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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 Hornsby - West is $1.85m, with units at $825k. House values have moved 1.6% a year compounded over five years.
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Hornsby - West has an estimated 10,869 residents, up from 10,629 at the 2021 Census — a change of 240 people, or 2.3%. That puts 1,728 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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As of Aug 2026, evaluations by AreaSearch indicate that Hornsby - West has a resident count of approximately 10,869. Compared to the 10,629 individuals recorded in the 2021 Census, this marks an expansion of 240 people (2.3%). The figure is derived by combining the ABS Estimated Resident Population of 10,830 recorded as of June 2025 with an additional 38 validated new addresses registered following the Census date. This population corresponds to 1,728 persons per square kilometer, a density ratio tracking higher than the AreaSearch nationwide benchmark. With its 2.3% post-census growth rate, the locality sits within 2.3 percentage points of the broader SA3 area (4.6%), highlighting solid growth drivers.
Net overseas migration served as the primary demographic driver, accounting for roughly 92.7% of all net gains over recent periods. SA2 geographic projections developed by the ABS and Geoscience Australia, issued in 2024 with a 2022 baseline, are incorporated across AreaSearch analyses. For SA2 territories where these figures are unavailable, NSW State Government SA2 forecasts published in 2022 with a 2021 baseline are applied instead. To map years 2032 to 2041, age-specific growth trajectories from these aggregated datasets are extended to all regions. Looking ahead, population growth is projected to track slightly below the national median for statistical areas, expanding by 1,229 persons by 2041 relative to recent annual ERP data, translating to an overall 16-year increase of 10.9%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
205 new dwellings have been approved in Hornsby - West over the past five years, an average of 41 a year. That is 3.8 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 41 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 54% 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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Across the previous 5 financial years, residential approvals in Hornsby - West have reached 205 homes, maintaining a yearly rate of approximately 41 new dwellings. In the context of recent population contraction, local housing supply has comfortably accommodated demand, maintaining an orderly marketplace with ample buyer options, while approved residential projects show an average expected construction cost of $565,000—moderately higher than regional figures—reflecting a commitment to superior build standards. Meanwhile, non-residential activity has seen $4.4 million in commercial approvals throughout this financial year, pointing to modest commercial construction activity. Residential building approvals in Hornsby - West reflect heightened activity relative to Greater Sydney (tracking 40.0% above regional levels per capita over the 5 year period), preserving consumer choices while reinforcing existing asset values.
Recent approvals break down into 54.0% detached dwellings alongside 46.0% attached dwellings, showcasing an expanding variety of medium-density formats that cater to varied price tiers, ranging from generous standalone residences to manageable, lower-cost configurations. This marks a clear evolution from the established residential pattern (which stands at 70.0% houses), underscoring shrinking supplies of developable land alongside evolving lifestyle choices and elevated requirements for diverse, accessible housing. A ratio of around 257 people per dwelling approval characterizes Hornsby - West as a low-density precinct. Projections indicate that Hornsby - West will gain 1,190 residents by 2041 (benchmarked against the most recent AreaSearch quarterly update). Current rates of residential construction appear well matched with projected demand, promoting stable market parameters free from severe price escalations.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Hornsby - West
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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 Hornsby - West, worth an estimated $300 million. A further 79 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $49.2 billion. 10 are already under construction and 26 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities, precincts & urban renewal. 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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Civic infrastructure enhancements, key planning frameworks, and major development undertakings exert a substantial influence on local growth trajectories. AreaSearch has tracked 12 key projects positioned to shape the district. Notable initiatives include Hornsby Park, Twin Towers Hornsby, Hornsby Park - from quarry to parklands, and Hornsby Town Centre Masterplan and TOD Rezoning, with primary projects detailed below.
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Hornsby Park
Transformation of the 60-hectare former Hornsby Quarry site into a major regional bush parkland in Sydney's upper north shore. The first stage opened to the public in late March 2026, comprising the Crusher Plant Precinct (lawns, picnic shelters, electric BBQs, accessible toilets, free parking), the Southern Lookout providing fully accessible sweeping views into the volcanic quarry void, and the upgraded Heritage Steps linking the Hornsby Aquatic and Leisure Centre down into the precinct. Construction continues in stages, with future works including the Quarry Loop walking and cycling track, additional scenic lookouts, a bike jump and pump track, and the Old Mans Valley field of play.Longer term masterplan elements feature a freshwater quarry lake, wetlands cascade, lakeside amenities and an accessible lift to the quarry base. The masterplan was designed by Clouston Associates with Hornsby Shire Council. Stage 1 has been supported by the NSW Government through the Stronger Communities Fund.
Twin Towers Hornsby (Westside Gateway)
Mixed-use twin tower development comprising approximately 200 apartments across Tower A (9 storeys) and Tower B (19 storeys), set above a podium of retail and commercial floorspace totalling approximately 4,793 square metres. The project includes a rooftop terrace on Tower A, communal open space between towers, basement parking for approximately 362 vehicles, and the relocation of a heritage-listed house and retention of heritage facades along Peats Ferry Road. Located in Hornsby CBD adjacent to Hornsby Park and four minutes walk from Hornsby railway station.
Hornsby Park - from quarry to parklands
Transformation of the 60-hectare former Hornsby Quarry site into a major regional parkland. The project is being delivered in stages, with the Crusher Plant Precinct, Southern Lookout, and Heritage Steps opening in March 2026. Current works focus on the Old Mans Valley Field of Play, featuring a multi-purpose sporting field, bike pump and jump tracks, and new community facilities to support the growing population near the Hornsby Town Centre.
Linea Apartments (94-98 George Street)
DA-approved mixed-use project within Hornsby town centre: demolition of existing structures and construction of a 13-14 storey building comprising approx. 76 residential units above three levels of commercial floorspace, with recent Section 4.55 modifications lodged in 2025.
Hornsby Town Centre Masterplan and TOD Rezoning
Council's adopted Hornsby Town Centre Masterplan has been implemented through the NSW Government's Hornsby Transport Oriented Development rezoning, which came into effect on 27 November 2024. The rezoning provides capacity for over 6,000 new homes, about 2,900 jobs, affordable housing contributions, new and upgraded open space, a new library, community centre, cultural and creative facilities, better walking and cycling links, and provisions for a new bus interchange. Development applications can now be lodged and assessed under the new planning controls.
Asquith Oval Amenities Upgrade
Renewal and modernization of community sports amenities at Asquith Oval by Hornsby Shire Council. The project scope includes a new public toilet building, upgraded change rooms, dedicated referee and groundsman facilities, storage shed, accessible ramps, footpaths, and landscaping.
Lyon Group Twin Towers (Hornsby West Side)
Mixed-use development at 187-203 Peats Ferry Road comprising 249 apartments across two towers (20 and 23 storeys) with ground floor retail and restaurant spaces. Part of Hornsby West Side precinct redevelopment.
Westleigh Park Regional Recreation Precinct
A major 36-hectare regional sports and recreation parkland featuring six sports fields, an all-weather athletics track, mountain bike trail network, walking paths, children's playground, amenities, and passive open spaces.
5,384 residents of Hornsby - West are employed, from a labour force of 5,774. Unemployment sits at 6.8%, with participation at 65.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 9,571, about 88% 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 workforce in Hornsby - West demonstrates advanced educational credentials, with notable concentrations in the technology sector, alongside an unemployment rate of 6.8% and an estimated annual employment gain of 4.0%. As of March 2026, working residents number 5,384, with unemployment registering 2.6% higher than the Greater Sydney rate of 4.1%, while local labor force participation tracks below regional standards at 65.2% compared to 68.9% across Greater Sydney. Census data indicated that 53.2% of workers carried out their duties from home, though this figure was influenced by Covid-19 restrictions.
Resident employment centers heavily around health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training. Professional & technical industries represent a distinct area of local specialization, holding an employment proportion 1.3 times the regional standard. Conversely, construction employment remains modest, capturing 5.7% of the workforce relative to 8.6% across the wider region. As evidenced by the disparity between Census working population counts and local resident numbers, the largely residential community provides relatively few employment opportunities within its own borders. According to AreaSearch evaluations of SALM and ABS figures, employment levels rose by 4.0% during the year to March 2026, alongside a 1.4% increase in the labour force, which pushed the unemployment rate down by 2.3 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 1.9% and labour force growth of 1.9%, resulting in only a marginal decline in unemployment. Job and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Mar-26 provide additional perspective on anticipated future demand within Hornsby - West. These projections, spanning five and ten-year intervals, have been overlaid with the local employment profile to estimate growth trajectories. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, expansion varies considerably across different industry sectors. When these sector-specific estimates are applied to Hornsby - West's employment composition, local employment is expected to rise by 7.2% over five years and 14.6% over ten years. It is important to note that this calculation represents a basic weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate localized population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Hornsby - West is $2,180 a week (about $113,000 a year), with median personal income at $884 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $61,673 a year against an average of $76,438. 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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Taxation records compiled by AreaSearch from the ATO for financial year 2023 place Hornsby - West SA2 earnings comfortably above the nationwide standard. Taxpayer median income across the Hornsby - West SA2 registers at $61,673 alongside an average income of $76,438, which compares with Greater Sydney benchmarks of $60,817 and $83,003, respectively. Factoring in a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated figures reach approximately $68,038 (median) and $84,326 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the Census 2021 shows local personal, family, and household earnings aligning near the national 70th percentile.
An examination of income distribution indicates that 29.9% of residents (representing 3,249 individuals) earn within the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket, closely matching the regional share of 30.9%. The precinct exhibits pronounced wealth, with 35.3% receiving weekly earnings exceeding $3,000, underpinning demand for higher-end retail and services. While housing expenditure absorbs 16.6% of income, robust earnings place disposable income at the 75th percentile, positioning the community in the 9th decile for SEIFA income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Hornsby - West had 3,719 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 70% detached houses and 20% apartments. 38% are owned with a mortgage, 29% rented and 33% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $450 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,600 a month, a total housing cost higher than 84% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 20.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census records indicate that the housing stock in Hornsby - West was composed of 70.4% houses and 29.6% other dwellings (encompassing semi-detached properties, apartments, and alternative structures), diverging from the Sydney metro distribution of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Outright property ownership in Hornsby - West stood at 32.6%, well above the metropolitan rate, with mortgaged properties accounting for 38.2% and rental accommodation making up 29.3%. Median monthly mortgage costs in the area reached $2,600, exceeding the Sydney metro average of $2,427, while median weekly rent was $450 against $470 across Sydney metro.
When measured against nationwide benchmarks, local mortgage obligations sit substantially above the Australian average of $1,863, with weekly rent exceeding the broader national level of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Hornsby - West counted 3,719 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.8 people each. 43% are couples with children, more than in 84% of areas nationally, against 24% couples without children. 20% 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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Families constitute the primary household structure across the area at 77.5%, comprising 42.5% couples with children, 23.8% couples without children, and 10.2% single parent arrangements. Non-family dwellings make up the remaining 22.5%, featuring single-person households at 20.3% and shared group residences at 2.1%. The area records a median household size of 2.8 people, exceeding the 2.7 benchmark for Greater Sydney.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
47.5% of adults in Hornsby - West hold a university qualification, including 28.4% with a bachelor degree and 15.4% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 95% of areas nationally. A further 14.6% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 1,619 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,101 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 levels throughout Hornsby - West substantially outpace wider benchmarks, as 47.5% of individuals aged 15+ possess university degrees compared to 30.4% in Australia and 32.2% across NSW. This pronounced academic profile provides the district with strong competitive standing for knowledge-focused sectors. Bachelor degrees account for the largest proportion at 28.4%, with postgraduate qualifications at 15.4% and graduate diplomas at 3.7%. Vocational and technical qualifications are also well represented, with 25.7% of residents aged 15+ possessing trade credentials, including advanced diplomas (11.1%) and certificates (14.6%). Participation in formal learning across the district is substantial, with 32.2% of the local population actively undertaking studies.
Among these students, primary education represents 11.0%, secondary schooling accounts for 8.2%, and tertiary studies encompass 6.3%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
Schools Detail
Public transport in Hornsby - West reaches 115 stops on 46 routes, timetabled for about 2,000 services a week. The typical home sits about 200 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.1 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 Hornsby - West operate through 115 designated stops spanning both rail and bus networks. A total of 46 distinct routes utilize these points of access, generating 1,983 passenger journeys each week. Local transit connectivity rates favourably, with dwellings situated an average of 200 meters from their closest boarding point. Given the predominantly residential character of the neighborhood, work travel is largely outbound, with private vehicles accounting for 72% of journeys, rail transport taking 17%, and pedestrian walking representing 7%. Dwellings maintain an average of 1.1 vehicles each, while 53.2% of workers recorded working from home (2021 Census; potentially influenced by COVID-19 conditions).
Across all transit lines, trip frequency reaches an average of 283 daily journeys, representing roughly 17 weekly trips at each stop. The accompanying mapping illustrates the 100 closest transit stops relative to the center of the area.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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74.6% of residents in Hornsby - West report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 76% of areas nationally. 4.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 57.0% 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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Evaluations of regional health data conducted by AreaSearch reveal positive outcomes across Hornsby - West, supported by favourable mortality trends and a low incidence of common chronic illnesses across all demographic brackets, alongside widespread private health insurance coverage extending to approximately 57% of all inhabitants (~6,195 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney. Mental health conditions and asthma represent the leading reported medical diagnoses locally, affecting 6.7 and 6.5% of community members, respectively, while 74.6% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, mirroring the 74.6% figure across Greater Sydney.
Working-age cohorts display strong general vitality alongside low rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and over comprise 17.2% of the population (1,869 people), exceeding the Greater Sydney level of 15.5%, with local seniors recording particularly elevated health indicators that outrank national comparisons.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
43.3% of Hornsby - West residents were born overseas and 40.0% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 84% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (20.4%) and Australian (18.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Hornsby - West demonstrates pronounced cultural diversity, with 40.0% of households speaking a non-English language at home and 43.3% of the community born abroad. Christianity constitutes the primary religious affiliation, encompassing 44.3% of residents. The most noticeable relative concentration occurs within Judaism, accounting for 0.4% of local inhabitants compared to 0.8% across Greater Sydney. Looking at ancestral backgrounds based on parents' birthplaces, English ancestry represents the leading category in Hornsby - West at 20.4%, followed by Australian at 18.5% and Chinese at 17.5%, which substantially outstrips the regional benchmark of 8.4%.
Notable differences emerge across several other communities, with Korean ancestry overrepresented at 2.5% locally (compared to 1.1% regionally), Russian at 0.9% (relative to 0.4%), and South Australian at 0.7% (compared to 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Hornsby - West is 41. 22.7% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The age distribution in Hornsby - West aligns closely with Greater Sydney averages, with no broad demographic segment differing by more than 6.4 percentage points from the regional baseline. The median age is estimated at 41 as at August 2026, matching the figure from the 2021 Census and sitting 4 years above the Greater Sydney median of 37 recorded at that Census. Middle-aged residents and early retirees (45 - 64) are projected to deliver the largest numerical increase through to 2041, growing by 574 individuals (20%) to reach 3,479. From a proportional standpoint, senior cohorts (65+) will experience the quickest expansion, rising 28% to 2,396 residents, whereas young to middle-aged adult populations are forecast to decline.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Hornsby - West
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 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 · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | May 2026 4 months ago 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 May 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 — 38 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (10,629 at the 2021 Census → 10,869 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 (121021578). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.