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The median house price in Horsley Park - Kemps Creek is $3.80m. House values have moved 2.9% a year compounded over five years.
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Horsley Park - Kemps Creek has an estimated 4,159 residents, down from 4,344 at the 2021 Census — a change of 185 people, or 4.3%. The population has thinned by an average 1.5% a year over five years, slower than 99% of areas nationally. Density is about 74 people per 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 resident count for Horsley Park - Kemps Creek is approximately 4,159 in May 2026. This indicates a contraction of 185 individuals (4.3%) from the 4,344 individuals recorded during the 2021 Census. This population shift is calculated utilizing the ABS estimated resident population figure of 4,147 from June 2025 alongside 89 validated new addresses registered after the Census. Such a population size results in a density of 73 persons per square kilometer, which offers substantial space for each resident and leaves room for future expansion.
Overseas migration served as the primary contributor to demographic gains, acting as virtually the exclusive source of population growth in recent times. AreaSearch incorporates projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for every SA2 region, published in 2024 with 2022 serving as the baseline. For any SA2 locations lacking this coverage, projections at the SA2 level from the NSW State Government released in 2022 using 2021 as a baseline are applied. Age bracket growth velocities derived from these datasets are additionally applied to every region for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Looking at upcoming demographic trajectories, growth is projected to align with the lower quartile of Australian statistical territories, with the locality predicted to add 179 residents by 2041 when assessed against the most recent annual ERP data, representing a long-term expansion of 4.0% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
81 new dwellings have been approved in Horsley Park - Kemps Creek over the past five years, an average of 16 a year. That is 3.7 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 21, running ahead of 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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An average of approximately 16 building approvals for new dwellings has been recorded annually in Horsley Park - Kemps Creek, with a total of 81 residences authorized throughout the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) and 20 authorized during FY-26 so far. Because the local population has contracted in recent times, this incoming supply has likely matched local demand, providing home buyers with sufficient options, while the average projected construction cost of these new residences stands at $564,000, indicating that builders are prioritizing the upper-end market with premium homes.
Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $1.033 billion during the current financial year, pointing to significant local corporate investment. When measured against Greater Sydney, Horsley Park - Kemps Creek shows 19.0% less residential construction volume per capita, placing it in the 38th percentile among all analyzed locations nationwide, which leads to a somewhat restricted supply for buyers and sustains demand for established properties. Upcoming additions consist of 90.0% detached houses and 10.0% medium to high-density options, maintaining the low-density character of the neighborhood with a focus on separate homes that appeal to purchasers looking for larger properties. The ratio of 450 people in the locality for each approved dwelling highlights a quiet construction market with low development intensity. Looking forward, Horsley Park - Kemps Creek is projected to increase its population by 166 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. Considering current building trends, the volume of new residential completions is expected to easily satisfy buyer demand, maintaining favorable conditions for purchasers and potentially paving the way for population gains that outpace current forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Horsley Park - Kemps Creek
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AreaSearch tracks 16 current infrastructure and development projects inside Horsley Park - Kemps Creek, worth an estimated $20.6 billion. A further 87 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $87.6 billion. 43 are already under construction and 38 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans transport & logistics, business parks & technology hubs 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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An area's economic performance is heavily shaped by local infrastructure changes, major developments, and urban planning initiatives. A total of 63 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are expected to influence this locality. Key developments include the Western Sydney Super Battery - Kemps Creek, the Western Sydney International Airport Precinct Road Network, the Mamre Road Upgrade - Erskine Park Road to Kerrs Road, and the Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport, with the primary relevant projects detailed in the following list.
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Sydney Metro Western Sydney Airport Line
A 23-kilometre driverless metro railway featuring six new stations connecting St Marys to the new Western Sydney International Airport and the Bradfield city centre. As of May 2026, the project is in advanced construction with work focusing on escalator and platform screen door installation at Airport Business Park and Airport Terminal stations. Track laying is progressing in tunnels and on the viaduct. The line will utilize 12 three-car Siemens Inspiro High Capacity automated trains. While the airport opens in late 2026, full passenger metro services are projected to commence in 2027.
Western Sydney Super Battery - Kemps Creek
A high-capacity energy and digital infrastructure precinct featuring a 1,000 MW / 4,000 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) and a co-located 750 MW data centre. The project has been endorsed for delivery support under the NSW Government's Investment Delivery Authority (IDA) to enhance grid stability and support the state's transition to renewable energy while providing critical infrastructure for the Western Sydney Aerotropolis.
Oakdale East Industrial Estate
Future-forward logistics estate in Horsley Park within Goodman's Oakdale precinct. Targeting 5 Star Green Star and net zero embodied carbon. The master-planned industrial precinct spans 62 hectares. Development pads are ready for construction with buildings available from July 2027.
Kemps Creek Data Centre
Microsoft is developing a 1.3 billion AUD hyperscale data centre campus at Kemps Creek within the Mamre Road Precinct and Western Sydney Employment Area. The state significant development includes two two-storey data centre buildings with over 60 data halls, a substation, high voltage switchyard, 61 emergency backup generators, and diesel storage tanks. It offers around 96MW capacity with potential to expand. Construction of Building One and Two is underway with practical completion targeted across 2025-2026.
Access Logistics Park
Access Logistics Park is a premium 20-hectare industrial estate featuring approximately 100,000 sqm of warehouse and office space across six buildings. Strategically located 5km from Western Sydney Airport with direct access to the M4 and M7, the project is designed for high productivity and sustainable operations with a 6-Star Green Star rating.
Western Sydney International Airport Precinct Road Network
Comprehensive road network upgrades and new connections to support Western Sydney Airport operations. Key future road corridors being planned include Badgerys Creek Road, Bradfield Metro Link Road, Devonshire Road, Eastern Ring Road, Fifteenth Avenue, and Luddenham Road to support freight, public transport, cycling, and walking.
Horsley Logistics Park Stage 2
Stage 2 of ESR Australia's Horsley Logistics Park delivers two A-grade warehouse buildings with ancillary offices (total GFA approximately 55,944 square metres), comprising 52,794 square metres of warehousing and 3,106 square metres of offices across two buildings. Warehouse A accommodates two tenants; Warehouse B is designed for a single user. The 8.67 ha site at 3 Johnston Crescent operates 24/7 with 254 parking spaces, dedicated truck access and landscaped frontages. The project was designed by Nettletontribe and received state significant development approval (SSD-71144719) in July 2025.It is expected to generate 508 operational jobs and 306 construction jobs.
Erskine Park Urban Reinvestment Project
Penrith City Council is delivering the Erskine Park Urban Reinvestment Project, transforming six underutilised open space sites into 14 residential lots. Civil subdivision works commenced in early 2025. Stormwater works have been completed on initial sites, with water and electrical servicing scheduled from mid-2026. Sale proceeds will fund around $5 million of open space improvements including reserve upgrades, footpaths and implementation of the Chameleon Reserve Masterplan.
2,391 residents of Horsley Park - Kemps Creek are employed, from a labour force of 2,437. Unemployment sits at 1.9%, with participation at 69.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 5,597, about 135% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. 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 workforce in Horsley Park - Kemps Creek is characterized by high skill levels, with the construction sector showing exceptionally strong representation, an unemployment rate sitting at a low 1.9%, and an estimated job growth rate of 4.9% over the past year. In March 2026, there are 2,391 employed locals, and the unemployment rate is 2.2% below the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%, while workforce participation matches the Greater Sydney benchmark of 69.1%. Census records show that a substantial 37.3% of the working population operated from home, though this figure must be evaluated in light of COVID-19 restriction measures.
The primary employment sectors for local citizens are construction, manufacturing, and retail trade. The community displays a distinct concentration in building trades, where employment density is 2.4 times the regional standard. In contrast, the health care & social assistance sector is underrepresented, employing 8.0% of the workforce compared to the regional average of 14.1%. With a ratio of 1.3 jobs for every resident recorded during the Census, the locality serves as a major employment center, offering more jobs than it has working residents and drawing commuting staff from neighboring suburbs. According to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics, the year ending March 2026 saw employment expand by 4.9% and the labor force grow by 5.0%, which kept the unemployment rate virtually unchanged. In comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 1.9% and its labor force grow by 1.9%, with a minor decrease in unemployment. Job market forecasts published by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 offer additional perspective on prospective employment needs in Horsley Park - Kemps Creek. These models, spanning five-year and ten-year horizons, have been applied to the local workforce structure to project growth. Nationally, employment is predicted to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though expansion rates vary greatly by industry. Applying these industry-specific trends to the local employment distribution suggests that local jobs will rise by 5.9% over five years and 12.3% over ten years, though this is a basic weighted projection for visualization and does not integrate specific local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Horsley Park - Kemps Creek is $2,372 a week (about $123,000 a year), with median personal income at $779 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $58,340 a year against an average of $84,709. The average runs 45% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. 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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Taxpayer data from the ATO compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicates that the Horsley Park - Kemps Creek SA2 features a exceptionally high income profile relative to national figures. The median income among local taxpayers is $58,340, while the average income is $84,709, compared to the Greater Sydney medians and averages of $60,817 and $83,003 respectively. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, contemporary estimates suggest figures of roughly $64,361 for median income and $93,451 for average income as of March 2026. The 2021 Census highlights that weekly household income is in the 86th percentile at $2,372, whereas individual personal income sits lower in the 44th percentile.
Income brackets show that the highest tier of $4000+ per week is the most common, accounting for 26.3% of residents (1,093 people), which differs from the wider region where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket is largest at 30.9%. Affluence is evident, with 39.0% of households earning more than $3,000 weekly, which helps sustain high-end commercial offerings. After paying for housing, locals keep 88.4% of their earnings, indicating substantial discretionary funds, and the area is positioned in the 7th decile for SEIFA financial advantage.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Horsley Park - Kemps Creek had 1,183 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 96% detached houses and 2% apartments. 30% are owned with a mortgage, 15% rented and 55% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $440 a week and the median mortgage repayment $3,000 a month. Rent absorbs 18.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 29.2%. 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 housing composition in Horsley Park - Kemps Creek is dominated by separate houses at 95.6%, with remaining dwellings making up 4.3%, which stands in stark contrast to the Sydney metropolitan split of 55.9% separate houses and 44.1% alternative dwellings. Home ownership rates in Horsley Park - Kemps Creek are also significantly higher than the Sydney metropolitan level, reaching 54.8%, with mortgaged properties accounting for 30.3% and rented properties making up 14.9%. The median monthly mortgage payment of $3,000 is much higher than the Sydney metro median of $2,427, while the median weekly rental rate is $440, compared to Sydney metro's $470.
On a national scale, mortgage commitments in Horsley Park - Kemps Creek are notably higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are also well above the countrywide figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Horsley Park - Kemps Creek counted 1,183 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 3.4 people each. 47% are couples with children, more than in 91% of areas nationally, against 25% couples without children. 14% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.1 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families represent the vast majority of households at 85.0%, which is broken down into couples with children at 46.8%, couples without children at 25.2%, and single parent households at 11.3%. Non-family households make up the remaining 15.0% of the total, with single person dwellings accounting for 13.7% and group housing representing 1.7%. The typical household size is 3.4 occupants, which exceeds the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
16.7% of adults in Horsley Park - Kemps Creek hold a university qualification, including 12.7% with a bachelor degree and 3.2% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 26.9% hold a vocational qualification. 9 schools serve the area, with 2,955 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 999 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 locality presents educational gaps, as tertiary degree attainment (16.7%) is significantly lower than the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%. This scenario highlights both a development hurdle and a chance for focused learning programs. Bachelor degrees represent the most common high-level qualification at 12.7%, followed by postgraduate study at 3.2% and graduate diplomas at 0.8%. Practical and technical skills are highly prevalent, with 36.4% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, split between advanced diplomas at 9.5% and certificates at 26.9%. Student representation is notably high in the community, with 28.3% of the population enrolled in an educational program.
This comprises 9.7% attending primary schools, 8.6% attending secondary schools, and 4.9% undertaking higher education courses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Horsley Park - Kemps Creek reaches 131 stops on 64 routes, timetabled for about 750 services a week. The typical home sits about 420 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 2.5 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 studies show 131 active transit stops operating in Horsley Park - Kemps Creek, consisting of bus services. These stops are served by 64 unique routes, which together provide 752 passenger trips each week. Transport accessibility is moderate, with residents living an average of 419 meters from their closest transit stop. Because it is a mostly residential suburb, the majority of working residents commute to other areas, with private vehicles being the primary mode of travel for 92% of commuters, while 5% walk. Households own an average of 2.5 cars, which is higher than the regional average.
A high proportion of residents, 37.3%, worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may be linked to pandemic restrictions. Service frequency across all routes averages 107 trips daily, representing about 5 passenger trips per week at each individual stop. The accompanying map displays the 100 closest transit stops relative to the central point of the suburb.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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72.3% of residents in Horsley Park - Kemps Creek report no long-term health condition. 7.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 61.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.6 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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Local health trends indicate below-average wellness outcomes in Horsley Park - Kemps Creek based on AreaSearch assessments of mortality and chronic illnesses, with common ailments distributed across both younger and older cohorts, though the proportion of residents with private health insurance is exceptionally high at roughly 62% of the population (2,561 people). This compares to a national average of 55.7%. Arthritis and diabetes represent the most prevalent diagnoses among residents, affecting 8.8% and 5.9% of the population respectively, while 72.3% of the community reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney.
The working-age cohort demonstrates strong health profiles with low rates of long-term illness. Seniors aged 65 and older make up 23.2% of the population (964 people), which is higher than the Greater Sydney level of 15.5%. Wellness trends among older residents present some difficulties, with national rankings aligning closely with the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
30.3% of Horsley Park - Kemps Creek residents were born overseas and 40.7% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 75% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Italian (24.6%) and Australian (14.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Horsley Park - Kemps Creek exhibits greater cultural diversity than most suburban areas, with 30.3% of its residents born outside Australia and 40.7% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the predominant faith in the area, practiced by 80.6% of residents, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. Looking at ancestral origins, the three most common parent countries of birth are Italy, representing 24.6% of the population, which is far higher than the regional average of 3.4%, followed by Other at 15.8%, and Australia at 14.3%. There are also notable concentrations of other ancestries: Maltese background is highly represented at 11.2% (compared to 1.0% in the wider region), Croatian is at 3.4% (compared to 0.7%), and Serbian is at 1.7% (compared to 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Horsley Park - Kemps Creek is 44. 26.2% 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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With a median age of 44, Horsley Park - Kemps Creek is older than the Greater Sydney average of 37 and the national median of 38. The 55 - 64 age bracket is highly represented at 14.7% compared to Greater Sydney, while the 35 - 44 bracket is less common at 8.6%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 has risen from 7.1% to 9.0%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort has shrunk from 14.6% to 12.4%. Future demographic models suggest the age structure in Horsley Park - Kemps Creek will shift considerably by 2041.
The 65 to 74 age group is projected to lead this change, growing by 35% (156 people) to reach 602 from 445. The overall trend toward an older population is clear, with residents aged 65 and over accounting for 100% of the projected population growth, while the 55 to 64 and 25 to 34 age brackets are expected to shrink.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Horsley Park - Kemps Creek
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 16 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 — 89 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (4,344 at the 2021 Census → 4,159 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 (127021518). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.