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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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According to research conducted by AreaSearch, the population of Hoxton Park - Carnes Hill - Horningsea Park stands at approximately 14,124 as of Aug 2026. Compared to the 13,263 individuals recorded in the 2021 Census, this indicates an expansion of 861 residents (6.5%). This adjustment is based on ABS estimated resident population figures of 14,106 from June 2025 alongside 217 validated new addresses identified following the Census. In terms of population concentration, there are 3,419 persons per square kilometer, positioning the community in the top quartile of locations evaluated across the country by AreaSearch.
Over the preceding ten-year timeframe, the area exhibited robust upward momentum with a 2.2% compound annual growth rate, exceeding Greater Sydney. Natural increase served as the primary contributor to demographic expansion, accounting for roughly 52.8% of aggregate population gains in recent times. Projections compiled by the ABS and Geoscience Australia published in 2024 (benchmarked to 2022) are incorporated by AreaSearch for local SA2 modeling, while NSW State Government SA2 forecasts released in 2022 (using 2021 as the baseline) are applied wherever those datasets are unavailable. For the period spanning 2032 to 2041, age-specific growth trajectories derived from these datasets are implemented across all localities. Looking forward, the area is projected to register demographic expansion marginally beneath the median of statistical units tracked by AreaSearch, with a forecast gain of 1,239 persons through 2041 according to the most recent annual ERP statistics, representing an overall rise of 8.6% across the 16-year horizon.
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Residential SupplyHousing Development & Building Approvals in Hoxton Park - Carnes Hill - Horningsea Park
210 new dwellings have been approved in Hoxton Park - Carnes Hill - Horningsea Park over the past five years, an average of 42 a year. That places the area in the 75th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 3 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 42 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 90% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential building approvals across Hoxton Park - Carnes Hill - Horningsea Park have averaged approximately 42 units per annum, resulting in an aggregate of 210 residential dwellings over the preceding 5 financial years. Between FY-22 and FY-26, incoming population growth averaged 4.1 individuals annually for each newly erected residence, creating an environment where demand outpaces new supply and putting upward pressure on property values and buyer demand. Newly approved residential buildings show an average expected construction cost of $426,000, aligning with wider regional norms. Concurrently, commercial building permits totaled $7.2 million during the current financial year, pointing to a modest non-residential pipeline.
Per capita residential building volumes in Hoxton Park - Carnes Hill - Horningsea Park remain substantially subdued when benchmarked against Greater Sydney (standing 83.0% below the broader metropolitan per-person benchmark). While development activity has seen some recent pickup, this limited injection of stock generally bolsters pricing power and competition for established homes. Construction volumes also sit below national benchmarks, underscoring an established urban landscape and potential supply constraints. Separate houses constitute 90.0% of recent residential building permits versus 10.0% for attached formats, maintaining the suburban profile of the locality and catering to purchasers seeking standalone living. Reflecting a changing market structure, the area registers approximately 245 residents per residential permit. Projecting into the future, the population of Hoxton Park - Carnes Hill - Horningsea Park is modeled to increase by 1,221 residents by 2041 (benchmarked against the latest quarterly figures from AreaSearch). If current building volumes persist, upcoming additions to the housing stock appear sufficient to satisfy anticipated demand, fostering accessible market conditions for prospective buyers and potentially facilitating expansion above baseline projections.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
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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Major infrastructure developments, planning frameworks, and capital projects exert a decisive influence on the trajectory of any local area. AreaSearch has pinpointed 14 distinct initiatives with the potential to influence local conditions. Prominent examples include Carnes Hill Aquatic and Recreational Precinct, Favco Industrial Park, Prestons Industrial Estate, and Prestons Grove Estate, with details on the most significant undertakings outlined 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 73.5%. 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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Hoxton Park - Carnes Hill - Horningsea Park boasts a skilled workforce with diverse sector representation and an unemployment rate of only 3.4%, alongside 4.4% in estimated employment growth over the past year. As of March 2026, 7,906 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 0.8% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.1%, and workforce participation is fairly standard (73.5% compared to Greater Sydney's 68.9%). Based on Census responses, a high 35.8% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Health care & social assistance, retail trade, and transport, postal & warehousing represent the top employment sectors among local workers.
In particular, transport, postal & warehousing exhibits a pronounced local concentration, capturing a proportion of the workforce 1.8 times the broader metropolitan average. In contrast, professional & technical occupations make up only 5.0% of resident workers, well below the 11.5% seen across the wider region. Comparing the resident workforce against those working locally at the Census indicates that this primarily residential locality offers relatively constrained employment within its immediate borders. AreaSearch assessment of data from the ABS and SALM indicates that during the 12 months leading to March 2026, local employment advanced by 4.4% against a 5.0% expansion in the active labor pool, elevating the unemployment rate by 0.6 percentage points. Across Greater Sydney over the same timeframe, employment expanded by 1.9% and the labor force grew by 1.9%, accompanied by a minor reduction in unemployment. Additional guidance on potential workforce trajectories is provided by national projections released by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26, which have been aligned with the local industry mix. Across the nation, total employment is projected to climb by 6.6% over a five-year horizon and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying widely by sector. When mapped to the industry structure of Hoxton Park - Carnes Hill - Horningsea Park, this weighting model suggests potential local employment growth of 6.1% over five years and 12.9% over ten years (representing an illustrative weighting calculation that does not incorporate specific local 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 the most recent postcode ATO figures compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, taxpayers residing within the Hoxton Park - Carnes Hill - Horningsea Park SA2 earned a median income of $56,603 and an average of $66,731. These levels sit marginally below the national standard and trail Greater Sydney, where the median is $60,817 and the average reaches $83,003. Applying a 10.32% Wage Price Index increase observed since financial year 2023 results in updated estimates of roughly $62,444 for the median and $73,618 for the average as of March 2026.
Income figures from the 2021 Census show local household earnings occupying a strong position at the 80th percentile ($2,248 per week), whereas individual earnings sit at the 40th percentile. In terms of distribution, 37.9% of local residents (5,352 individuals) earn within the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly band, aligning with the 30.9% share recorded across the metropolitan area. High-earning households generating above $3,000 weekly make up 31.2% of the local total, underpinning private expenditure. Although residential costs absorb 18.7% of total earnings, strong household income keeps disposable capacity at the 76th percentile, with the locality ranking in the 5th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
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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The local housing stock in Hoxton Park - Carnes Hill - Horningsea Park at the most recent Census was overwhelmingly dominated by separate houses at 94.1%, while semi-detached dwellings, apartments, and other residential types represented 5.9%, contrasting with Greater Sydney where houses accounted for 55.9% and non-house formats made up 44.1%. Full home ownership was lower than the metropolitan standard, standing at 20.6%, with 56.8% of residences carrying a mortgage and 22.6% being leased by tenants. Monthly mortgage obligations averaged a median of $2,342 locally compared to $2,427 across Sydney, while typical weekly rent stood at $500 against the regional benchmark of $470.
On a national level, monthly repayments in the area notably surpass the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents track considerably higher than the nationwide figure 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 constitute the vast majority of local households at 90.6%, with couples with offspring representing 60.1%, couples without children making up 15.7%, and single parent arrangements accounting for 14.0%. The remaining 9.4% comprises non-family residences, consisting of solitary occupants at 8.5% and shared group households at 1.1%. The typical local household includes 3.6 individuals, noticeably exceeding 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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Tertiary educational attainment within the locality is relatively subdued, with 22.2% of individuals holding higher education qualifications compared to the Greater Sydney benchmark of 38.0%, presenting a potential focus area for education and training programs. Bachelor degrees form the largest segment at 16.7%, followed by postgraduate awards at 4.4% and graduate diplomas at 1.1%. Vocational qualifications are widespread, with 31.0% of the population aged 15 and over possessing technical credentials, divided between advanced diplomas (12.0%) and certificates (19.0%). Engagement in formal study is strong across the community, with 35.5% of residents participating in an educational course.
Broken down by level, 12.7% are enrolled in primary schools, 11.0% are attending secondary institutions, and 5.6% are enrolled in higher education programs.
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Public transport in Hoxton Park - Carnes Hill - Horningsea Park reaches 48 stops on 77 routes, timetabled for about 2,800 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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There are 48 operational public transport stops across Hoxton Park - Carnes Hill - Horningsea Park, consisting of bus infrastructure. A network of 77 separate routes services these locations, delivering 2,766 scheduled passenger trips on a weekly basis. General accessibility is strong, with typical walking distances of 214 meters from residences to the nearest stop. Given the area's residential character, commuter movements are predominantly directed outwards, with private vehicles accounting for 91% of travel. Motor vehicle ownership sits above regional standards at an average of 1.9 cars per household. In addition, 35.8% of local workers reported working from home in the 2021 Census, a figure influenced by prevailing COVID-19 settings.
Across the entire local transport grid, services run at a rate of 395 trips daily, which translates to roughly 57 trips per week for each individual transit 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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Indicators for local health demonstrate favorable trends across Hoxton Park - Carnes Hill - Horningsea Park based on AreaSearch evaluations of mortality statistics and chronic disease rates, where younger age brackets display a notably subdued incidence of prevalent ailments. Private healthcare insurance enrollment reaches around 52% of the resident base (~7,358 persons), trailing both the average SA2 mark and the Greater Sydney level of 59.9%. Asthma and diabetes represent the most prevalent chronic conditions in the locality, recorded among 5.9 and 5.3% of the community, respectively. A notable 79.6% of residents reported having no diagnosed long-term health conditions, higher than the 74.6% observed across Greater Sydney.
Residents aged 65 and older account for 10.5% of the local population (1,488 individuals), which sits below the metropolitan figure of 15.5%. Older residents experience positive health results relative to broader benchmarks, although their standing is somewhat lower when viewed against national seniors cohorts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
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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The community in Hoxton Park - Carnes Hill - Horningsea Park displays a high degree of cultural diversity, with 46.0% of residents originating from abroad and 59.5% utilizing a non-English language at home. Christianity constitutes the primary religious affiliation, representing 58.1% of the local population. Islam shows a particularly pronounced presence in the area, accounting for 14.0% of residents compared to 6.8% across Greater Sydney. Regarding parental lineage and heritage, the leading background identified among residents in Hoxton Park - Carnes Hill - Horningsea Park is Other at 33.9% (considerably above the 16.0% regional standard), followed by Australian at 10.8% (trailing the 17.8% metropolitan average) and English at 8.2% (under the regional mark of 19.0%).
Clear differences are also visible among several other ancestries: Serbian heritage represents 2.6% of the local population (compared to 0.5% regionally), Spanish comprises 1.2% (versus 0.6%), and Lebanese background stands at 4.0% (against 2.6% across the wider region).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
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. 29.0% 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 demographic structure of Hoxton Park - Carnes Hill - Horningsea Park features a substantial proportion of young people alongside middle-aged family cohorts. Individuals aged 0 - 24 represent 37.8% of the populace as at August 2026, compared to 30.4% in Greater Sydney, while senior and retiree residents (65+) account for 10.5% locally versus 15.5% across the region. AreaSearch calculations indicate a median age of 34 as at August 2026, rising from 33 recorded during the 2021 Census and remaining 3 years younger than the Greater Sydney median of 37 from that Census.
The most noticeable demographic shift since the Census occurred in the 65+ bracket, growing from 8.4% to an estimated 10.5%. Concurrently, the 5 to 14 age group contracted from 17.4% to an estimated 15.2%, whereas the 15 to 24 band increased from 15.1% to 16.8%, reflecting resident cohorts advancing in age with fewer young households entering. By 2041, senior brackets are projected to drive the bulk of local expansion, increasing by 1,282 residents (86%) to 2,771, while younger cohorts and young-to-middle-aged adult populations are expected to experience declines.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
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 Sep 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 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 Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 2026 last month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Apr 2026 6 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 7 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) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 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 Aug 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 Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (127011596). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.