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SA2 boundaries are defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and are designed to represent communities for statistical reporting (e.g., census and ERP).
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The median house price in Kellyville - East is $2.02m, with units at $1.10m. House values have moved 4.5% a year compounded over five years.
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Kellyville - East has an estimated 17,589 residents, down from 17,709 at the 2021 Census. 137 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 3,064 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 Kellyville - East stands at approximately 17,589 as of Aug 2026. This represents a contraction of 120 people (0.7%) compared to the 2021 Census, when 17,709 people were recorded. This updated figure incorporates an estimated resident population of 17,584 published by the ABS as of June 2025 alongside 137 validated new addresses registered post-Census. Consequently, population density reaches 3,064 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality within the top quartile of all Australian regions reviewed by AreaSearch. Inbound overseas migration served as the primary demographic driver, accounting for roughly 72.1% of recent net population additions.
Projections developed jointly by the ABS and Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 using 2022 as their starting point, are utilized by AreaSearch across SA2 locations. In instances where SA2 boundaries lack coverage from this dataset, state government projections from NSW released in 2022 with 2021 as the baseline are applied instead. Age-specific expansion rates derived from these models are subsequently projected across all territories for the years 2032 to 2041. Future demographic outlooks indicate expansion rates in the bottom quartile across the country, with total resident numbers projected to rise by 518 persons to 2041 relative to current annual ERP figures, translating to an overall growth rate of 2.9% across the 16 years.
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197 new dwellings have been approved in Kellyville - East over the past five years, an average of 39 a year. That is 2.2 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 39 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 95% 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 in Kellyville - East have maintained an annual pace of roughly 39 new homes, culminating in 197 homes over the preceding 5 financial years. With the local populace shrinking slightly, this incoming volume appears sufficient to satisfy buyer demand and provide adequate market selection. Furthermore, an average construction cost of $667,000 per dwelling highlights builders' emphasis on the upper-tier, high-end residential sector. Concurrently, commercial building permits totaled $2.2 million over this financial year, pointing to subdued non-residential development. In comparison to Greater Sydney as a whole, Kellyville - East exhibits substantially subdued building activity, falling 79.0% below the regional per-capita benchmark.
Such constrained additions typically reinforce property values and demand within the established housing stock, even with building rates quickening in recent times. Approval levels also lag national averages, underscoring the established fabric of the suburb as well as potential zoning caps. Detached houses accounted for 95.0% of recent residential permits versus 5.0% for townhouses or apartments, preserving a low-density suburban landscape favored by families desiring larger floorplans. The district registers roughly 323 people per dwelling approval, characteristic of a mature community. Over the period leading through to 2041, Kellyville - East is projected to gain 513 residents relative to the most recent quarterly calculation from AreaSearch. Current residential construction volumes appear well positioned to accommodate this anticipated demand, preserving favorable buyer conditions and potentially enabling demographic growth beyond baseline forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Kellyville - East, worth an estimated $42 million. A further 98 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $63.5 billion. 37 are already under construction and 47 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and retail. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Civic infrastructure enhancements, major developments, and strategic planning initiatives play a decisive role in shaping local community outcomes. AreaSearch has highlighted a total of 26 projects positioned to influence the area. Prominent undertakings include the William Clarke College - Bryson Building, Withers Road Neighbourhood Shopping Centre, Hills Showground Station Precinct, and Kellyville Station Precinct, with additional key works outlined below.
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William Clarke College - Bryson Building
Construction of the four-storey Bryson Building at William Clarke College, named after founding Headmaster Philip Bryson. The building delivers classrooms, staff rooms, a new library, and ancillary teaching spaces at the centre of the campus. Approved under State Significant Development SSD-35715221, the project is being delivered by Rohrig (NSW) Pty Ltd with PMDL Architecture + Design as architect and MostynCopper as project manager. As of January 2026, facade cladding, internal fitout, joinery, FF&E installation, lift commissioning, and external landscaping are in advanced completion stages, with the building on track for handover in Term 2 2026.
Hills Showground Station Precinct
A transformative transit-oriented development by Landcom and Sydney Metro, delivered in partnership with Deicorp. The precinct features three main stages: the Hills Showground Village (Doran Drive Precinct), which reached completion and resident move-in by August 2025 with 430 apartments and 14,000sqm of retail; the Showground Pavilions (Precinct East), currently under construction as of 2026 to deliver 873 homes; and the future Hills Showground West (307 homes). Total project features include 1,620 dwellings with 5% affordable housing, a major supermarket, a village plaza, and a 3,500sqm public park.
Withers Road Neighbourhood Shopping Centre
A new neighbourhood shopping centre developed by HMC Capital featuring 22 tenancies including a supermarket, specialty shops, restaurants, and cafes. The 6,930 sqm precinct includes 179 car spaces, 62 bicycle spaces, and 6 click-and-collect bays. The project focuses on community connectivity with landscaped plazas, outdoor dining walkways, and the planting of 42 new trees to enhance the local environment.
Bellerive Rise Estate
House and land estate by Allam Property Group in North Kellyville, delivering turnkey homes with contemporary minimalist facades and Diamond-level luxury inclusions. New stages are actively releasing in 2025. Located in Sydney's North West growth corridor with access to Metro rail, schools, and established retail amenities. Managed by The Hills Shire Council.
Norwest Quarter
Norwest Quarter is a $1 billion zero-carbon sustainable mixed-use precinct by Mulpha. Stage 1, consisting of the Banksia and Lacebark buildings, reached completion in late 2025 and provides 186 net-zero ready apartments. The full masterplan, which received further approvals in early 2026, encompasses nine towers total with approximately 950 dwellings, 6,000sqm of retail and dining, and 70% green open space. The precinct is powered by 100% renewable energy and features high-performance facades and circular economy initiatives.
Asora Norwest SHAWOOD
A luxury residential community by Sekisui House featuring premium SHAWOOD homes designed with Japanese building technology. The project integrates high-end architecture with nature, including the $4.8 million Irongum Terrace Reserve which provides 9,553 sqm of public green space, walking trails, and recreational facilities for the Norwest community.
Kellyville Station Precinct
The Kellyville Station Precinct is a major transit-oriented development (TOD) centered on the Kellyville Metro Station. As of 2026, the project has reached significant planning milestones with the exhibition of designs for the Kellyville Centre Park, a 3-hectare flagship public space featuring multi-use sports areas, accessible walking trails, and native landscaping. The precinct is slated to deliver approximately 1,900 new dwellings, including a 5% affordable housing mandate, along with 10,700m2 of retail and commercial space.Construction for the community infrastructure and parklands is scheduled to begin in late 2026.
Kellyville Village Shopping Centre Extension
Extension and refurbishment of the existing shopping centre completed in 2015-2016, expanding Coles supermarket, adding mini majors, specialty retail tenancies, and additional car parking. Recent revitalization works completed in 2024 included outdoor food court upgrades, new signage, landscaping and playground enhancements. Centre now features Coles, Reject Shop and 37 specialty retailers.
10,053 residents of Kellyville - East are employed, from a labour force of 10,402. Unemployment sits at 3.4%, with participation at 73.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 13,899, 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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A highly qualified labor force defines Kellyville - East, featuring prominent participation in professional sectors, an unemployment rate of merely 3.4%, and resilient job levels throughout the preceding year. As of March 2026, employed residents total 10,053, while joblessness sits 0.8% beneath the 4.1% recorded for Greater Sydney. Total participation in the workforce stands at 73.1%, tracking above the 68.9% observed across Greater Sydney. Census records reveal that a substantial 51.9% of workers conducted their duties from home, though pandemic-related movement restrictions during that period should be noted. Local residents are most commonly employed across health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training.
The community exhibits a notable concentration in education & training, employing workers at 1.2 times the broader metropolitan proportion. Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing represents a relatively minor share, accounting for 3.2% of workers versus 5.3% regionally. Because the suburb is primarily residential, local employment options within its borders remain sparse based on Census comparisons between resident workers and local workplace headcount. Analysis from AreaSearch using SALM and ABS figures indicates that the labour force fell by 0.2% during the past twelve months, and employment dropped by 0.4%, which caused the unemployment rate to climb by 0.2 percentage points. Greater Sydney, on the other hand, recorded employment growth of 1.9% alongside labour force growth of 1.9%, leading to a slight decrease in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia’s national employment forecasts published for Mar-26 provide additional context for anticipating future job demand in Kellyville - East. These outlooks span five and ten year horizons and have been overlaid onto the local employment structure to project how jobs might evolve. The national model anticipates employment to grow by 6.6% over five years and by 13.7% over ten years, though expansion varies considerably across different industries. When these sectoral growth rates are applied to the employment composition of Kellyville - East, the area is projected to see employment rise by 6.8% over five years and by 13.9% over ten years, keeping in mind that this is a basic weighting exercise for illustration only and does not incorporate localized population forecasts.
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Median household income in Kellyville - East is $3,051 a week (about $159,000 a year), with median personal income at $995 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $71,478 a year against an average of $88,211. 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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Data compiled by AreaSearch from individual tax records at the postcode level for financial year 2023 indicates that taxpayers in the Kellyville - East SA2 achieved a median personal income of $71,478 alongside an average of $88,211. These earnings sit among the highest across the nation, well above the corresponding Greater Sydney figures of $60,817 and $83,003. Applying cumulative Wage Price Index expansion of 10.32% since financial year 2023 places modeled earnings around $78,855 (median) and $97,314 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census positioned local household incomes in the 97th percentile nationally, at $3,051 weekly.
Looking at earnings distribution, the largest cohort consists of the 33.4% generating $4000+ weekly (5,874 residents), contrasting with the wider metropolitan region where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket is most prevalent at 30.9%. High earnings are widespread, with 50.9% receiving over $3,000 per week, underpinning demand for upscale commercial amenities. While accommodation expenses absorb 15.2% of income, robust household revenue places disposable funds in the 96th percentile, securing an overall SEIFA income position in the 10th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Kellyville - East had 5,247 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 92% detached houses and 2% apartments. 53% are owned with a mortgage, 17% rented and 30% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $650 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,900 a month, a total housing cost higher than 97% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 21.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.9%. 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 latest Census, the housing landscape in Kellyville - East is dominated by separate houses, which make up 92.4% of dwellings, while apartments, semi-detached properties, and 'other' dwellings comprise 7.6%. This contrasts sharply with metropolitan Sydney, where separate houses account for 55.9% and other formats represent 44.1%. Full home ownership matches the metropolitan level at 30.1%, with mortgaged properties making up 53.3% and rental dwellings accounting for 16.6%. Typical monthly mortgage commitments stand well above the Sydney metro benchmark at $2,900 against $2,427, while weekly rent reaches a median of $650 compared to $470 across Sydney metro.
On a national scale, mortgage obligations in Kellyville - East substantially exceed the Australian benchmark of $1,863, and weekly rents track far beyond the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Kellyville - East counted 5,247 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 3.3 people each. 60% are couples with children, more than in 99% of areas nationally, against 20% couples without children. 8% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 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 raising children representing 60.3%, childless couples accounting for 20.4%, and single parent families making up 9.4%. The remaining 9.4% consists of non-family arrangements, split between single-occupant homes at 8.3% and shared group households at 1.0%. The typical household contains 3.3 people, tracking above the Greater Sydney norm of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
40.4% of adults in Kellyville - East hold a university qualification, including 26.1% with a bachelor degree and 11.8% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 89% of areas nationally. A further 15.4% hold a vocational qualification. 7 schools serve the area, with 4,980 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,106 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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Higher learning is a defining characteristic of the community, with 40.4% of individuals aged 15+ possessing a tertiary degree, surpassing both the New South Wales mark of 32.2% and the broader Australian average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees form the largest segment at 26.1%, alongside postgraduate credentials at 11.8% and graduate diplomas at 2.5%. Applied and technical training is also well represented, as 27.4% of residents aged 15+ hold vocational credentials, divided between advanced diplomas (12.0%) and certificates (15.4%). Current academic engagement is substantial across the area, with 33.8% of the local population actively participating in educational programs.
This student cohort comprises 11.1% attending primary schools, 10.6% enrolled in secondary institutions, and 6.7% undertaking tertiary coursework.
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Public transport in Kellyville - East reaches 94 stops on 99 routes, timetabled for about 3,500 services a week. The typical home sits about 190 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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An assessment of local transit networks indicates that 94 active transport stops operate across Kellyville - East, accommodating bus services. These facilities are connected by 99 distinct transit routes that combine to deliver 3,485 weekly passenger trips. Public transit access is outstanding, with typical walking distances of 190 meters to the closest stop. Given the area's predominantly suburban character, most residents commute outward, with private vehicles serving as the primary transit mode at 88%, alongside 6% utilizing rail. Private motor vehicle ownership averages 1.9 per dwelling, above the regional average.
In addition, 51.9% of workers worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Across the entire network, service frequencies average 497 trips per day, which translates to roughly 37 weekly trips for each designated stop.
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77.6% of residents in Kellyville - East report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 96% of areas nationally. 3.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 65.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 2.8 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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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality patterns and chronic illness rates, Kellyville - East records exceptional health metrics, marked by very low rates of common health conditions across all demographic groups. Furthermore, private healthcare coverage is widespread, held by roughly 65% of all residents (11,468 people). This compares favorably against 59.9% across Greater Sydney and a nationwide average of 55.7%. Asthma and arthritis represent the most prevalent health diagnoses locally, affecting 6.2 and 5.2% of the population, respectively, while 77.6% of residents reported having no medical conditions whatsoever, exceeding the 74.6% recorded across Greater Sydney.
Older residents aged 65 and over make up 14.2% of the populace (2,506 people), sitting slightly below the 15.5% share observed across Greater Sydney. Although general health among older residents is notably positive, its national ranking is slightly lower than that of the younger community cohorts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
39.4% of Kellyville - East residents were born overseas and 37.0% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 82% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (18.3%) and English (17.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Kellyville - East displays notable multicultural diversity, with 39.4% of residents having been born overseas and 37.0% communicating in a language other than English within their households. Christianity represents the predominant faith, practiced by 58.2% of the local community. Additionally, Hinduism shows a distinct concentration, comprising 7.2% of residents compared to the 5.2% observed across Greater Sydney. Regarding parental lineage, the three leading ancestries recorded across Kellyville - East are Australian at 18.3%, English at 17.8%, and Other at 14.8%. Several other backgrounds display notable concentrations relative to regional benchmarks, including Korean ancestry at 1.7% (compared to 1.1% across the region), South Australian ancestry at 1.2% (against 0.5%), and Sri Lankan ancestry at 1.0% (against 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Kellyville - East is 39. That is 1 year older than at the 2021 Census. 24.3% 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 Kellyville - East is characterized by a strong presence of youth alongside mature, middle-aged parents. As of updated estimates for August 2026, individuals in the mature adult and early retirement bracket (45 - 64) represent 28.3% of the community, exceeding the Greater Sydney proportion of 22.6%, whereas younger working-age adults (25 - 44) comprise 22.0% compared to 31.4% regionally. The median age is calculated at 39 as at August 2026, rising from 38 at the 2021 Census and exceeding the Greater Sydney median of 37 recorded in that same Census.
The most noticeable demographic shift post-Census is among the senior and aged cohort (65+), which grew from 12.1% to an estimated 14.2% of all residents. Looking forward to 2041, senior cohorts are projected to drive the majority of demographic expansion, gaining 1,526 residents (61%) to reach 4,032, while younger adults and child cohorts are forecast to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Kellyville - East
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) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 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 Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Apr 2026 5 months ago all 2 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 6 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 137 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (17,709 at the 2021 Census → 17,589 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 (115011621). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.