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The median house price in Kellyville - West is $2.09m, with units at $830k. House values have moved 6.3% a year compounded over five years.
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Kellyville - West has an estimated 14,386 residents, up from 11,375 at the 2021 Census — a change of 3,011 people, or 26.5%. Growth has averaged 6.5% a year over five years, faster than 94% of areas nationally. 841 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 63.8% of that increase. That puts 2,883 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 resident count in Kellyville - West stands at roughly 14,386 as of Aug 2026. This represents an expansion of 3,011 individuals (26.5%) compared to the 11,375 people recorded in the 2021 Census. Such growth is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population figure of 14,291 as of June 2025 alongside 841 validated new addresses registered post-Census. Consequently, the local density reaches 2,883 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb within the upper quartile among nationwide areas evaluated by AreaSearch. Outpacing both the broader state and its parent SA3 region (5.4%), Kellyville - West's 26.5% post-2021 census surge positions it as a key regional expansion hub.
While positive contributions came from natural increase and overseas arrivals, interstate migration served as the primary growth engine, generating around 63.8% of recent population additions. SA2-level projections from ABS/Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline, are utilized by AreaSearch; where gaps exist, NSW State Government SA2 forecasts issued in 2022 utilizing a 2021 baseline are applied instead. Age cohort growth rates derived from these datasets are extended to all localities across 2032 to 2041. Looking ahead, long-term demographic expansion is anticipated to rank within the top 10 percent nationally, with the community projected to gain 10,005 persons by 2041 relative to recent annual ERP benchmarks, equating to cumulative growth of 68.9% throughout the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
1,428 new dwellings have been approved in Kellyville - West over the past five years, an average of 285 a year. That places the area in the 96th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 20 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 285 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 12% 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 - West have averaged roughly 285 per annum, accumulating to 1,428 homes over the past 5 financial years. Solid underlying demand that bolsters real estate values is demonstrated by an average intake of 2.7 new residents annually per dwelling across the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), alongside an average residential construction value of $496,000. On a per-capita basis, construction volume in Kellyville - West outstrips Greater Sydney by 111.0%, broadening options for prospective buyers despite a recent cooling in building momentum. This rate dramatically exceeds nationwide figures, highlighting substantial developer optimism.
Comprising 12.0% detached houses and 88.0% medium and high-density housing, current approvals favor higher-density options that provide accessible price points for first-time purchasers, downsizers, and investors. This stands in sharp contrast to the prevailing local stock (presently 74.0% houses), reflecting a transition driven by scarce developable land, changing lifestyle choices, and demand for varied, budget-friendly dwellings. A developing locality profile is further evidenced by a ratio of roughly 170 people per approval. Long-term demographic models indicate that Kellyville - West will add 9,910 residents up to 2041 (benchmarked from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly figure). At prevailing building rates, residential supply appears well-positioned to satisfy incoming demand, fostering favorable buyer conditions while potentially supporting population expansion beyond current projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Kellyville - West
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 13 current infrastructure and development projects inside Kellyville - West, worth an estimated $13.1 billion. A further 95 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $55.9 billion. 39 are already under construction and 51 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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Major infrastructure developments, planning schemes, and local initiatives play a critical role in shaping regional performance. AreaSearch has logged 44 key projects poised to influence the district, highlighted by developments such as Withers Road Neighbourhood Shopping Centre, Kellyville Station Precinct, 40 Memorial Avenue, Bella Vista, and the 30 Memorial Avenue Residential Development.
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The Orchards Norwest
A $1 billion, 8.1-hectare masterplanned community by Sekisui House Australia in Norwest, delivering 1300 apartments across five stages. Lumia (Stage 3, 330 apartments) completed in August 2025 and is over 95 percent sold. Veue (Stage 4), the largest stage with 577-583 apartments, is under construction with completion expected in 2026. Zeste (Stage 5, 209 apartments), the final and most luxurious stage, is set to begin construction in early 2026 with completion anticipated in 2028. The community features 1.4 hectares of parkland, an outdoor cinema, gymnasium, indoor heated pool and function centre, and is located 600-800 metres from Norwest Metro Station.
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.
Bella Vista and Kellyville TOD Accelerated Precincts
A State-led Transport Oriented Development (TOD) program transforming approximately 52 hectares around Bella Vista and Kellyville Metro stations into a major mixed-use urban precinct. The rezoning, finalised in late 2024, enables 20,700 new homes (including 620 to 1,650 affordable homes in perpetuity) and around 10,000 jobs across the combined precincts spanning The Hills Shire and Blacktown LGAs. The NSW Government has committed $520 million to community infrastructure including road upgrades, active transport links, parks and open space.Landcom filed Stage 3 subdivision and infrastructure plans in September 2025 to service superlots for private developer take-up, while Urban Property Group was appointed as developer for the Bella Vista 4.0 sub-precinct in 2025. Landen Property Group is progressing a State Significant Development Application for 444 to 471 homes at 40 Memorial Avenue under the TOD accelerated pathway. The Bella Vista District Park - funded under the Parks for People program - entered public consultation in early 2026. Development Applications can now be lodged with The Hills Shire Council under the finalised planning controls.
9-11 Mawson Avenue, Bella Vista
A State Significant Development comprising twin towers up to 49 storeys opposite the Bella Vista Metro Station. The transit-oriented mixed-use precinct will deliver 674 apartments, including 102 affordable housing dwellings, alongside a 1,423 sqm supermarket, 3,029 sqm gym, specialty retail, a 100-place childcare centre, and a publicly accessible city room community space.
Bella Vista Station Precinct Transport Oriented Development
State-led transport oriented precinct around Bella Vista Station under the Sydney Metro Northwest Places program. The approved Landcom concept allows at least 3800 homes, including at least 5 percent affordable housing, about 151000 m2 of commercial floor space, up to 15000 m2 of retail, community facilities, a school site and about 56000 m2 of public open space. The wider Bella Vista and Kellyville TOD rezoning took effect in November 2024 and adds capacity for 4600 homes and 3800 jobs, with mandatory affordable housing contributions and an accelerated SSD pathway.Delivery is now moving through staged development applications, including Landen's lodged SSDA for 444 apartments, while the Bella Vista District Park design has been exhibited and construction is planned from early 2027.
Veue Parkside
Veue Parkside is Stage 4 of The Orchards masterplanned community by Sekisui House, featuring 156 luxury residences across two buildings of 9 and 14 storeys. The development offers a mix of 1-4 bedroom apartments, including two-storey units and townhouse-style residences. Located in the heart of Norwest, it provides 1.4 hectares of parklands, a wellness center with an indoor heated pool, gymnasium, communal function center, and concierge service. Construction is underway with completion expected by mid-2026.
Samantha Riley Drive Affordable Housing
NSW Government-led development of new homes adjacent to Rouse Hill Metro station, with 50% designated as social and affordable housing. The site at 301 Samantha Riley Drive is part of the Building Homes for NSW program. A broader mixed-use development application for the site includes multiple buildings, residential apartments, retail, and caf‚ uses currently under public exhibition and assessment.
40 Memorial Avenue, Bella Vista
A significant residential community in the Bella Vista Station Precinct by Landen Property Group. Designed by Turner Architects, the project features 444 residential dwellings across four buildings ranging from 4 to 15 storeys. The development includes a mix of 1, 2, and 3-bedroom apartments, along with premium 4-bedroom penthouses and terraces. Located adjacent to the Elizabeth Macarthur Creek corridor, the project emphasizes sustainability and community connectivity with over 9,500 sqm of landscaping and communal rooftop terraces.Construction is scheduled to commence in mid-2026 following the finalization of the State Significant Development Application (SSDA) and associated Voluntary Planning Agreements.
7,995 residents of Kellyville - West are employed, from a labour force of 8,171. Unemployment sits at 2.2%, with participation at 71.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.1% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 11,328, about 79% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local labor pool in Kellyville - West is distinguished by high qualification levels, heavy representation in professional roles, an unemployment rate of merely 2.2%, and consistent annual job stability. There are 7,995 employed residents as of March 2026, with local unemployment tracking 2.0% under the Greater Sydney benchmark of 4.1%, accompanied by a standard participation rate (71.0% versus 68.9% across Greater Sydney). Census figures indicated that 54.6% of workers operated from home, though this metric reflects conditions during Covid-19 restrictions. Resident employment centers primarily around professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and finance & insurance.
Specialization is particularly pronounced in finance & insurance, capturing a workforce proportion 1.5 times the regional norm. Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing comprises a modest 3.4% of resident jobs, below the 5.3% observed regionally. Comparing the Census resident workforce against the local working population confirms that this predominantly residential district supplies relatively few jobs internally. Analysis of ABS and SALM metrics by AreaSearch indicates that over a 12-month timeframe, the local labor pool contracted by 0.2% while employment slipped by 0.1%, maintaining steady unemployment figures. Conversely, Greater Sydney registered a 1.9% rise in employment alongside a 1.9% workforce expansion and a slight jobless decline. National labor projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide further context on forthcoming workforce demand for Kellyville - West. Mapping these five-year and ten-year nationwide forecasts against the local workforce mix highlights structural variations across industries. Nationwide employment is expected to rise by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years; weighting these sector trends against Kellyville - West's industry structure points to local employment growth of 7.1% over five years and 14.2% over ten years (note that this represents a direct weighted extrapolation without factoring in localized demographic projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Kellyville - West is $2,965 a week (about $154,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,143 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $70,542 a year against an average of $87,650. 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 aggregated by AreaSearch from the latest postcode ATO records for financial year 2023 shows Kellyville - West SA2 taxpayers recording a median income of $70,542 and an average of $87,650, notably exceeding corresponding Greater Sydney figures of $60,817 and $83,003. Applying a 10.32% Wage Price Index rise since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of approximately $77,822 (median) and $96,695 (average) as of March 2026. Across personal, family, and household categories, local incomes place between the 88th and 96th percentiles nationally according to Census records. Furthermore, 34.4% of local earners (4,948 individuals) fall into the top $4000+ weekly bracket, contrasting with the broader region where the $1,500 - 2,999 tier leads at 30.9%.
Affluence is reinforced by 49.6% of households earning more than $3,000 per week, underpinning retail and lifestyle spending. Despite residential expenses taking up 19.0% of earnings, disposable income sits at the 95th percentile and the area achieves a 10th decile SEIFA income standing.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Kellyville - West had 3,522 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 74% detached houses and 18% apartments. 53% are owned with a mortgage, 29% rented and 18% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $600 a week and the median mortgage repayment $3,200 a month, a total housing cost higher than 99% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 20.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.9%. 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 most recent Census, the housing landscape in Kellyville - West was made up of 74.3% houses and 25.6% other dwellings (incorporating apartments, semi-detached properties, and 'other' dwellings), differing from Sydney metro where the breakdown stood at 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Outright ownership sat at 18.4%, trailing Sydney metro, with remaining homes held under a mortgage (52.8%) or rented (28.8%). Typical monthly mortgage obligations reached $3,200 and weekly rents stood at $600, both considerably higher than Sydney metro medians of $2,427 and $470. On a broader scale, Kellyville - West's mortgage costs exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and local rental figures sit well above the nationwide mark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Kellyville - West counted 3,522 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,454 today, averaging 3.1 people each. 54% are couples with children, more than in 96% of areas nationally, against 23% couples without children. 13% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families form the vast majority of local living arrangements at 84.4%, comprising couples with children (53.5%), couples without children (23.4%), and single parent families (7.0%). Non-family setups make up the remaining 15.6%, consisting of lone person households (12.8%) and group households (2.8%). The typical household comprises 3.1 people, exceeding the 2.7 benchmark for Greater Sydney.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
49.6% of adults in Kellyville - West hold a university qualification, including 31.1% with a bachelor degree and 15.8% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 99% of areas nationally. A further 11.7% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 1,067 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,148 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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Academic credentials among Kellyville - West residents aged 15+ significantly exceed state and national standards, with 49.6% holding tertiary degrees compared to 32.2% across NSW and 30.4% throughout Australia, ensuring strong alignment with professional and knowledge sectors. Bachelor degrees represent 31.1% of qualifications, followed by postgraduate awards (15.8%) and graduate diplomas (2.7%). Technical and vocational training encompasses 24.0% of qualifications among residents aged 15+, divided between advanced diplomas (12.3%) and certificates (11.7%). Engagement in formal study is substantial across the suburb, with 32.9% of the population enrolled in an educational course.
Broken down by stage, this includes 11.9% attending primary school, 8.0% in secondary education, and 6.4% undertaking tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Kellyville - West reaches 99 stops on 45 routes, timetabled for about 10,200 services a week. The typical home sits about 160 m from its nearest stop. Trams carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.5 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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The local transit network across Kellyville - West features 99 active stops covering lightrail and buses, connected by 45 individual routes that generate 10,202 weekly passenger trips. Network access is exceptionally strong, with homes averaging 155 meters from the nearest transit point. Due to its residential orientation, outward commuting is standard: private vehicles account for 82% of journeys and rail travel represents 9%. Household vehicle ownership stands above regional norms at 1.5 vehicles per dwelling. Work-from-home adoption was recorded at 54.6% in the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions.
Daily public transport frequency across the transit network averages 1,457 trips across all routes, which corresponds to around 103 weekly departures for each stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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80.2% of residents in Kellyville - West report no long-term health condition. 3.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 63.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.4 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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Resident health profiles in Kellyville - West are largely favorable, with AreaSearch evaluations of mortality and health metrics aligning with national benchmarks. Incidence of standard medical ailments remains modest across older and younger demographics alike, while private health insurance adoption is exceptionally strong at roughly 63% of the community (9,106 people), exceeding both Greater Sydney (59.9%) and the Australian standard of 55.7%. Asthma and arthritis represent the primary health conditions locally, affecting 4.9 and 4.8% of the populace respectively, while 80.2% of inhabitants reported no diagnosed ailments, outperforming the 74.6% recorded across Greater Sydney.
Seniors aged 65 and over constitute 13.0% of residents (1,871 people), below the Greater Sydney proportion of 15.5%. Overall senior health measures trend above average, ranking consistently with broader community health outcomes.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
50.4% of Kellyville - West residents were born overseas and 50.8% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 91% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (13.8%) and Indian (13.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Multicultural representation is a defining characteristic of Kellyville - West, where 50.8% of households speak a non-English language at home and 50.4% of residents were born abroad. Christianity constitutes the leading faith at 47.9% of the local population. A standout concentration is observed in Hinduism, accounting for 14.2% of residents in comparison to the Greater Sydney figure of 5.2%. Evaluating parental ancestry reveals that the primary backgrounds in Kellyville - West are Other (19.8%), English (13.8%, tracking below the 19.0% regional rate), and Indian (13.2%, substantially exceeding the 3.6% regional benchmark).
Distinct demographic variations are also evident across other heritages, including Chinese at 12.5% (compared to 8.4% regionally), Korean at 2.3% (against 1.1%), and Sri Lankan at 1.2% (against 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Kellyville - West is 37. 26.9% 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 - West closely mirrors Greater Sydney, with age band differences staying within 2.9 percentage points. As at August 2026, the median age is estimated by AreaSearch at 37, matching both the 2021 Census baseline and the Greater Sydney 2021 Census mark of 37. The most pronounced shift since the Census occurred in the 45 - 64 age bracket, which expanded from 21.2% to an estimated 22.9%. Looking toward 2041, the 45 - 64 cohort will capture the largest share of population growth, expanding by 94% (3,112 residents) to total 6,409.
In percentage terms, the 65+ demographic will experience the quickest expansion, rising 140% to reach 4,497 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Kellyville - West
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 13 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 — 841 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (11,375 at the 2021 Census → 14,386 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 (115011622). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.