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The median house price in Kellyville - West is $2.08m, with units at $830k. House values have moved 6.2% a year compounded over five years.
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Kellyville - West has an estimated 14,387 residents, up from 11,375 at the 2021 Census — a change of 3,012 people, or 26.5%. Growth has averaged 6.5% a year over five years, faster than 94% of areas nationally. 832 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 the analysis conducted by AreaSearch, the population of Kellyville - West stands at approximately 14,387 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 3,012 residents (26.5%) compared to the 2021 Census, when the count was 11,375 people. This shift is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population of 14,291 from June 2025 alongside 832 validated new addresses confirmed since the Census. Such figures result in a density of 2,883 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb in the top quartile of all national areas examined by AreaSearch.
The 26.5% rise since the 2021 census outpaced the broader SA3 region (5.3%) and the state, establishing the locality as a leader in regional growth. The main driver of this expansion was interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 63.8% of the total population increase during recent periods, although other elements such as overseas migration and natural growth also made positive contributions. AreaSearch incorporates projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for individual SA2 sectors, published in 2024 with 2022 serving as the baseline. For any SA2 regions lacking this coverage, projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 with a 2021 baseline are applied. Age bracket growth trends derived from these sources are also projected forward for the years 2032 to 2041. Looking at upcoming demographic shifts, the region is projected to experience extraordinary expansion that ranks in the top 10 percent of all statistical zones nationwide, with the population forecast to grow by 10,051 individuals by 2041 based on the most recent annual ERP statistics, representing a 69.2% overall increase across the 16 years.
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1,297 new dwellings have been approved in Kellyville - West over the past five years, an average of 259 a year. That places the area in the 98th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 18 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 229 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 12% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 303, broadly in line with 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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Approvals for new dwellings in Kellyville - West average approximately 259 annually, with a total of 1,297 residential units approved during the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) and an additional 278 approved during FY-26 so far. Over the same 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), the area added an average of 3 new residents per year for each newly built dwelling, indicating robust demand that helps maintain real estate values, with new residential structures being constructed at an average cost of $410,000. In comparison to Greater Sydney, building activity per person in Kellyville - West is 125.0% higher, offering more options to prospective purchasers.
This rate of construction is also much higher than the national standard, pointing to strong builder confidence in the area. Recent building approvals consist of 12.0% detached houses and 88.0% multi-dwelling units like townhouses or apartments. This prioritization of denser housing formats provides more budget-friendly points of entry and caters to downsizers, property investors, and first-time buyers. This represents a distinct departure from the current housing stock (which stands at 74.0% houses), highlighting a reduction in available land for greenfield development while reflecting evolving preferences and the demand for more varied, economical housing types. There are roughly 160 people per dwelling approval, showing a growing marketplace. Projecting forward, Kellyville - West is set to add 9,955 residents by 2041 (calculated from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly figures). Current building pipelines appear to align well with this incoming demand, helping to maintain balanced market dynamics without causing severe upward pressure on pricing.
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AreaSearch tracks 13 current infrastructure and development projects inside Kellyville - West, worth an estimated $13.1 billion. A further 94 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $56.4 billion. 38 are already under construction and 50 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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Changes in local infrastructure projects, major developments, and council planning schemes are key drivers of regional performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 44 projects that are expected to influence the local area. Principal developments include the Withers Road Neighbourhood Shopping Centre, the Kellyville Station Precinct, 40 Memorial Avenue, Bella Vista, and the 30 Memorial Avenue Residential Development, with the list below highlighting those of greatest local significance.
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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 71.4%. 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 11,329, 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 resident workforce in Kellyville - West is highly educated, featuring a strong contingent of white-collar professionals, an unemployment rate of only 2.2%, and stable employment patterns over the past year. As of March 2026, there are 7,995 employed locals, and the unemployment rate is 2.0% lower than the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%, while the participation rate is comparable (71.4% versus 69.1% in Greater Sydney). Census data indicates that a high proportion of residents, 54.6%, performed their duties from home, though this figure may have been influenced by COVID-19 lock-down restrictions.
The primary employment fields for residents are professional & technical services, health care & social assistance, and finance & insurance. Local representation in finance & insurance is especially high, with the share of employment reaching 1.5 times the regional average. On the other hand, transport, postal & warehousing is less common, making up 3.4% of jobs compared to the regional average of 5.3%. This mostly residential community seems to provide few local jobs, as shown by comparing the count of local workers to the resident workforce during the Census. Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics, the latest 12-month period saw a contraction of 0.2% in the workforce alongside a 0.1% decrease in employment, which kept the unemployment rate steady. By comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 1.9% and the labor force expand by 1.9%, with a tiny reduction. National employment projections from May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context on potential future demand trends in Kellyville - West. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce distribution to project future growth. Nationally, employment is projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though these figures vary widely across industries. Applying these sector-specific projections to the employment structure of Kellyville - West indicates that local employment could grow by 7.1% over five years and 14.2% over ten years (note that this is a simple weighted calculation for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate local population forecasts).
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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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The most recent postcode-level ATO statistics from AreaSearch for financial year 2023 show that incomes in the Kellyville - West SA2 are exceptionally high by national standards, with a median of $70,542 and an average of $87,650. This is higher than the Greater Sydney median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current projections suggest figures of roughly $77,822 (median) and $96,695 (average) as of March 2026. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes in Kellyville - West all ranked highly, falling between the 88th and 96th percentiles across the nation.
Looking at income brackets, the largest cohort consists of 34.4% of residents (4,949 people) earning in the $4000+ bracket, which differs from the regional trend where 30.9% fall in the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket. A substantial 49.6% receive more than $3,000 weekly, pointing to high levels of affluence that support local commerce. High housing costs account for 19.0% of earnings, yet strong wages ensure that disposable income levels remain in the 95th percentile, with the area's SEIFA income index ranking in the 10th decile.
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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At the time of the most recent Census, the housing inventory in Kellyville - West consisted of 74.3% separate houses and 25.6% alternative housing options (including semi-detached properties, apartments, and other dwellings), whereas the Sydney metropolitan area recorded 55.9% separate houses and 44.1% alternative formats. Home ownership rates in Kellyville - West were lower than the Sydney metro benchmark at 18.4%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (52.8%) or rented (28.8%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was significantly higher than the Sydney metro average at $3,200, while the median weekly rent was $600, compared to regional averages of $2,427 and $470.
On a national level, mortgage payments in Kellyville - West are much higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are also well above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Kellyville - West counted 3,522 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,455 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 make up the vast majority of households at 84.4%, consisting of couples with children at 53.5%, couples without children at 23.4%, and single-parent households at 7.0%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 15.6% of homes, which includes single-person households at 12.8% and group households at 2.8%. The average household size stands at 3.1 occupants, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
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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Educational attainment in Kellyville - West is considerably higher than average, with 49.6% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% across NSW. This high concentration of tertiary education positions the local workforce well for professional, knowledge-based roles. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 31.1%, followed by postgraduate degrees (15.8%) and graduate diplomas (2.7%). Vocational qualifications are held by 24.0% of those aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas (12.3%) and certificate-level qualifications (11.7%). Enrolment in education is high, with 32.9% of the population actively participating in formal study.
This student cohort includes 11.9% in primary schools, 8.0% in secondary schools, and 6.4% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
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Public transport in Kellyville - West reaches 97 stops on 55 routes, timetabled for about 10,500 services a week. The typical home sits about 160 m from its nearest stop. Buses 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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Public transport services in Kellyville - West include 97 active stops, consisting of a combination of light rail and buses. These stops accommodate 55 distinct transit routes, which deliver 10,475 weekly passenger journeys. Accessibility is high, with the average distance to a transit stop being 156 meters. Due to the residential nature of the suburb, most workers commute out of the area, with private cars being the main transport mode at 82% and trains accounting for 9%. The average number of vehicles per home is 1.5, which is higher than the regional average.
A high proportion of residents, 54.6%, worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related working arrangements. Transit service frequency averages 1,496 daily journeys across all active routes, which translates to roughly 107 weekly services for each individual 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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Health indicators show favorable outcomes for the population of Kellyville - West, with AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and chronic illnesses showing results that align with national averages. The incidence of common health issues is low across both younger and older cohorts, and private health insurance coverage is high, at approximately 63% of the total population (9,106 people). This compares to a rate of 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%. Asthma and arthritis are the most common chronic conditions in the locality, affecting 4.9% and 4.8% of the population, respectively, while 80.2% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney.
Residents aged 65 and older make up 13.5% of the population (1,945 people), which is lower than the Greater Sydney proportion of 15.5%. Senior health measures are positive, with national health benchmarks for this group mirroring those of the broader community.
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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Kellyville - West ranks among the most multicultural communities in the nation, with 50.8% of residents using a language other than English at home and 50.4% born outside of Australia. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 47.9% of the population. Hinduism shows a notable concentration in the area, accounting for 14.2% of residents, which is higher than the Greater Sydney average of 5.2%. Regarding parental country of birth, the three largest ancestral groups in Kellyville - West are Other at 19.8%, English at 13.8% (which is lower than the regional benchmark of 19.0%), and Indian at 13.2% (which is higher than the regional average of 3.6%.
Culturally, there are other notable variations, with Korean heritage representing 2.3% of the population (compared to 1.1% regionally), Sri Lankan at 1.2% (compared to 0.3%), and Chinese at 12.5% (compared to 8.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Kellyville - West is 37. 25.7% 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 of 37 in Kellyville - West is identical to the Greater Sydney average of 37 and comparable to the national figure of 38 years. Children aged 5 - 14 are highly represented at 15.0% of the population relative to Greater Sydney, while young adults aged 25 - 34 are less common at 11.8%. Since 2021, the 45 to 54 demographic has increased from 12.6% to 14.6%, and the 15 to 24 cohort rose from 12.3% to 13.9%, whereas children aged 0 to 4 decreased from 6.5% to 4.9%.
Demographic forecasts to 2041 indicate notable changes in the age profile, with the 15 to 24 cohort projected to increase by 88% (adding 1,757 people) to reach 3,764 from a base of 2,006.
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 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 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 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 — 832 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (11,375 at the 2021 Census → 14,387 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 (115011622). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.