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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 $1.91m, with units at $880k. House values have moved 2.3% a year compounded over five years.
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Hornsby - West has an estimated 10,832 residents, up from 10,629 at the 2021 Census — a change of 203 people, or 1.9%. That puts 1,722 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 the analysis by AreaSearch, the population of Hornsby - West is estimated at 10,832 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 203 residents (1.9%) relative to the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 10,629 individuals. This shift is calculated using the estimated resident population of 10,830 recorded by the ABS in June 2025 alongside 26 validated new addresses registered since the Census. Such population numbers translate to a density of 1,722 persons per square kilometer, which exceeds the national average for locations evaluated by AreaSearch.
The post-census expansion of 1.9% puts the area within 2.6 percentage points of the broader SA3 region (4.5%), reflecting competitive underlying growth. Overseas migration was the primary driver of this growth, accounting for approximately 92.7% of the total population increase in recent times. Projections for each SA2 region from ABS and Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline, are utilised by AreaSearch. For any SA2 regions lacking this coverage, projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 using a 2021 baseline are applied instead. Age bracket growth rates derived from these sources are projected forward for all locations from 2032 to 2041. Future demographic patterns suggest population expansion will track slightly below the national median for statistical areas. The region is projected to add 1,221 residents by 2041 compared to the most recent annual ERP statistics, representing an overall rise of 11.2% over the 16-year timeframe.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
206 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 36 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 50% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 28, 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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Annual residential approvals in Hornsby - West average approximately 41 new dwellings, with 206 approvals registered over the recent 5 financial years (spanning FY-21 to FY-25) and 26 recorded during FY-26 so far. Even with a declining local population, the supply of new dwellings appears to satisfy local demand, ensuring buyers have access to options, while new construction maintains an average value of $481,000, pointing to developer activity concentrated on upscale, premium projects. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $4.4 million this financial year, reflecting a modest focus on commercial construction.
Hornsby - West exhibits slightly higher building activity compared to Greater Sydney, tracking 39.0% above the regional average per resident over the 5-year timeframe, which helps preserve choice for buyers while supporting values of established properties. The composition of new developments is split equally, with 50.0% consisting of detached houses and 50.0% comprised of townhouses or apartments. This concentration of higher-density housing options provides lower-cost options for entry and draws interest from downsizers, property investors, and first-time buyers. This represents a clear shift from the historical housing composition (which currently stands at 70.0% houses), indicating a decline in available vacant land and adjusting to changing lifestyle choices and affordability pressures. The ratio of approximately 374 people per approved dwelling highlights a mature property market. Long-term forecasts suggest Hornsby - West will gain 1,219 new residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. Current building volumes are aligned with these demographic forecasts, although home buyers might face increased competition as the local population expands.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 3 current infrastructure and development projects inside Hornsby - West, worth an estimated $300 million. A further 69 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $49 billion. 9 are already under construction and 17 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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Local performance is heavily shaped by developments in regional infrastructure, major works, and urban planning schemes. AreaSearch has tracked 12 projects that are expected to influence the local area. Principal works include Hornsby Park, Twin Towers Hornsby, Hornsby Park - from quarry to parklands, and the Hornsby Town Centre Masterplan and TOD Rezoning, with key details on the most significant projects listed 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.
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.
Westfield Hornsby Transport Oriented Development
A major mixed-use redevelopment of Westfield Hornsby within the NSW Government's Transport Oriented Development (TOD) Accelerated Precinct. Following finalised state-led rezoning, the project allows for approximately 6,000 new dwellings across multiple high-rise residential towers (reaching up to 53 storeys), alongside expanded retail, commercial spaces, and 2,900 new jobs. Key infrastructure includes a new public library, a Town Square, a new pedestrian overpass at Hornsby Station, and upgraded open spaces like Burdett Street Park.
5,384 residents of Hornsby - West are employed, from a labour force of 5,774. Unemployment sits at 6.8%, with participation at 65.3%. 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 9,529, 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 labor pool in Hornsby - West is highly qualified, with strong representation in the technology industry, a recorded unemployment rate of 6.8%, and estimated employment growth of 4.0% over the prior year. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 5,384, while the local unemployment rate sat 2.6% higher than the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%, and labor force participation trailed the metropolitan average (65.3% versus 69.1% in Greater Sydney). Census figures indicate that a substantial 53.2% of employed residents worked from home, though this data may be influenced by pandemic-related lockdown measures.
The resident workforce is primarily employed in health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training. The local area displays a notable specialization in professional & technical fields, with employment levels reaching 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, construction represents a smaller share of the workforce at 5.7% compared to the regional benchmark of 8.6%. The highly residential character of the area appears to limit local employment options, as shown by comparing the count of the working population from the Census against local resident numbers. Analysis of SALM and ABS data by AreaSearch indicates that employment grew by 4.0% during the 12-month period, while the labour force expanded by 1.4%, which led to a 2.3 percentage point decline in the unemployment rate. This trend differs from Greater Sydney, where employment increased by 1.9%, the labour force also grew by 1.9%, and unemployment dropped only slightly. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 provide additional perspective on anticipated future demand in Hornsby - West. These projections span five and ten-year horizons and have been overlaid on the local employment profile to estimate growth trajectories. National employment is projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and by 13.7% over ten years, although sector-specific growth rates vary considerably. When these industry-specific forecasts are applied to Hornsby - West's current employment composition, local employment is expected to grow by 7.2% over five years and by 14.6% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised 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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According to the latest ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year, taxpayer incomes in the Hornsby - West SA2 are positioned at a very high level relative to national averages. The median income for taxpayers in the Hornsby - West SA2 is $61,673, with an average income of $76,438, compared to Greater Sydney averages of $60,817 and $83,003 respectively. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates point to a median income of approximately $68,038 and an average income of $84,326 as of March 2026.
Census findings place household, family, and individual incomes in Hornsby - West near the 70th percentile nationally. The local earnings profile is led by the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket which contains 29.9% of residents (3,238 people), mirroring the broader region where 30.9% fall into this range. A high proportion of residents, 35.3%, earn more than $3,000 per week, indicating pockets of high wealth that support local commerce. Elevated housing expenses account for 16.6% of income, yet strong earnings keep disposable income at the 75th percentile, and the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 9th decile for 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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According to the most recent Census, the housing composition in Hornsby - West consisted of 70.4% separate houses and 29.6% other dwelling types (such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and alternative dwellings), compared to the Sydney metropolitan breakdown of 55.9% separate houses and 44.1% other dwelling types. The level of home ownership in Hornsby - West stood well above the Sydney metropolitan rate at 32.6%, with the remaining properties being purchased with a mortgage (38.2%) or rented (29.3%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was higher than the Sydney metropolitan average at $2,600, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $450, compared to metropolitan figures of $2,427 and $470.
On a national scale, mortgage payments in Hornsby - West are considerably higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are also well above the national median 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 make up the majority of households at 77.5%, consisting of couples with children at 42.5%, couples without children at 23.8%, and single parent households at 10.2%. Non-family households account for the remaining 22.5%, with single-person households at 20.3% and group housing representing 2.1%. The median household occupancy of 2.8 persons is slightly larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
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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The level of education in Hornsby - West is notably higher than regional and state standards, with 47.5% of residents aged 15 and over holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% across Australia and 32.2% in NSW. This educational lead positions the population well for knowledge-intensive career paths. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 28.4%, followed by postgraduate degrees (15.4%) and graduate diplomas (3.7%). Vocational and technical training is also well represented, with 25.7% of the population aged 15 and over holding vocational qualifications, split between advanced diplomas (11.1%) and certificates (14.6%).
Enrolment in education is particularly strong, with 32.2% of the population actively participating in structured learning. This group includes 11.0% enrolled in primary schools, 8.2% in high schools, and 6.3% undertaking tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Hornsby - West reaches 96 stops on 52 routes, timetabled for about 2,400 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 transit data shows 96 active transport stops located within Hornsby - West, consisting of a combination of train stations and bus stops. These transit points are connected by 52 distinct routes, which support a total of 2,418 weekly passenger journeys. Accessibility to transit is classified as good, with residents living an average of 200 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the residential nature of the suburb, the majority of working residents travel out of the area for employment. Private vehicles are the primary mode of travel at 72%, followed by train travel at 17% and walking at 7%.
The average number of motor vehicles per household is 1.1. A significant proportion of residents, 53.2%, worked from home (2021 Census data, which may be reflective of temporary pandemic measures). Transit service frequency averages 345 journeys per day across the network, which translates to approximately 25 weekly services for each transit stop.
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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Health indicators demonstrate positive outcomes across Hornsby - West, based on AreaSearch evaluations of mortality statistics and chronic disease rates, which reveal a very low rate of common health issues across all demographics. Additionally, the proportion of residents with private health insurance is very high at approximately 57% of the population (~6,174 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney. Mental health conditions and asthma were identified as the most frequent medical issues in the locality, affecting 6.7% and 6.5% of the population respectively, while 74.6% of residents reported having no long-term health conditions, matching the 74.6% figure for Greater Sydney.
The working-age cohort exhibits high levels of physical health with low rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and older make up 17.5% of the local population (1,893 people), exceeding the Greater Sydney average of 15.5%. Senior citizens in the area enjoy excellent health profiles, with national indices tracking higher than those of the younger local population.
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 displays a high degree of cultural diversity, with 40.0% of the population speaking a non-English language at home and 43.3% born outside of Australia. Christianity is the primary religion, representing 44.3% of the local population. However, the most notable religious divergence from regional norms is in Judaism, which accounts for 0.4% of the population, compared to 0.8% across Greater Sydney. Regarding family heritage (based on parental birthplaces), the three largest ancestral groups in Hornsby - West are English at 20.4%, Australian at 18.5%, and Chinese at 17.5%, with the Chinese share tracking significantly above the regional benchmark of 8.4%.
Other notable differences in ethnic representation include Korean residents at 2.5% of Hornsby - West (compared to 1.1% regionally), Russian at 0.9% (compared 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. 22.2% 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 median age of 41 years in Hornsby - West is higher than the Greater Sydney average of 37 and the national median of 38. Relative to Greater Sydney, the 45 - 54 age bracket is over-represented at 15.3% locally, whereas the 25 - 34 bracket is under-represented at 9.4%. Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 demographic has expanded from 11.0% to 12.8% of the population, and the 75 to 84 cohort has increased from 5.1% to 6.2%. In contrast, the 35 to 44 age bracket decreased from 16.3% to 15.3%.
Demographic projections suggest the age distribution in Hornsby - West will shift notably by 2041. The 55 to 64 bracket is projected to experience the highest growth at 25%, adding 302 residents to reach a total of 1,522. Conversely, the cohorts aged 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 are expected to decrease in size.
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 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 | Jul 2026 last month all 4 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 Jul 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 — 26 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (10,629 at the 2021 Census → 10,832 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 (121021578). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.