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Hoxton Park - Carnes Hill - Horningsea Park has an estimated 14,124 residents, up from 13,263 at the 2021 Census — a change of 861 people, or 6.5%. Growth has averaged 1.3% a year over five years. 217 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Natural increase accounts for 52.8% of that increase. That puts 3,420 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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Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Hoxton Park - Carnes Hill - Horningsea Park's population is around 14,124 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 861 people (6.5%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 13,263 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 14,106 from the ABS as of June 2025 and an additional 217 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 3,419 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch.
Over the past decade, Hoxton Park - Carnes Hill - Horningsea Park has demonstrated resilient growth patterns with a 2.2% compound annual growth rate, outpacing the Greater Sydney. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by natural growth that contributed approximately 52.8% of overall population gains during recent periods. Projections from ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024, using 2022 as the baseline, are adopted by AreaSearch for each SA2 region. In instances where such data is unavailable, SA2 level projections from the NSW State Government published in 2022 with a 2021 base year are utilized instead. The age bracket growth rates derived from these datasets are additionally applied to all locations for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Based on these anticipated demographic transitions, population expansion is projected to track slightly below the national median, with the region expected to grow by 1,228 persons to 2041 based on the most recent annual ERP statistics, representing a total increase of 8.6% over the 16 years.
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Residential SupplyHousing Development & Building Approvals in Hoxton Park - Carnes Hill - Horningsea Park
197 new dwellings have been approved in Hoxton Park - Carnes Hill - Horningsea Park over the past five years, an average of 39 a year. That places the area in the 59th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 3 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 24 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 88% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 91, 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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Approximately 39 residential building approvals have been registered annually in Hoxton Park - Carnes Hill - Horningsea Park, amounting to a total of 197 dwellings over the course of the last 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, there have been 84 approvals documented. Because the average number of incoming residents per finished home was 4.3 per year over the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), demand far outstrips the volume of new supply, which typically drives up prices and intensifies competition among buyers, even as new dwellings are constructed at an average estimated cost of $235,000—below regional benchmarks—offering more affordable options to purchasers.
Additionally, commercial approvals reached $7.2 million this financial year, suggesting a relatively quiet focus on non-residential development. In comparison to Greater Sydney, Hoxton Park - Carnes Hill - Horningsea Park displays a significantly lower rate of building activity, sitting 85.0% below regional average per person. Such constrained construction levels generally support demand and value retention for established real estate. This volume is also below the national average, reflecting the mature state of the local market and highlighting potential planning limits. Single-family detached houses make up 88.0% of the new construction, while attached structures account for 12.0%, preserving the conventional low-density suburban aesthetic favored by families looking for space. The presence of roughly 669 people per dwelling approval confirms the established nature of this market. Long-term forecasts indicate that Hoxton Park - Carnes Hill - Horningsea Park will add 1,210 residents by 2041 (calculated from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Under current construction trends, incoming housing supply is anticipated to easily satisfy demand, creating favorable buying conditions and potentially encouraging growth beyond current population projections.
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AreaSearch tracks one current infrastructure or development project inside Hoxton Park - Carnes Hill - Horningsea Park, worth an estimated $100 million. A further 76 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $17.4 billion. 22 are already under construction and 31 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and education & training. 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 long-term performance is heavily shaped by local infrastructure updates, major construction projects, and planning changes. A total of 14 projects have been identified by AreaSearch as having a likely impact on this locality. Notable developments include the Carnes Hill Aquatic and Recreational Precinct, Favco Industrial Park, Prestons Industrial Estate, and Prestons Grove Estate, with the most relevant initiatives listed in detail below.
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Carnes Hill Aquatic and Recreational Precinct
A $100 million expansion of the Carnes Hill Community and Recreation Precinct. Stage 1 includes a 25m indoor pool, a dedicated learn-to-swim pool, an indoor splashpad, a gymnasium, and health facilities. Following an Expressions of Interest process awarded in March 2026, the project is progressing through design finalization and development application. Future stages are planned to include an outdoor 50m competition pool and a multipurpose hall.
Fifteenth Avenue Business Hub
The Fifteenth Avenue Business Hub is a retail and commercial development within the Western Sydney Parklands, located at 104 Fifteenth Avenue, West Hoxton. The project includes a supermarket, retail outlets, a service station, and a childcare centre, designed to provide essential services and approximately 130 jobs to the local community. It is situated along the 1 billion dollar Fifteenth Avenue Upgrade corridor. Recent activity in early 2026 includes applications for civil works like kerb, gutter, and stormwater infrastructure.
Prestons Grove Estate
Residential subdivision development in Prestons featuring 33 registered lots for modern family living. The estate is nestled in a quiet community with easy access to Edmondson Park railway station, plus M5 and M7 highways. Over 90% sold, marketed by Australian Land & Housing.
Edmondson Park Precinct Development
A 425-hectare urban renewal masterplan in Sydney South West Growth Area delivering approximately 8,000 homes. Major 2026 milestones include the completion of Precinct 9 civil works and the ongoing construction of the Edmondson Park High School (due 2027). Landcom is progressing 'Town Centre North' including a 100% Affordable Housing project on Croatia Avenue slated to start construction in early 2026. Urban Property Group's 'Chapter Place' is currently under construction with 106 terraces at Sites 1 and 2 Buchan Avenue scheduled for completion in Q4 2026.Frasers Property continues delivery at Ed.Square with the Foveaux Collection and Soho homes within the Central Park residential neighborhood.
Edmondson Park High School
New public high school under construction for Edmondson Park. The project includes 40 permanent classrooms, 3 support learning classrooms, specialist learning hubs for science, performing arts, food technology, textiles and wood technology, a gymnasium, library, lecture theatre, canteen and landscaped grounds. Main structural works are complete with building commissioning, furniture installation and landscaping underway. Opening remains scheduled for Day 1, Term 1, 2027.
Chapter Place Terraces
Construction is underway on 106 tri-level terrace homes (Lot 1: 43 terraces, Lot 2: 63 terraces) at Chapter Place, on Buchan Avenue in Edmondson Park. Developed and built by Urban Property Group and designed by Cox Architecture, the 3 and 4 bedroom terraces feature rooftop terraces, private entries and garages. This is the first stage of the broader $1.5 billion Chapter Place masterplan, which is planned to deliver up to 1,900 homes on a 51,634 square metre landholding around 800 metres from Edmondson Park Station.A previously approved townhouse scheme on a third nearby site has since been superseded by a larger apartment tower proposal now on public exhibition.
Edmondson Park Town Centre Expansion
Major mixed-use town centre development including Ed.Square by Frasers Property and The Edmondson Collection by ALAND. It features around 3,500 dwellings, 40,000sqm of retail space, over 120 shops, a Coles supermarket, Event Cinemas, and extensive community open space, providing comprehensive services and amenities directly adjacent to Edmondson Park railway station. Community input highlighted strong support for shared green spaces, outdoor seating, nature play and practical features like neutral facade colours.
Landcom Affordable Housing Block 24
58 new affordable rental apartments in a 9-storey building on Croatia Avenue within the Edmondson Park Town Centre North. 100% affordable housing for key workers and low-income families delivered in partnership with a community housing provider. Features cycle and car parking, sustainability measures as part of broader Edmondson Park development.
7,906 residents of Hoxton Park - Carnes Hill - Horningsea Park are employed, from a labour force of 8,182. Unemployment sits at 3.4%, with participation at 73.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.1% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 11,175, about 79% 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 Hoxton Park - Carnes Hill - Horningsea Park is highly capable and active across a variety of sectors, showing an unemployment rate of just 3.4% and an estimated employment growth of 4.4% over the preceding year. As of March 2026, employed residents numbered 7,906, representing an unemployment rate 0.8% lower than the Greater Sydney mark of 4.1%, while the participation rate remains typical at 73.9% relative to Greater Sydney's 69.1%. Census records indicate that a notable 35.8% of the working population operated from home, though this figure should be interpreted alongside pandemic lockdown conditions.
The primary employment sectors for local citizens are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and transport, postal & warehousing. The district displays a clear employment specialization in transport, postal & warehousing, where the local job share is 1.8 times the regional benchmark. Conversely, the professional & technical sector is underrepresented, accounting for only 5.0% of employment compared to 11.5% regionally. Given the difference between the Census working population and resident population counts, this largely residential sector appears to offer few local jobs. According to AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics, during the 12 months leading to March 2026, the number of employed individuals rose by 4.4% while the overall labor force expanded by 5.0%, leading to a 0.6 percentage points rise in unemployment. By comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment and labor force both expand by 1.9%, alongside a slight decrease. National employment forecasts for May-25 from Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context regarding future labor demand in Hoxton Park - Carnes Hill - Horningsea Park. These five and ten-year projections have been aligned with the local occupation mix to model future trends. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary widely by industry. Projecting these sector-specific rates onto the employment distribution of Hoxton Park - Carnes Hill - Horningsea Park suggests local employment will rise by 6.1% over five years and 12.9% over ten years (note that this weighting extrapolation is purely illustrative and excludes localized population projections).
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Median household income in Hoxton Park - Carnes Hill - Horningsea Park is $2,248 a week (about $117,000 a year), with median personal income at $762 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $56,603 a year against an average of $66,731. 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 AreaSearch's analysis of the most recent postcode level ATO data published for financial year 2023, taxpayers in the Hoxton Park - Carnes Hill - Horningsea Park SA2 recorded a median income of $56,603 and an average income of $66,731. These statistics sit slightly below national benchmarks and compare to median and average figures of $60,817 and $83,003 in Greater Sydney. Accounting for Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, contemporary figures are estimated at approximately $62,444 (median) and $73,618 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census shows that weekly household earnings sit in the high 80th percentile at $2,248, whereas individual incomes reside lower in the 40th percentile.
Looking at income distribution, the largest segment is composed of 37.9% of residents (5,352 people) earning between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the regional pattern where this group comprises 30.9%. High-income earners represent a notable portion, with 31.2% receiving over $3,000 weekly, which reflects strong local purchasing capacity. While significant housing costs absorb 18.7% of earnings, solid incomes keep disposable funds in the 76th percentile, and the local SEIFA ranking for income sits in the 5th decile.
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Hoxton Park - Carnes Hill - Horningsea Park had 3,564 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 94% detached houses and 1% apartments. 57% are owned with a mortgage, 23% rented and 21% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $500 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,342 a month, a total housing cost higher than 94% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 22.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.0%. 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 distribution of housing types in Hoxton Park - Carnes Hill - Horningsea Park consisted of 94.1% standalone houses and 5.9% other options (such as townhouses, apartments, or alternative dwellings), compared to the Sydney metropolitan distribution of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Hoxton Park - Carnes Hill - Horningsea Park was lower than the Sydney metro average, standing at 20.6%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (56.8%) or occupied by tenants (22.6%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,342 was below the Sydney metropolitan average of $2,427, while the median weekly rent of $500 was higher than the metropolitan figure of $470.
On a national level, monthly mortgage costs in Hoxton Park - Carnes Hill - Horningsea Park are much higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are also well above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Hoxton Park - Carnes Hill - Horningsea Park counted 3,564 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,795 today, averaging 3.6 people each. 60% are couples with children, more than in 99% of areas nationally, against 16% couples without children. 9% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the vast majority of households at 90.6%, which consists of couples with children at 60.1%, childless couples at 15.7%, and single parent households at 14.0%. Non-family households account for the remaining 9.4%, with single-person homes representing 8.5% and group share houses comprising 1.1% of the total. The median household occupancy of 3.6 persons is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
22.2% of adults in Hoxton Park - Carnes Hill - Horningsea Park hold a university qualification, including 16.7% with a bachelor degree and 4.4% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 19.0% hold a vocational qualification. 6 schools serve the area, with 4,011 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,015 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 outcomes in the area show room for improvement, as the proportion of residents holding university qualifications (22.2%) sits well below the Greater Sydney mark of 38.0%. This scenario highlights an opportunity for targeted academic programs. Among these qualifications, bachelor degrees are the most common at 16.7%, followed by postgraduate degrees (4.4%) and graduate diplomas (1.1%). Vocational and technical training is highly prevalent, with 31.0% of the population aged 15+ holding a vocational qualification, split between advanced diplomas (12.0%) and certificates (19.0%). Active participation in study is very high, with 35.5% of the local population currently enrolled in an educational institution.
This figure is comprised of 12.7% attending primary schools, 11.0% in high schools, and 5.6% enrolled in higher education.
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Public transport in Hoxton Park - Carnes Hill - Horningsea Park reaches 48 stops on 75 routes, timetabled for about 2,600 services a week. The typical home sits about 210 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.9 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 statistics show 48 active transport stops operating within Hoxton Park - Carnes Hill - Horningsea Park, consisting of various bus options. These stops are connected to 75 separate routes, which provide a total of 2,556 passenger trips each week. Transport connectivity is considered good, with local homes averaging a distance of 214 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the residential nature of the area, the vast majority of commuters travel outwards, with private cars remaining the primary choice at 91%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.9 cars per household, which is higher than the regional average.
A high proportion of 35.8% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 restrictions. Across all bus routes, service frequency averages 365 trips daily, which represents roughly 53 weekly trips for each transport stop.
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79.6% of residents in Hoxton Park - Carnes Hill - Horningsea Park report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 85% of areas nationally. 5.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.1 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 show excellent outcomes throughout Hoxton Park - Carnes Hill - Horningsea Park, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality patterns and chronic illness prevalence, with younger age groups showing particularly low rates of common illnesses. Meanwhile, the proportion of residents with private health insurance is slightly lower than the average SA2 region, sitting at approximately 52% of the population (~7,358 people), which compares to 59.9% across Greater Sydney. Asthma and diabetes are the most prevalent health conditions recorded, affecting 5.9 and 5.3% of the community, respectively, while 79.6% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney.
Residents aged 65 and older represent 10.7% of the local population (1,507 people), which is lower than the Greater Sydney average of 15.5%. Senior citizens exhibit above-average health profiles, though their national standing is lower than that of the younger local cohorts.
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46.0% of Hoxton Park - Carnes Hill - Horningsea Park residents were born overseas and 59.5% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 90% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (10.8%) and English (8.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Hoxton Park - Carnes Hill - Horningsea Park exhibits a high level of multiculturalism, with 46.0% of the population born outside Australia and 59.5% using a non-English language at home. Christianity is the dominant religious affiliation, representing 58.1% of the local population. However, the most distinct deviation from regional averages is in Islam, which represents 14.0% of residents, more than double the Greater Sydney average of 6.8%. Regarding parental country of birth, the three most common ancestries in Hoxton Park - Carnes Hill - Horningsea Park are Other, accounting for 33.9% of the population, which is much higher than the regional average of 16.0%, Australian, accounting for 10.8%, which is much lower than the regional average of 17.8%, and English, representing 8.2%, which is much lower than the regional average of 19.0%.
Other distinct ethnic groups show significant variations: Serbian backgrounds represent 2.6% of Hoxton Park - Carnes Hill - Horningsea Park (compared to 0.5% regionally), Spanish backgrounds represent 1.2% (compared to 0.6%), and Lebanese backgrounds make up 4.0% (compared to 2.6%).
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The median resident of Hoxton Park - Carnes Hill - Horningsea Park is 34, younger than 88% of areas nationally. That is 1 year older than at the 2021 Census. 28.8% 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 34 years in Hoxton Park - Carnes Hill - Horningsea Park is younger than the Greater Sydney average of 37 and also considerably younger than the national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, the area has a larger proportion of young people aged 15 - 24 (16.8%) but a lower share of those aged 25 - 34 (11.9%). Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age bracket expanded from 15.1% to 16.8% of the population, while the 65 to 74 group rose from 5.6% to 7.0%.
Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort shrank from 17.4% to 15.5% and the 35 to 44 group fell from 15.6% to 14.5%. Projections for the year 2041 point to significant demographic shifts in Hoxton Park - Carnes Hill - Horningsea Park. The 75 to 84 cohort is expected to grow the fastest, increasing by 139% (adding 575 residents to reach 989). Older residents aged 65+ will account for 68% of the overall population increase, highlighting a clear aging trend, whereas the 0 to 4 and 15 to 24 cohorts are expected to decrease in size.
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Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Hoxton Park - Carnes Hill - Horningsea Park
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 | Apr 2026 4 months ago all 1 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Apr 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 — 217 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (13,263 at the 2021 Census → 14,124 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 (127011596). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.