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The median house price in Kellyville Ridge - The Ponds is $1.68m, with units at $580k. House values have moved 3.2% a year compounded over five years.
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Kellyville Ridge - The Ponds has an estimated 21,777 residents, up from 21,058 at the 2021 Census — a change of 719 people, or 3.4%. Growth has averaged 0.5% a year over five years. That puts 3,685 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 findings by AreaSearch, the population of Kellyville Ridge - The Ponds is estimated to be approximately 21,777 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 719 individuals (3.4%) from the 21,058 residents recorded in the 2021 Census. The evaluation is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population of 21,774 from June 2025 alongside 51 validated new addresses identified since the Census. This population level yields a density of 3,684 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality in the highest quartile of all Australian areas analyzed. Overseas migration was the primary driver of this growth, accounting for about 79.0% of the overall population rise in recent times.
AreaSearch incorporates projections from ABS and Geoscience Australia published in 2024 using a 2022 baseline, and defaults to 2022 NSW State Government projections with a 2021 baseline for locations missing from the federal data. Age bracket growth trends from these sources are extended to project figures from 2032 to 2041. Future expectations suggest growth in the lowest quartile of analyzed areas, with the local population projected to increase by 498 residents by 2041 based on the most recent annual ERP data, translating to a total growth of 2.3% over the 16-year timeframe.
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118 new dwellings have been approved in Kellyville Ridge - The Ponds over the past five years, an average of 23 a year. That is 1.1 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 2, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Approximately 23 residential building approvals are granted annually in Kellyville Ridge - The Ponds, representing a total of 118 residences over the previous 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, 2 building approvals have been logged. With an average of 4.3 new occupants per built dwelling moving in each year over the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, construction volume is falling short of demand, which typically intensifies buyer rivalry and drives up prices, even though new construction projects average $255,000 in value, which is lower than regional averages and points to more economical purchasing choices.
Furthermore, $2.6 million in commercial building approvals have been registered during this financial year, highlighting that the locality remains predominantly residential. In comparison to the broader Greater Sydney region, Kellyville Ridge - The Ponds exhibits a much lower level of building activity. This restricted construction pipeline tends to support demand and price levels for established properties. The volume of building approvals is also below the national average, reflecting a developed landscape with prospective planning constraints. Recent residential additions consist of 37.0% detached houses and 63.0% medium to high-density options like townhouses or apartments. This pivot toward denser construction offers accessible entry points for first-home buyers, investors, and downsizers. This pattern represents a clear departure from the current housing mix, where houses make up 82.0% of properties, pointing to a declining availability of vacant land, changing consumer preferences, and a demand for varied, budget-friendly choices. An average of 3982 residents per residential approval indicates a highly developed housing market. Long-term forecasts indicate that Kellyville Ridge - The Ponds will add 495 inhabitants by 2041, calculated from the most recent quarterly estimate by AreaSearch. In light of ongoing building trends, the supply of new dwellings is anticipated to comfortably satisfy demand, maintaining favorable conditions for purchasers and potentially enabling population increases that outpace current forecasts.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 4 current infrastructure and development projects inside Kellyville Ridge - The Ponds, worth an estimated $2.25 billion. A further 115 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $65.4 billion. 48 are already under construction and 47 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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Local infrastructure projects, planning choices, and development schemes play a significant role in shaping the trajectory of a suburb. AreaSearch has tracked a total of 23 projects expected to influence the local area. Key developments include the upgrade of The Ponds High School, the expansion of the Rouse Hill Town Centre, construction at The Ponds Shopping Centre, and the development of the Rouse Hill Hospital, with the main projects of local significance outlined below.
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The Ponds Shopping Centre
Australias first and only 6 Star Green Star rated shopping centre, developed by Frasers Property Australia and owned by ISPT. The $40 million centre opened in May 2015, featuring Woolworths as anchor tenant plus 25 specialty stores, medical centre, and 349 parking spaces. The 6300 sqm GLA centre showcases world leadership in sustainable design with rooftop solar photovoltaic system, high-efficiency LED lighting, rainwater collection and reuse, sustainable materials, and natural ventilation. Winner of multiple awards including PCA Innovation & Excellence Award for Best Shopping Centre Development.
Tallawong Station Terry Road Precinct Plan
A strategic transit-oriented urban renewal master plan spanning approximately 6.9 hectares of developable land within the Tallawong Sydney Metro corridor. The precinct focuses on future mixed-use zoning, medium-to-high density residential frameworks, and community spaces tailored for local infrastructure demands.
The Ponds High School Upgrade
Upgrade of The Ponds High School delivering 49 new permanent classrooms, removal of demountables, new cricket nets, sports field improvements, recreation areas, landscaping, car park expansion with more than 50 additional spaces and electrical infrastructure upgrades. Early enabling works are underway with main construction commencing during July 2026. Forecast completion is Day 1 Term 1 2028.
Tallawong Station Precinct Development
A major transit-oriented mixed-use development surrounding Tallawong Metro Station. The project is divided into several precincts, including the primary 'Tallawong Village' (South Precinct) which features 17 buildings ranging from 2 to 8 storeys. The development delivers approximately 987 to 1,100 residential apartments, a 9,000sqm retail and commercial hub, a new 3,000sqm public park, and enhanced pedestrian connections to the Sydney Metro Northwest line. At least 5% of dwellings are designated as Affordable Rental Housing.
Rouse Hill Town Centre Expansion
A 200 million dollar expansion of Rouse Hill Town Centre by The GPT Group and GPT Wholesale Shopping Centre Fund, adding more than 10,600 square metres of new retail space linking Big W and Kmart. The project delivers 45 plus new specialty stores, 4 mini-majors, dining and leisure options, a brand new Town Green with family-friendly play area, and over 200 additional car spaces with improved access from Rouse Hill Drive. ADCO Constructions is the construction partner, with site works having commenced in early 2025 following a sod-turning ceremony on 7 May 2025.The expansion retains the centre's signature indoor-outdoor design and seamless walking loop. Upon completion, the centre will exceed 80,000 square metres of total floor space, supporting rapid population growth in Sydney's north-west corridor and the Hills Shire which is forecast to grow 30 percent over the next decade. The project is expected to create more than 300 construction jobs and over 400 new retail positions.
Rouse Hill Hospital
A $910 million state-of-the-art public hospital jointly funded by the NSW and Commonwealth Governments. The facility includes a full emergency department, 300+ beds, comprehensive birthing services, day surgery, and a digital-first approach to healthcare. Key features include a 'care arcade' for retail and cafes, multi-storey parking, and landscaped rooftop terraces for patients and staff. The design incorporates Connecting with Country principles through engagement with the Dharug people.
Tallawong Green Residential Development
Tallawong Green is a master-planned residential community comprising 359 apartments and townhouses located within the North West Priority Growth Area near Tallawong Metro Station. Designed by WMK Architecture and built by Jasara Construction for Metro Award Group, the development features multi-tiered landscaped gardens and modern mid-rise residential buildings. Construction is actively progressing in stages, with staged completions and full project delivery anticipated by 2027.
Sultonesi Estate
A premium residential subdivision featuring 51 residential lots and 1 mixed-use lot across 2.5 hectares of cleared, level land. Located in the heart of The Ponds with access to Calandra Avenue, Scribbly Street, Lodore Street and Hambledon Road. Individual lots are now available for purchase with various sizes ranging from 250sqm to 450sqm.
13,874 residents of Kellyville Ridge - The Ponds are employed, from a labour force of 14,080. Unemployment sits at 1.5%, with participation at 82.7%. 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 15,949, about 73% 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 Kellyville Ridge - The Ponds is highly qualified, with a prominent share of professionals, an unemployment rate of only 1.5%, and an annual estimated job growth of 1.3%. As of March 2026, there are 13,874 employed residents, with the unemployment rate sitting 2.7% lower than the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%, while workforce participation is elevated at 82.7% compared to the metropolitan average of 69.1%. Census records show that a significant 56.1% of working residents operated from home, though this figure was likely influenced by pandemic-related lockdowns.
The primary sectors employing local residents are healthcare & social assistance, professional & technical services, and retail trade. A notable concentration of employment is found in the finance & insurance sector, which has a representation 1.3 times higher than the regional average. Conversely, the construction industry employs only 7.2% of the local workforce, which is lower than the Greater Sydney average of 8.6%. The comparison between the number of local jobs and the size of the resident workforce suggests that this largely residential area offers limited local employment options. Based on analysis of SALM and ABS statistics by AreaSearch, employment and the labor force both expanded by 1.3% in the year leading up to March 2026, which maintained a steady rate of unemployment. Over the same period, Greater Sydney recorded employment and labor force growth of 1.9%, with a slight decline in unemployment. National employment forecasts released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 offer additional perspective on potential future employment trends in Kellyville Ridge - The Ponds. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future patterns. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though rates vary by sector. Applying these trends to the local industry mix suggests employment among residents could grow by 6.8% over five years and 13.9% over ten years, representing a simple weighted extrapolation that does not incorporate local population projections.
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Median household income in Kellyville Ridge - The Ponds is $3,164 a week (about $165,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,147 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $76,344 a year against an average of $91,182. 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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The latest postcode-level tax data from the ATO for the 2023 financial year indicates that incomes in the Kellyville Ridge - The Ponds SA2 are among the highest nationwide, with a median of $76,344 and an average of $91,182. These figures exceed the Greater Sydney median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Adjusting for Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year yields estimated figures of approximately $84,223 for the median and $100,592 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census data shows that personal, family, and household incomes in the area sit in the 88th to 98th national percentiles.
The income profile indicates that 32.5% of the population, representing 7,077 individuals, earn over $4,000 weekly, which contrasts with the broader region where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket is the most common at 30.9%. This high concentration of high-earning households, with 54.1% earning more than $3,000 weekly, points to strong local economic capacity. Although residents spend 16.8% of their income on housing costs, strong earnings keep disposable income in the 97th percentile, and the SEIFA index places the area in the highest income decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Kellyville Ridge - The Ponds had 5,986 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 82% detached houses and 6% apartments. 61% are owned with a mortgage, 23% rented and 16% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $600 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,800 a month, a total housing cost higher than 99% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 19.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 20.4%. 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 data, the housing mix in Kellyville Ridge - The Ponds consisted of 82.1% separate houses and 18.0% alternative housing types, such as townhouses, apartments, and other dwellings, compared to the Sydney metropolitan breakdown of 55.9% separate houses and 44.1% alternative types. The home ownership rate in Kellyville Ridge - The Ponds stood at 15.9%, with the remaining properties occupied by households with a mortgage (61.0%) or renting households (23.1%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,800 was higher than the Sydney metropolitan average of $2,427, while the median weekly rent was $600 compared to the metropolitan average of $470.
On a national level, mortgage repayments in Kellyville Ridge - The Ponds are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are above the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Kellyville Ridge - The Ponds counted 5,986 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 3.4 people each. 65% are couples with children, more than in 99% of areas nationally, against 17% couples without children. 9% 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 make up the vast majority of local households at 90.0%, consisting of couples with children at 64.8%, couples without children at 16.5%, and single parents at 8.1%. Non-family households account for the remaining 10.0% of the total, with single-person households representing 8.6% and shared group households making up 1.5%. The median household size of 3.4 persons is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
45.6% of adults in Kellyville Ridge - The Ponds hold a university qualification, including 28.9% with a bachelor degree and 14.2% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 84% of areas nationally. A further 13.8% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 1,751 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,082 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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The level of education in Kellyville Ridge - The Ponds is higher than regional and national averages, with 45.6% of residents aged 15 and over holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% across NSW. This educational profile positions the workforce well for knowledge-based employment. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 28.9%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 14.2% and graduate diplomas at 2.5%. Vocational and technical training is also well represented, with 25.0% of residents aged 15 and over holding qualifications, including advanced diplomas at 11.2% and certificates at 13.8%.
There is a high rate of educational enrollment in the area, with 36.8% of the population currently studying. This group is composed of 14.5% of residents in primary school, 10.3% in secondary school, and 5.8% enrolled in higher education.
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Public transport in Kellyville Ridge - The Ponds reaches 63 stops on 42 routes, timetabled for about 3,200 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 1.7 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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Analysis of the local transit network shows 63 active bus stops operating in Kellyville Ridge - The Ponds. These stops are served by 42 distinct routes, which provide a total of 3,151 weekly passenger journeys. Accessibility is good, with homes situated an average of 212 meters from the nearest stop. Because the area is primarily residential, most workers commute out of the suburb, with private cars remaining the primary mode of travel at 85% and trains used by 9%. Households own an average of 1.7 vehicles, which is higher than the regional average.
A high proportion of residents, 56.1%, worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related conditions. Transit services average 450 trips per day across all local routes, which translates to approximately 50 weekly services per transit stop.
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79.9% of residents in Kellyville Ridge - The Ponds report no long-term health condition. 3.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 65.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.5 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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Kellyville Ridge - The Ponds exhibits strong overall health statistics based on AreaSearch assessments of mortality and chronic disease rates, with common health conditions showing low prevalence among the general public and matching national averages for older, higher-risk brackets, while the rate of private health insurance is high, covering 66% of the population (14,351 individuals). This compares to private coverage rates of 59.9% in Greater Sydney and 55.7% across the country. Asthma and diabetes are the most common chronic conditions in the area, affecting 6.1% and 4.4% of the population respectively, while 79.9% of residents reported having no chronic health issues, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney.
Residents aged 65 and older make up 9.9% of the population (2,155 individuals), which is lower than the Greater Sydney average of 15.5%. Older residents experience better-than-average health outcomes, though these outcomes rank lower nationally than those of the younger local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
46.5% of Kellyville Ridge - The Ponds residents were born overseas and 47.5% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 88% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Indian (16.2%) and Australian (15.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Kellyville Ridge - The Ponds displays a high level of cultural diversity, with 46.5% of residents born outside of Australia and 47.5% using a language other than English at home. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 46.9% of the local population. However, the most distinct religious concentration is Hinduism, which is practiced by 17.2% of residents, a share that is higher than the Greater Sydney average of 5.2%. Looking at ancestral backgrounds based on parents' place of birth, the three largest groups in Kellyville Ridge - The Ponds are Other at 21.6% of the population, which is higher than the regional average of 16.0%, Indian at 16.2%, which is higher than the regional average of 3.6%, and Australian at 15.6%.
There are also differences in the representation of other ethnic backgrounds, with Filipino residents representing 4.8% of the population compared to 2.0% regionally, Sri Lankan residents at 1.0% compared to 0.3%, and Maltese residents at 1.7% compared to 1.0%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Kellyville Ridge - The Ponds is 37, younger than 79% of areas nationally. That is 2 years older than at the 2021 Census. 23.8% 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 in Kellyville Ridge - The Ponds is 37, matching the Greater Sydney average of 37 and close to the national average of 38. The 45 - 54 age bracket is highly represented at 18.3% of the population, whereas the 25 - 34 bracket is smaller at 8.4%. The concentration of residents aged 45 - 54 is higher than the national average of 12.0%. Since 2021, the median age has risen by 1.7 years from 35 to 37, indicating an aging trend. The main shifts show the 15 to 24 age bracket increasing from 12.2% to 15.5% of the population, and the 45 to 54 group growing from 15.1% to 18.3%.
Conversely, the 35 to 44 age group fell from 21.3% to 17.8%, and the 5 to 14 cohort declined from 19.9% to 17.0%. Demographic projections suggest the local age profile will change by 2041, led by a 50% increase in the 65 to 74 age group, which is expected to grow from 1,134 to 1,704 residents (569 individuals). Older residents aged 65 and over are projected to account for 63% of overall population growth, while the 0 to 4 and 15 to 24 age brackets are expected to decrease in size.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Kellyville Ridge - The Ponds
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 | Aug 2026 this month all 4 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 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 — 51 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (21,058 at the 2021 Census → 21,777 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 (116021628). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.