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The median house price in Kellyville Ridge - The Ponds is $1.65m, with units at $585k. House values have moved 2.8% 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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Demographic assessments by AreaSearch indicate that Kellyville Ridge - The Ponds has an estimated population of approximately 21,777 as of Aug 2026. This represents an expansion of 719 people (3.4%) compared to the 2021 Census total of 21,058 people. Such movement is derived from the ABS estimated resident population figure of 21,774 recorded as of June 2025 alongside an extra 52 validated new addresses identified since the Census date. With this headcount, the locality records a population density of 3,684 persons per square kilometer, positioning it within the upper quartile among nationwide areas reviewed by AreaSearch.
Inbound overseas migration served as the principal driver of demographic gains, generating roughly 79.0% of recent population additions. Projections published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year from ABS/Geoscience Australia are utilised by AreaSearch across SA2 areas, supplemented by NSW State Government SA2 projections released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year for locations not covered. Age-specific growth trajectories from these datasets are likewise extended across all geographies for 2032 to 2041. Future demographic modelling points to lower quartile growth relative to wider Australian statistical areas, with expectations that the district will expand by 464 persons to 2041 according to current annual ERP figures, corresponding to an overall rise of 2.1% across the 16 years.
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98 new dwellings have been approved in Kellyville Ridge - The Ponds over the past five years, an average of 19 a year. That is 0.9 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 20 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 40% 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 Ridge - The Ponds have tracked at an annual average of roughly 19 new dwellings, accumulating to 98 homes over the past 5 financial years. Between FY-22 and FY-26 across the past 5 financial years, the area added an average of 5.2 new residents per year for each completed residence, indicating that dwelling demand substantially outpaces building activity and creating standard upward price pressure and heightened competition. New residential construction costs average $333,000, which sits below regional benchmarks and reflects more accessible price points for purchasers.
In addition, commercial approvals reached $2.6 million this financial year, underscoring the predominantly residential focus of the locality. Building activity in Kellyville Ridge - The Ponds is substantially subdued when compared against Greater Sydney, registering 94.0% below regional average per person. This constrained level of pipeline additions generally bolsters value retention and demand across existing dwellings, while also tracking below the national average due to local maturity and potential planning limitations. Recent residential construction comprises 40.0% detached houses alongside 60.0% townhouses or apartments, delivering higher-density dwelling options suited to first-home buyers, downsizers, and property investors seeking accessible entry points. This profile marks a distinct shift from the existing built environment (which is currently 82.0% houses), responding to evolving lifestyle and affordability requirements amid fewer available development sites. A ratio of around 5794 people per approval further demonstrates the mature, established status of Kellyville Ridge - The Ponds. According to the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate, demographic forecasts project that Kellyville Ridge - The Ponds will add 461 residents through to 2041. Ongoing building volumes are anticipated to comfortably accommodate this incoming demand, establishing favourable buying conditions and creating capacity for expansion beyond baseline demographic expectations.
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Development applications around Kellyville Ridge - The Ponds
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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 119 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $66.1 billion. 50 are already under construction and 52 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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Strategic public works, significant developments, and local planning frameworks serve as fundamental drivers of local area performance. Within Kellyville Ridge - The Ponds, AreaSearch has highlighted 23 projects expected to influence the district, including Rouse Hill Hospital, The Ponds Shopping Centre, Rouse Hill Town Centre Expansion, and The Ponds High School Upgrade, with key initiatives detailed in the accompanying overview.
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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.
Rouse Hill Hospital
The new Rouse Hill Hospital is a $910 million healthcare project delivered by Health Infrastructure NSW with head contractor Lendlease. Located at the intersection of Windsor Road and Commercial Road, the greenfield facility provides an emergency department, acute inpatient beds, day surgery, comprehensive maternity and paediatric services, and a multi-deck carpark. Site preparation and early construction works are actively underway.
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.
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 82.4%. 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 labour market in Kellyville Ridge - The Ponds is characterised by a highly skilled workforce, prominent professional services employment, a low unemployment rate of 1.5%, and an estimated 1.3% job growth over the past year. Employed residents numbered 13,874 as of March 2026, with an unemployment rate tracking 2.7% below the Greater Sydney benchmark of 4.1% and workforce participation reaching an elevated 82.4% compared to 68.9% across Greater Sydney. Census records showed that 56.1% of workers carried out their duties from home, an outcome that may incorporate Covid-19 lockdown influences.
Resident employment is concentrated primarily across health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and retail trade. Finance & insurance represents a key local specialisation, with resident participation reaching 1.3 times the regional rate. Conversely, construction accounts for a smaller proportion of the workforce at 7.2% in Kellyville Ridge - The Ponds relative to 8.6% across Greater Sydney. The comparison between resident numbers and Census working population figures suggests that this largely residential community provides limited employment opportunities within its own boundaries. According to AreaSearch evaluations of ABS and SALM figures over the 12 months to March 2026, both employment and the labour force expanded by 1.3%, while unemployment held steady. Across Greater Sydney over the same timeframe, employment increased by 1.9%, the labour force grew by 1.9%, and unemployment edged down slightly. Longer-term workforce trajectory insights from national Jobs and Skills Australia projections from Mar-26 outline broader five-year expansion of 6.6% and ten-year expansion of 13.7%, with growth varying by industry sector. Mapping these industry projections against the employment composition of Kellyville Ridge - The Ponds indicates projected local employment growth of 6.8% over five years and 13.9% over ten years, calculated via simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes without factoring in localized demographic forecasts.
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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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ATO postcode statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicate that the Kellyville Ridge - The Ponds SA2 recorded a median taxpayer income of $76,344 and an average taxpayer income of $91,182, standing well above Greater Sydney figures of $60,817 (median) and $83,003 (average) and ranking among the top brackets nationwide. Factoring in 10.32% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023 yields estimated values of $84,223 for median income and $100,592 for average income as of March 2026. From the Census 2021 results, personal, family, and household income measures placed between the 88th and 98th percentiles nationally.
Income distribution shows a dominant cohort of 32.5% of residents (7,077 people) earning in the $4000+ bracket, contrasting with the broader region where the $1,500 - 2,999 category leads at 30.9%. Broad affluence is evident with 54.1% of individuals earning more than $3,000 per week, underpinning high-end retail and commercial services. Although residential expenses account for 16.8% of income, strong earning levels sustain disposable income at the 97th percentile and place the community in the 10th decile on the SEIFA income scale.
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 findings, residential property in Kellyville Ridge - The Ponds consists of 82.1% houses and 18.0% other dwellings (apartments, semi-detached properties, and 'other' dwellings), contrasting with the Sydney metro distribution of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Outright property ownership stands at 15.9%, trailing the broader metropolitan rate, while 61.0% of homes are mortgaged and 23.1% are occupied by tenants. The median monthly mortgage commitment is $2,800 and median weekly rent is $600, both exceeding Sydney metro benchmarks of $2,427 and $470. In a nationwide context, mortgage payments in Kellyville Ridge - The Ponds substantially surpass the Australian average of $1,863, and local rental costs sit well above the national figure 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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The household structure in the area is overwhelmingly family-oriented, with family units accounting for 90.0% of dwellings, including 64.8% couples with children, 16.5% couples without children, and 8.1% single parent families. Non-family living arrangements make up the remaining 10.0%, consisting of lone person households at 8.6% and group households at 1.5%. The average household size sits at 3.4 people, exceeding 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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Educational outcomes in Kellyville Ridge - The Ponds sit well above broader state and national standards, with 45.6% of residents aged 15+ possessing tertiary qualifications compared to 32.2% in NSW and 30.4% in Australia, establishing an advantageous base for knowledge-intensive sectors. Attainment is led by bachelor degrees at 28.9%, accompanied by postgraduate qualifications at 14.2% and graduate diplomas at 2.5%. Vocational and technical training is also well represented, with 25.0% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including 13.8% with certificates and 11.2% holding advanced diplomas. Engagement with formal learning is substantial across Kellyville Ridge - The Ponds, where 36.8% of the local population is enrolled in study.
This encompasses 14.5% attending primary education, 10.3% participating in secondary education, and 5.8% enrolled in tertiary education programs.
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Public transport in Kellyville Ridge - The Ponds reaches 61 stops on 40 routes, timetabled for about 2,800 services a week. The typical home sits about 220 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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Public transport connectivity within Kellyville Ridge - The Ponds features 61 operational stops providing local bus services. Across 40 designated routes, these facilities support 2,753 weekly passenger trips. Access to transit is rated well, with typical walking distances of 218 meters to the closest stop. Given the area's residential character, outward commuting is standard, with 85% of travel undertaken by car and 9% by train. Household motor vehicle availability averages 1.7 per dwelling, surpassing the regional average, while 56.1% of working residents operated from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions.
Across all operating routes, transit schedules deliver an average of 393 trips per day, translating to roughly 45 weekly trips for each transport 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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According to AreaSearch evaluations of chronic condition incidence and mortality statistics, Kellyville Ridge - The Ponds registers positive general health indicators, marked by low disease prevalence in the broader population and rates aligning with national averages among older cohorts. Private health insurance coverage is notably broad, encompassing roughly 66% of the population (14,351 people), which exceeds the Greater Sydney proportion of 59.9% and the Australian benchmark of 55.7%. Asthma and diabetes represent the most prevalent health conditions locally, diagnosed in 6.1 and 4.4% of residents, respectively, while 79.9% of the population reported no medical ailments, outperforming the Greater Sydney rate of 74.6%.
Residents aged 65 and over account for 9.6% of the community (2,094 people), which is lower than the 15.5% observed across Greater Sydney. Senior health outcomes remain above average overall, though they rank lower in national comparisons than the metrics recorded for the broader 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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Cultural diversity is pronounced across Kellyville Ridge - The Ponds, where 46.5% of inhabitants were born overseas and 47.5% communicate in a language other than English at home. Christianity constitutes the largest religious denomination at 46.9% of the local population. In addition, Hinduism represents 17.2% of residents, reflecting substantial overrepresentation when contrasted with the Greater Sydney level of 5.2%. Looking at parental country of birth, the primary ancestries recorded in Kellyville Ridge - The Ponds comprise Other at 21.6% (compared to 16.0% regionally), Indian at 16.2% (exceeding the regional level of 3.6%), and Australian at 15.6%.
Notable differences also appear across other cultural backgrounds, with Filipino representation at 4.8% (versus 2.0% regionally), Maltese at 1.7% (versus 1.0%), and Sri Lankan at 1.0% (versus 0.3%).
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. 24.1% 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 profile of Kellyville Ridge - The Ponds reflects an established family community. As at August 2026, children and young adults (0 - 24) represent 37.1% of the population compared to 30.4% across Greater Sydney, whereas seniors and retirees (65+) comprise 9.6% against 15.5% across the wider metropolitan region. The estimated median age reached 37 as at August 2026, rising from 35 at the 2021 Census and matching the Greater Sydney Census median of 37. Since the Census, the middle aged and young retiree cohorts (45 - 64) expanded from 21.9% to an estimated 27.1%.
Specifically, the 5 to 14 age group decreased from 19.9% to an estimated 16.9% while the 15 to 24 cohort increased from 12.2% to 15.6%, without compensating intake in younger age brackets. Projections indicate that retiree and elderly cohorts will drive most population growth to 2041, increasing by 1,462 residents (70%) to reach 3,557, while cohorts comprising children and young adults, along with middle aged and young retiree groups, are expected to contract over the same period.
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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 Oct 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 | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| 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 Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 2 months ago 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 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 — 52 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 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 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 (116021628). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.