with broader corridor works including 28.3 kilometres of new railway fencing, road-over-rail bridge upgrades and platform screen door installation. Once open, customers will have a new air-conditioned metro train every four minutes in the peak, equating to 15 trains an hour compared to eight previously. High-speed dynamic testing at up to 100 km/h commenced in November 2025, with around 9,000 hours and 30,000 kilometres of testing required before opening. Services are scheduled to commence in the second half of 2026, with a target opening of September 2026, after delays attributed to industrial action and the complexity of converting a 130-year-old line.
Allum Park New Sports Amenities Building
Demolition of existing sports amenities buildings and design-construction of a new compliant, accessible single-storey sports amenities building at Allum Park. The new facility will provide modern and accessible amenities for players and spectators, enhancing the overall experience for families, sporting clubs and visitors while supporting healthier, active lifestyles and contributing to a stronger, more connected community.
Compass Centre Redevelopment
Redevelopment of the Compass Centre site into a mixed-use precinct comprising a 5-storey podium and three towers. Approved by the Sydney South Planning Panel in February 2026, the proposal includes a 19-storey hotel with approximately 169 rooms and two 24-storey build-to-rent residential towers providing 339 apartments. The precinct will feature a supermarket, retail shops, a gym, a medical centre, childcare, and a function centre. It aims to improve connectivity with through-site links between Bankstown Station and Paul Keating Park, alongside significant public domain and landscaping upgrades.
New Bankstown Hospital
The NSW Government is investing $2 billion to deliver a new state-of-the-art hospital on the former TAFE NSW Bankstown campus site on Chapel Road, the largest single public hospital investment in NSW history. The latest design unveiled in April 2026 features a 14-storey hospital tower alongside a 10-storey car park providing at least 950 spaces (almost double the current capacity). The facility will include an expanded emergency department, operating theatres, intensive care, surgical and medical services, maternity and paediatric services, mental health, outpatients, aged health, and a Research and Education Centre.Located in Bankstown CBD with strong connections to bus, train and the future Sydney Metro, the new hospital aims to transform healthcare for the fast-growing south-west Sydney community. Enabling works commenced on site in March 2026 with Hindmarsh Construction Australia engaged following a competitive tender (contract awarded 16 February 2026), with site fencing installed and demolition of former TAFE buildings due to begin mid 2026. The early works Review of Environmental Factors (REF) was approved on 24 January 2026, and the State Significant Development Application (SSD-105396208) was lodged on 10 April 2026 with submissions closing 7 May 2026. Main works construction is expected to start in 2027 subject to planning approval, with completion targeted for 2031. Existing Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital on Eldridge Road will continue operating throughout construction and later be repurposed for community health services.
5,043 residents of Greenacre - South are employed, from a labour force of 5,690. Unemployment sits at 11.4%, with participation at 53.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 11,755, about 85% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Greenacre - South is home to a qualified workforce across various industries, displaying a local unemployment rate of 11.4% and an estimated job growth rate of 1.8% over the past year. In March 2026, the employed resident population reached 5,043, while the unemployment rate was 7.2% higher than the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%, pointing to potential for economic improvement, and workforce participation remains low (53.3% compared to 69.1% across Greater Sydney). Census data indicates that a notable 34.5% of workers operated from home, though this figure should be interpreted in light of COVID-19 lockdown restrictions.
The primary sectors employing local residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. There is a particularly high concentration of retail workers in the area, with employment levels reaching 1.4 times the regional standard. Conversely, professional & technical services have a minimal footprint, employing only 7.2% of the local workforce compared to 11.5% across the wider region. The comparison between the Census working population and resident population suggests that this largely residential area offers few local jobs. An analysis of SALM and ABS statistics by AreaSearch indicates that during the 12 months ending March 2026, the number of employed residents grew by 1.8% while the labor force expanded by 3.5%, leading to a 1.5 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. By comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 1.9%, the labor force grow by 1.9%, and unemployment decrease slightly. Future labor demand in Greenacre - South can be estimated using the national employment projections released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25. These five and ten-year forecasts have been combined with the local industry breakdown to project employment trends. Although national employment is predicted to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates of change vary widely by sector. Applying these sectoral trends to the local employment mix yields a projected job growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.5% over ten years for Greenacre - South (this represents a basic weighted projection for illustration and does not account for local population changes).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Greenacre - South is $1,467 a week (about $76,000 a year), with median personal income at $507 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $43,646 a year against an average of $56,211. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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The most recent postcode-level ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicate that incomes in the Greenacre - South SA2 are lower than the national benchmark, showing a median income of $43,646 and an average of $56,211. This is lower than the Greater Sydney median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, updated estimates suggest figures of roughly $48,150 for the median and $62,012 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census highlights that individual weekly earnings are low at the 4th percentile ($507 weekly), whereas household incomes are stronger at the 33rd percentile.
The distribution of earnings shows that the largest cohort consists of the 29.2% of households earning between $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (4,038 residents), which mirrors the regional pattern of 30.9% in this bracket. Financial strain from housing costs is considerable, with residents retaining only 77.4% of their income, placing the area in the 24th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Greenacre - South had 3,517 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 68% detached houses and 5% apartments. 35% are owned with a mortgage, 32% rented and 33% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $450 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,330 a month, a total housing cost higher than 76% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 30.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 36.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The mix of housing types in Greenacre - South at the time of the last Census consisted of 68.1% separate houses and 31.8% alternative dwellings (such as semi-detached homes, units, and other housing types), compared to 55.9% separate houses and 44.1% alternative dwellings across metropolitan Sydney. Home ownership rates in Greenacre - South were higher than the Sydney metro average at 33.3%, with the remaining properties being purchased with a mortgage (35.1%) or occupied by tenants (31.6%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,330 was lower than the Sydney metro median of $2,427, and the median weekly rent was $450 compared to $470 across the metro area.
On a national level, mortgage costs in Greenacre - South are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rent levels are also above the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Greenacre - South counted 3,517 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 3.5 people each. 51% are couples with children, more than in 95% of areas nationally, against 15% couples without children. 16% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families represent the vast majority of households at 82.9%, consisting of couples with children at 50.9%, couples without children at 15.4%, and single parents at 15.4%. Non-family households account for the remaining 17.1%, which is comprised of single person households at 15.7% and group households at 1.4%. The average household size stands at 3.5 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
24.2% of adults in Greenacre - South hold a university qualification, including 16.5% with a bachelor degree and 6.4% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 16.1% hold a vocational qualification. 7 schools serve the area, with 4,823 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,001 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 presents challenges in this locality, with the proportion of residents holding university degrees (24.2%) falling well below the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%. This highlights a clear opportunity for targeted educational support programs. Out of these qualifications, bachelor degrees are the most common at 16.5%, followed by postgraduate degrees (6.4%) and graduate diplomas (1.3%). Vocational and technical training is prominent, with 26.4% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, divided between advanced diplomas (10.3%) and certificates (16.1%). Enrolment rates in education are high, with 38.2% of local residents actively participating in formal study.
This student population includes 13.9% in primary school, 11.1% in high school, and 6.8% studying at a tertiary level.
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Public transport in Greenacre - South reaches 68 stops on 19 routes, timetabled for about 1,700 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 1.6 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 Greenacre - South feature 68 active bus stops. These stops accommodate 19 different routes, which together provide 1,709 weekly passenger journeys. Accessibility is high, with residents living an average of 163 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the area's residential profile, most workers commute out of the suburb, with private cars being the primary mode of travel at 86%, and trains accounting for 6%. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.6 cars per dwelling, which is higher than the regional average. A high proportion of residents, 34.5%, worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which was likely affected by pandemic conditions.
Public transport routes average 244 daily trips across the network, which equates to roughly 25 weekly departures for each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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76.7% of residents in Greenacre - South report no long-term health condition. 7.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 47.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.4 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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Public health metrics point to generally favorable outcomes for the population of Greenacre - South, with AreaSearch's analysis of mortality and disease rates showing results that align with national averages. The incidence of common medical conditions is low in the general population, though it exceeds national figures for older, vulnerable age groups. Additionally, private health insurance uptake is low, covering only about 48% of residents (~6,569 people), compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%. Diabetes and arthritis represent the most prevalent medical issues in the area, affecting 6.1% and 5.9% of residents respectively.
Conversely, 76.7% of the population reported no chronic health conditions, which is higher than the Greater Sydney average of 74.6%. The working-age population exhibits good health outcomes with a low occurrence of chronic disease. Residents aged 65 and over make up 14.6% of the population (2,019 people), although the area ranks lower nationally for health outcomes within this cohort compared to its younger demographic.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
43.2% of Greenacre - South residents were born overseas and 73.9% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 91% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Lebanese (32.3%) and Australian (12.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Greenacre - South ranks as one of the most multicultural localities in Australia, with 43.2% of its residents born overseas and 73.9% using a language other than English in their homes. Islam is the predominant religion in the area, practiced by 51.6% of the population, compared to 6.8% across Greater Sydney. Regarding parent birthplaces, the three most common ancestries in Greenacre - South are Lebanese at 32.3% of the population (far exceeding the regional average of 2.6%), Other at 26.5% (above the regional average of 16.0%), and Australian at 12.0% (below the regional average of 17.8%).
Other ethnic backgrounds also show notable differences in representation, with Vietnamese making up 3.2% of the population (compared to 1.8% regionally), Greek at 3.3% (compared to 1.9%), and Korean at 0.9% (compared to 1.1%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Greenacre - South is 33, younger than 88% of areas nationally. 28.6% 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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Greenacre - South has a median age of 33, making it younger than Greater Sydney's median of 37 and Australia's national average of 38. Compared to the wider Sydney region, Greenacre - South has a higher proportion of children aged 5 - 14 (16.1%) but fewer young adults aged 25 - 34 (11.8%). Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 15 to 24 grew from 15.2% to 16.8%, while the 5 to 14 cohort decreased from 17.7% to 16.1%. Population projections for 2041 indicate notable demographic shifts, with the 75 to 84 cohort expected to grow the fastest at 53%, adding 362 people to reach 1,040.
This aging trend is highlighted by the fact that residents aged 65 and older account for 70% of the projected growth, whereas the cohorts aged 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 are expected to decline.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Greenacre - South
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 1 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 May 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 — 40 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (13,416 at the 2021 Census → 13,830 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 (119011656). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.