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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 Hassall Grove - Plumpton is $1.10m, with units at $840k. House values have moved 7.3% a year compounded over five years.
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Hassall Grove - Plumpton has an estimated 21,776 residents, up from 21,414 at the 2021 Census — a change of 362 people, or 1.7%. That puts 3,507 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 assessments by AreaSearch indicate that Hassall Grove - Plumpton reached a resident count of approximately 21,776 as of Aug 2026. Compared to the 21,414 people recorded in the 2021 Census, this represents an addition of 362 residents, or a 1.7% rise. This update is derived from the ABS estimated resident population figure of 21,657 as of June 2025 alongside 81 validated new addresses identified following the Census date. Living density stands at 3,506 persons per square kilometer, positioning the community within the upper quartile among nationwide localities reviewed by AreaSearch.
With post-census expansion of 1.7%, the locality tracks within 2.0 percentage points of the broader SA3 benchmark of 3.7%, illustrating solid underlying growth dynamics. Inbound overseas migration formed the primary catalyst for demographic expansion, generating close to 57.4% of total population additions over recent intervals. SA2 demographic modelling by AreaSearch incorporates ABS/Geoscience Australia projections published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year, while areas outside this coverage rely on NSW State Government SA2 series published in 2022 using 2021 as the base year. Furthermore, cohort-specific trajectories from these models are applied across all locations for the 2032 to 2041 period. Based on these projections, the overall population trajectory is slated to contract, shedding 894 persons by 2041 under the specified methodology. Conversely, certain demographic brackets are projected to rise, most notably the 75 to 84 cohort, which is expected to expand by 1,101 people.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
275 new dwellings have been approved in Hassall Grove - Plumpton over the past five years, an average of 55 a year. That is 2.6 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 54 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 93% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential planning approvals across Hassall Grove - Plumpton have averaged roughly 55 dwellings annually, totaling 275 homes across the past 5 financial years from FY-22 to FY-26. Amid population decline, residential construction volumes have adequately matched local requirements to maintain a balanced marketplace with ample choice for purchasers, with new residential projects reflecting an average building cost of $248,000—below broader regional benchmarks—fostering more attainable options. Meanwhile, $2.6 million in commercial development approvals was logged during this financial year, underscoring subdued commercial construction activity. Per capita building approval volumes across Hassall Grove - Plumpton align closely with Greater Sydney metrics, preserving a stable market balance consistent with surrounding districts.
However, construction intensity remains below the Australian benchmark, reflecting the established urban footprint and possible planning constraints. Detached houses account for 93.0% of approved dwelling development compared to 7.0% for attached dwellings, sustaining a low-density suburban profile that caters to purchasers desiring freestanding property. Accounting for approximately 380 people per dwelling approval, the locality displays mature market conditions. Given demographic expectations pointing toward population contraction or stability, prospective buyers in Hassall Grove - Plumpton are likely to benefit from softened residential demand pressure.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Hassall Grove - Plumpton
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 3 current infrastructure and development projects inside Hassall Grove - Plumpton, worth an estimated $680 million. A further 83 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $53.7 billion. 25 are already under construction and 47 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans transport & logistics, sports & recreation and residential development. 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 economic momentum and community development are strongly steered by planning initiatives, capital investments, and transport improvements. AreaSearch has highlighted 16 key projects positioned to influence the area, led by significant undertakings such as Plumpton Central, Mirvac Marsden Park Residential Development, Australian Development Group 860-Apartment Project, and Stockland Elara Masterplanned Community.
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Plumpton Central
Plumpton Central will be the newest sub-regional shopping centre developed in metropolitan Sydney in over 20 years. The 17,686 square metre centre on a 36,900 square metre site at Jersey Road will be dual-anchored by two national supermarkets, a discount department store, a large-format liquor store and more than 60 specialty stores. Located 17km from Parramatta CBD, it is designed to serve the rapidly growing Western Sydney catchment near significant new housing developments, 16 schools, and key attractions including Sydney Zoo and Western Sydney Parklands.Development approval was secured through the Land and Environment Court in 2018. The project, formerly known as Plumpton Gardens, is currently in detailed design and pre-construction phase under Revelop.
Mirvac Marsden Park Residential Development
Large-scale residential development by Mirvac on a 153-hectare site in Marsden Park North. The project is expected to deliver over 1,200 residential lots as part of a project delivery agreement, subject to rezoning. The development aims to create a vibrant community with a mix of housing types, green spaces, and local amenities.
Australian Development Group 860-Apartment Project
A major residential development by Australian Development Group in Marsden Park, comprising 860 apartments, community facilities, and retail spaces. Designed by Rothelowman architects, it is the first multi-unit development in the area, enhancing local infrastructure and community amenities.
CDC Marsden Park Data Centre Campus
The Marsden Park Campus is set to become the largest data centre campus in the southern hemisphere, providing over 504 MW of planned capacity with scalability towards 1 GW. The facility is designed to support high-density AI and liquid cooling workloads with 24/7 on-site security and Tier IV equivalent resiliency to support the growing digital economy in Western Sydney.
Richmond Road Upgrade - M7 to Townson Road
A major $720 million infrastructure project to widen a 2.2km section of Richmond Road from four to six lanes between the M7 Motorway and Townson Road. Key features include a new 250m flyover bridge from the M7 off-ramp to Richmond Road northbound to bypass traffic lights, a new concrete bridge over Bells Creek, and upgraded signalised intersections at Hollinsworth and Townson Roads. The project also delivers a 3.5m wide shared path for cyclists and pedestrians, improved bus priority, and enhanced flood resilience for the North West Growth Area.
Richmond Road Upgrade - Elara Boulevard to Heritage Road
Upgrade of approximately 1.6 km of Richmond Road between Elara Boulevard and Heritage Road in Marsden Park. The project widens the road from two to four lanes, raises the road for improved flood evacuation, delivers a new signalised intersection, upgraded access roads, shared walking and cycling paths, drainage improvements, bus priority measures and utility relocations to support the North West Growth Area. Early works commenced in late 2025 with major construction beginning in January 2026.
Mount Druitt Hospital Expansion
A major health infrastructure expansion delivering 30 additional acute medical and surgical beds via a new two-level extension at the main building of Mount Druitt Hospital, along with expanded clinical and non-clinical support service spaces.
Western Sydney Infrastructure Plan
The Western Sydney Infrastructure Plan (WSIP) is a joint Australian and NSW Government 4.4 billion dollar road investment program delivering major upgrades across Western Sydney to support population growth and the opening of Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport in late 2026. The flagship M12 Motorway, linking the M7 Motorway to The Northern Road and providing direct airport access, opened to traffic on 14 March 2026, though the M7-M12 interchange section remains under construction and is due to open later in 2026.Other WSIP components including The Northern Road, Bringelly Road, Werrington Arterial Road and the Glenbrook intersection upgrade are complete, while the 200 million dollar Local Roads Package continues to fund minor works across seven Western Sydney councils, with several Round 4 projects still in construction or design.
12,261 residents of Hassall Grove - Plumpton are employed, from a labour force of 12,882. Unemployment sits at 4.8%, with participation at 74.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 16,635, about 76% 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 labour force in Hassall Grove - Plumpton exhibits strong educational qualifications and broad industry coverage, accompanied by an unemployment rate of 4.8% and year-on-year employment growth estimated at 1.8%. Total employed residents numbered 12,261 as of March 2026, while the jobless rate sits 0.7% above the Greater Sydney figure of 4.1%. Workforce participation is notably elevated at 74.2%, well above the 68.9% recorded across Greater Sydney. Census findings showed that 27.6% of workers carried out their duties from home, though this figure was influenced by Covid-19 lockdown restrictions.
The primary employment fields for local residents comprise health care & social assistance, retail trade, and transport, postal & warehousing. Resident participation is exceptionally concentrated in transport, postal & warehousing, where representation is 2.0 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical roles account for only 4.8% of local workers, lagging the 11.5% registered across Greater Sydney. Given the comparison between Census resident workers and local job counts, this predominantly suburban district presents relatively few workplace positions locally. AreaSearch evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics shows that over the 12-month period, local employment expanded by 1.8% while the total workforce grew by 1.3%, enabling a 0.5 percentage points decline in the unemployment rate. Across Greater Sydney over the same timeframe, employment climbed by 1.9%, the labour pool increased by 1.9%, and joblessness decreased slightly. Looking ahead, national projections released by Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide indicative workforce demand trends applicable to Hassall Grove - Plumpton. Mapped against local industry shares across five and ten-year horizons, these figures contextualise local prospects against nationwide employment expansions of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Weighting these sectoral expectations against the employment base of Hassall Grove - Plumpton suggests local employment increases of 6.2% over five years and 13.2% over ten years, representing a simple structural weighting that does not incorporate localised population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Hassall Grove - Plumpton is $2,112 a week (about $110,000 a year), with median personal income at $809 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $59,122 a year against an average of $65,146. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to the latest postcode ATO records compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, taxpayers across the Hassall Grove - Plumpton SA2 recorded a median income of $59,122 and an average income of $65,146. These figures sit beneath national benchmarks and compare to the Greater Sydney median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Applying a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 produces estimated levels of $65,223 (median) and $71,869 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed household earnings in the 73rd percentile ($2,112 weekly), whereas individual earnings sat in the 51st percentile.
The $1,500 - 2,999 earnings tier forms the largest share, capturing 39.6% of residents (8,623 people), compared to 30.9% across the broader region. Housing commitments absorb 17.3% of earnings, yet healthy income levels preserve disposable earnings at the 71st percentile, with the area ranking in the 4th decile on the SEIFA income scale.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Hassall Grove - Plumpton had 6,027 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 89% detached houses and 1% apartments. 51% are owned with a mortgage, 28% rented and 21% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $420 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,120 a month, a total housing cost higher than 86% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 19.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the most recent Census, the residential landscape of Hassall Grove - Plumpton is heavily skewed toward standalone houses at 89.2%, with semi-detached properties, units, and other dwellings making up 10.8%, in contrast to Sydney metro where houses account for 55.9% and other dwellings comprise 44.1%. Outright home ownership stands at 21.2%, trailing the Sydney metro proportion, while mortgaged residences represent 51.2% and rental properties make up 27.6%. Median monthly mortgage costs of $2,120 and median weekly rental payments of $420 are both lower than the Sydney metro figures of $2,427 and $470.
Relative to Australia-wide figures, however, mortgage payments in Hassall Grove - Plumpton exceed the national average of $1,863, and rents remain higher than the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Hassall Grove - Plumpton counted 6,027 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 3.4 people each. 53% are couples with children, more than in 96% of areas nationally, against 17% couples without children. 12% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute 86.0% of all local households, led by couples with children at 53.1%, couples without children at 17.2%, and single parent households at 14.5%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 14.0%, consisting of lone occupant dwellings at 12.1% and group houses at 1.8%. Typical household occupancy is 3.4 people, exceeding the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
26.7% of adults in Hassall Grove - Plumpton hold a university qualification, including 20.2% with a bachelor degree and 5.1% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 20.0% hold a vocational qualification. 8 schools serve the area, with 5,389 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 990 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 across the locality reflects a lower proportion of university credentials, with 26.7% of residents holding degree qualifications compared to 38.0% across Greater Sydney. Bachelor degrees constitute the largest share at 20.2%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 5.1% and graduate diplomas at 1.4%. Meanwhile, technical and vocational qualifications are widely held, with 30.3% of the population aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, comprising certificates at 20.0% and advanced diplomas at 10.3%. Participation in study is substantial across the community, with 33.4% of the population actively pursuing formal education. Broken down by tier, 11.7% attend primary school, 9.8% are enrolled in secondary school, and 6.1% are undertaking tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Hassall Grove - Plumpton reaches 128 stops on 37 routes, timetabled for about 1,500 services a week. The typical home sits about 180 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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Public transport connectivity across Hassall Grove - Plumpton is supported by 128 active bus stops covering 37 distinct routes that deliver 1,514 weekly passenger journeys. Accessibility across the network is high, with typical walking distances to the closest stop averaging 177 meters. Reflecting the area's residential character, commuter travel is largely outbound, dominated by private vehicle use at 86% alongside 8% utilizing trains. Household vehicle availability averages 1.7 cars per dwelling, higher than regional figures, while 27.6% of workers operated from home during the 2021 Census period under prevailing COVID-19 circumstances.
Local transport schedules provide an average of 216 daily journeys across all operating routes, translating to roughly 11 weekly services per individual boarding point. The accompanying graphic displays the 100 closest stops relative to the geographic centrepoint.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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74.1% of residents in Hassall Grove - Plumpton report no long-term health condition. 5.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.1 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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Overall health indicators for Hassall Grove - Plumpton align closely with nationwide standards based on AreaSearch evaluations of chronic condition incidence and mortality statistics. General medical condition rates reflect typical levels, though elevated rates appear among older age cohorts, while private health insurance adoption is slightly lower than the SA2 benchmark at roughly 52% of residents (~11,301 people), as against 59.9% throughout Greater Sydney. Asthma and diabetes represent the most prevalent diagnosed conditions locally, affecting 7.3 and 7.1% of residents respectively, whereas 74.1% of the population reported no long-term medical ailments, comparable to 74.6% across Greater Sydney.
Health outcomes for residents aged under 65 outperform standard benchmarks. Residents aged 65 and over total 2,752 people, making up 12.6% of the population compared to 15.5% across Greater Sydney, with older cohorts encountering notable health challenges that rank lower on a national scale than the broader local community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
47.7% of Hassall Grove - Plumpton residents were born overseas and 51.0% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 89% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Filipino (16.4%) and Australian (15.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Hassall Grove - Plumpton demonstrates substantial cultural diversity, with 47.7% of residents born abroad and 51.0% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity forms the most widespread religious affiliation, practiced by 58.8% of the community. Islam exhibits a pronounced local concentration, accounting for 14.5% of residents, which is well above the Greater Sydney share of 6.8%. Parental birthplaces highlight significant cultural variety in Hassall Grove - Plumpton, led by the Other category at 25.0% (compared to 16.0% regionally), Filipino ancestry at 16.4% (against 2.0% regionally), and Australian ancestry at 15.0%.
Notable variations also emerge across other heritages, including Samoan representation at 2.8% versus 0.5% regionally, Indian ancestry at 7.7% versus 3.6%, and Maltese background at 1.9% versus 1.0%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Hassall Grove - Plumpton is 34, younger than 84% of areas nationally. 29.6% 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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Demographic composition in Hassall Grove - Plumpton pairs a substantial youth base with mature parents. Children and young adults aged 0 - 24 represent 35.9% of residents as at August 2026, compared to 30.4% across Greater Sydney, while individuals aged 25 - 44 account for 26.9% against a regional benchmark of 31.4%. AreaSearch calculates the median age at 34 as at August 2026, matching the 2021 Census figure and sitting 3 years below the Greater Sydney median of 37 recorded in that Census. Since the Census, the most distinct shift has occurred in the 65+ cohort, expanding from 9.6% to an estimated 12.6% of the population.
Looking to 2041, seniors and retirees will drive most demographic growth, increasing by 1,860 residents (68%) to reach 4,612, while youth and young-to-middle-aged cohorts are expected to diminish over the same duration.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Hassall Grove - Plumpton
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 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 Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 last month all 3 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 81 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (21,414 at the 2021 Census → 21,776 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 (116031315). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.