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SA2 boundaries are defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and are designed to represent communities for statistical reporting (e.g., census and ERP).
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The median house price in Kingsgrove - North is $1.97m, with units at $740k. House values have moved 4.8% a year compounded over five years.
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Kingsgrove - North has an estimated 6,576 residents, up from 6,261 at the 2021 Census — a change of 315 people, or 5.0%. Growth has averaged 0.8% a year over five years. 158 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 86.2% of that increase. That puts 2,520 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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As of Aug 2026, the population of Kingsgrove - North stands at roughly 6,576 according to AreaSearch evaluations. Compared to the 6,261 people recorded in the 2021 Census, this marks an expansion of 315 people (5.0%). This figure is calculated using an ABS estimated resident population of 6,545 as of June 2025 alongside 158 validated new addresses added post-Census. With a population density of 2,519 persons per square kilometer, the locality ranks in the upper quartile across nationwide areas assessed by AreaSearch. Furthermore, the 5.0% post-census increase sits within 0.3 percentage points of the wider SA3 area (5.3%), pointing to resilient growth fundamentals.
Overseas migration served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 86.2% of recent net gains. AreaSearch integrates ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 projections published in 2024 (using 2022 as the base year), drawing upon NSW State Government SA2 forecasts released in 2022 (with a 2021 base year) wherever coverage gaps exist. From 2032 to 2041, cohort-specific growth rates derived from these datasets are applied locally. Looking ahead, demographic patterns indicate growth placing in the lower quartile of Australian statistical areas, with an anticipated increase of 73 persons through to 2041 based on recent annual ERP statistics, representing an overall expansion of 0.6% across the 16 years.
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160 new dwellings have been approved in Kingsgrove - North over the past five years, an average of 32 a year. That places the area in the 51st percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 5 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 32 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 44% 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 approvals in Kingsgrove - North have averaged approximately 32 homes per annum, accumulating to 160 homes across the preceding 5 financial years. With an influx of 1.6 new residents per completed dwelling annually between FY-22 and FY-26 over the past 5 financial years, residential supply appears well balanced with incoming demand to maintain steady market conditions, while newly built dwellings carry an average construction value of $533,000. Per capita residential building activity in Kingsgrove - North runs 97.0% above the Greater Sydney average, expanding possibilities for prospective buyers. The pipeline of new development consists of 44.0% detached dwellings and 56.0% medium-to-high density formats like townhouses and apartments.
This transition toward higher-density living creates accessible entry points for first-home buyers, downsizers, and investors alike. It also signifies a noticeable pivot from the established residential profile (presently 82.0% standalone houses), addressing reduced land availability alongside evolving lifestyle choices and budget constraints. Recording roughly 208 people per approved dwelling, the precinct maintains low-density characteristics. Based on the most recent AreaSearch quarterly release, demographic projections estimate that Kingsgrove - North will add 42 residents by 2041. At prevailing construction rates, incoming dwelling supply appears fully capable of satisfying demand, establishing supportive purchasing conditions and potentially paving the way for expansion above current projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 4 current infrastructure and development projects inside Kingsgrove - North, worth an estimated $4.35 billion. A further 91 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $57.7 billion. 20 are already under construction and 46 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. 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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Infrastructure investments, major developments, and strategic urban planning exert a decisive influence over neighborhood trajectories. AreaSearch has identified 16 key projects with expected impacts on the local area, including the Sydney Metro City and Southwest, the Canterbury Hospital Redevelopment, Kingsgrove Public Preschool, and the Sydney Metro City & Southwest - Sydenham to Bankstown (T3 Bankstown Line Conversion).
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Sydney Metro City and Southwest
A 30km metro rail line extending the M1 Northwest Line from Chatswood to Bankstown via twin tunnels under Sydney Harbour and the CBD. The Chatswood to Sydenham section opened in August 2024, with conversion of the 13.5km Sydenham to Bankstown section scheduled for completion in late 2026. Once fully operational, the 66km corridor with 31 stations will deliver driverless metro services running every four minutes during peak periods.
Kingsgrove Public Preschool
New public preschool co-located at Kingsgrove Public School with entrance from Caroline Street, delivered as part of the NSW Government's $769 million investment in 100 new public preschools statewide. The facility will feature 2 preschool rooms, an outdoor play area, and administration and staff amenities, accommodating up to 40 children per day. Construction is progressing well on site: bulk excavation is complete, services have been installed, and the concrete slab has been poured. Steel wall framing and roofing are the next steps.Architect is Pedavoli Architects and builder is Richard Crookes Construction. Completion is anticipated for Day 1 Term 1 2027.
Belmore Sydney Metro Station Upgrade
The upgrade of the 130-year-old Belmore Station is part of the Sydney Metro City and Southwest project. It involves converting the existing T3 Bankstown Line to metro standards, featuring the installation of platform screen doors, mechanical gap fillers for level access, and heritage restoration of station buildings. As of May 2026, the project is in the final testing and commissioning phase, with intensive weekend closures scheduled through July to facilitate trial running and system integration before services commence in the second half of 2026.
Sydney Metro City & Southwest - Sydenham to Bankstown (T3 Bankstown Line Conversion)
Conversion of the 13.5km T3 Bankstown Line to fully automated metro standards. The project involves upgrading 10 stations between Marrickville and Bankstown, installing platform screen doors, and ensuring full accessibility. Overall construction is significantly advanced with testing underway. Once operational in late 2026, the line provides turn-up-and-go services every 4 minutes during peak periods.
Canterbury Hospital Redevelopment
The NSW Government is investing 350 million dollars in the Canterbury Hospital Redevelopment, the largest upgrade to the hospital in more than 26 years. The project will deliver a new multi-storey clinical building containing an expanded Emergency Department, a new Intensive Care Unit, additional surgical theatres, purpose-built adult inpatient accommodation, expanded antenatal facilities, a new Diagnostic Services Unit and additional ambulatory and outpatient capacity. Improvements to clinical education, workforce training and research spaces are also included, alongside campus accessibility, landscaping and wayfinding upgrades.As of May 2026, early works have been approved and are progressing, including expansion and refurbishment of the existing antenatal department to deliver enhanced maternity care ahead of the main works. The project is in the detailed design phase, with the main works planning application expected to be lodged in mid 2026. Johnstaff Projects is project manager and Studio STH is the lead architect.
Campsie Station Metro Upgrade
The Campsie Station upgrade is a critical part of the Sydney Metro City and Southwest project, transforming the T3 Bankstown Line. The project involves installing platform screen doors, level access between platforms and trains, and new lifts. As of early 2026, the project is in the final stages of construction with intensive dynamic train testing and station fit-outs. The upgrade ensures the station meets modern metro standards, providing high-frequency services every four minutes during peak periods and improved pedestrian connectivity to the surrounding precinct.
Campsie Private Hospital
A greenfield acute private hospital proposed on a 4,412 square metre site in Campsie Town Centre, with plans for around 22,478 square metres of gross floor area across 10 levels and 218 beds. The facility is intended to deliver inpatient and outpatient services including emergency, intensive care, maternity, day surgery, cardiac care, dialysis and oncology, alongside specialist consulting suites, a pharmacy, cafe and around 382 car parking spaces. It is positioned as the anchor of the emerging Campsie Health Precinct, complementing the adjacent Canterbury Public Hospital and addressing acute healthcare shortfalls in the Canterbury-Bankstown area.Planning controls (a 45.5 metre height limit and FSR of 5.1:1) have been adopted by Council via a site-specific amendment to the Local Environmental Plan and Development Control Plan. In late 2025 the developer Hailiang Property Group placed the project on the market via Colliers, inviting capital partners and hospital operators to participate in the development, ownership and operation of the hospital, with Expressions of Interest closing on 5 November 2025.
677 & 687 Canterbury Road Belmore - Mixed Use Affordable Housing Development
226 apartments across four 6-7 storey residential buildings above a podium, comprising 14 studios, 84 one-bedroom, 116 two-bedroom, and 12 three-bedroom units. At least 50% (113 apartments) designated as affordable housing managed by Pacific Community Housing. Ground-level podium includes approximately 6,150 square metres of non-residential uses including convenience retail and medical facilities. A 1,290 square metre public park, podium rooftop communal open space, rear laneway connection between Drummond Street and Anderson Street, and 3 basement levels providing 496 car spaces are included.Part of the broader Canterbury Road corridor redevelopment supporting transit-oriented development around Belmore Station.
3,333 residents of Kingsgrove - North are employed, from a labour force of 3,464. Unemployment sits at 3.8%, with participation at 64.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 7,726, about 117% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. 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 Kingsgrove - North exhibits strong skill levels across varied industries, accompanied by an unemployment rate of merely 3.8% and yearly estimated job gains of 2.8%. There are 3,333 employed residents as of March 2026, with local unemployment sitting 0.3% under the Greater Sydney benchmark of 4.1%, whereas labour force participation remains somewhat subdued at 64.0% against 68.9% across Greater Sydney. Census data also indicated that 45.8% of employed locals worked remotely, though this figure was influenced by Covid-19 restrictions. Leading fields of resident employment comprise retail trade, health care & social assistance, alongside education & training.
Wholesale trade stands out as a distinct local strength, with local representation reaching 1.6 times the wider metropolitan average. Conversely, health care & social assistance accounts for only 10.6% of the workforce in Kingsgrove - North compared to 14.1% regionally. A Census ratio of 0.9 workers per resident demonstrates a substantial local job market. According to an AreaSearch evaluation of SALM and ABS figures, the period ending March 2026 saw a 2.8% rise in employment and a 3.5% expansion of the labour force, which led to a 0.6 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced a 1.9% growth in employment and a matching 1.9% expansion of the labour force, while unemployment declined slightly. Forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia for Mar-26 provide additional context regarding anticipated future demand in Kingsgrove - North. These projections span both five and ten-year intervals and have been overlaid with the local employment composition to estimate regional growth trends. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and by 13.7% over ten years, though sectoral growth rates vary considerably. When these industry-specific estimates are applied to the employment mix of Kingsgrove - North, local employment is anticipated to rise by 6.5% over five years and by 13.2% over ten years. This approach uses a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate localized population forecasts.
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Median household income in Kingsgrove - North is $1,841 a week (about $96,000 a year), with median personal income at $697 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $57,090 a year against an average of $75,661. 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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According to AreaSearch's latest postcode-level release of ATO records for financial year 2023, taxpayers across the Kingsgrove - North SA2 generated a median income of $57,090 and an average income of $75,661, ranking very high across the country while comparing to Greater Sydney benchmarks of $60,817 (median) and $83,003 (average). Factoring in a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates as of March 2026 reach approximately $62,982 for median earnings and $83,469 for average earnings. Findings from the 2021 Census place local household income at the 55th percentile ($1,841 weekly), whereas individual personal earnings sit at the 27th percentile.
The predominant earnings tier consists of 1,920 residents earning $1,500 - 2,999 per week (29.2%), closely matching the regional proportion of 30.9%. Although housing commitments absorb 17.3% of income, strong baseline earnings maintain disposable income at the 54th percentile, placing the district within the 6th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Kingsgrove - North had 2,050 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 82% detached houses and 8% apartments. 35% are owned with a mortgage, 24% rented and 41% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $450 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,600 a month. Rent absorbs 24.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 32.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The residential landscape in Kingsgrove - North at the time of the latest Census was comprised of 82.3% standalone houses and 17.7% attached, apartment, or other dwelling types, contrasting with Greater Sydney's split of 55.9% houses and 44.1% alternative formats. Outright home ownership stood at an elevated 40.9%—well above the metropolitan benchmark—with the remaining residences held under a mortgage (34.8%) or rented (24.3%). Typical monthly mortgage commitments in the area were $2,600 compared to $2,427 across Sydney metro, while median weekly rent was $450 against $470 across greater Sydney. On a national scale, Kingsgrove - North's mortgage payments exceed the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents sit well above the nationwide benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Kingsgrove - North counted 2,050 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,153 today, averaging 2.9 people each. 41% are couples with children, more than in 80% of areas nationally, against 23% couples without children. 19% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the clear majority of local living arrangements at 79.2%, broken down into couples with children (40.6%), couples without children (23.4%), and single parent households (14.7%). Non-family setups make up the remaining 20.8%, consisting of single-person households (18.6%) and group homes (2.1%). The area records an average household size of 2.9 people, exceeding the Greater Sydney metropolitan average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
26.1% of adults in Kingsgrove - North hold a university qualification, including 18.8% with a bachelor degree and 5.8% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 17.8% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 1,485 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,020 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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Tertiary educational attainment presents an area for growth, with university qualification levels at 26.1% relative to the Greater Sydney benchmark of 38.0%. Bachelor degrees form the largest segment at 18.8%, followed by postgraduate awards (5.8%) and graduate diplomas (1.5%). In contrast, technical and vocational skills are strongly represented, as 29.9% of residents aged 15+ hold vocational credentials, including certificates (17.8%) and advanced diplomas (12.1%). Formal study participation is substantial throughout the community, with 29.6% of residents attending an educational institution. This proportion encompasses 10.4% in primary schools, 8.6% attending secondary schools, and 4.6% engaged in tertiary studies.
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Public transport in Kingsgrove - North reaches 42 stops on 38 routes, timetabled for about 5,800 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 1.3 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 in Kingsgrove - North includes 42 active transport stops spanning train and bus services, which host 38 discrete routes that deliver a combined 5,753 weekly passenger trips. Public transport access is very strong, with the typical resident residing 162 meters from their closest boarding point. Reflecting its predominantly residential fabric, outward commuting is standard: private vehicles account for 81% of journeys to work, followed by 9% via rail. Vehicle ownership stands at an average of 1.3 cars per home. In addition, 45.8% of workers reported working from home during the 2021 Census, reflecting pandemic circumstances.
Transit schedules across all operating routes yield an average frequency of 821 trips per day, translating to roughly 136 weekly departures per stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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75.4% of residents in Kingsgrove - North report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 94% of areas nationally. 7.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 56.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.7 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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AreaSearch evaluations of chronic illness incidence and mortality rates highlight exceptional public health standards in Kingsgrove - North, marked by minimal rates of standard medical conditions across all age brackets. Furthermore, private health insurance coverage is extensive, encompassing approximately 57% of the community (~3,722 people) compared to 59.9% throughout Greater Sydney. Arthritis and diabetes represent the most prevalent diagnosed conditions, affecting 6.6% and 5.0% of local residents, respectively, while 75.4% of the population reported no chronic ailments, outpacing the Greater Sydney level of 74.6%. Residents aged 65 and over make up 19.9% of the local population (1,308 people), exceeding the 15.5% share observed across Greater Sydney.
Health outcomes among older residents remain especially robust, aligning closely with national averages for the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
39.6% of Kingsgrove - North residents were born overseas and 57.6% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 87% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Greek (19.7%) and Chinese (11.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Kingsgrove - North displays strong multicultural characteristics, with 39.6% of its community born overseas and 57.6% using a non-English language at home. Christianity is the predominant religious faith, practiced by 66.7% of residents compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. Examining parental country of birth, the three most common ancestries in Kingsgrove - North are Greek (19.7%, notably exceeding the metropolitan baseline of 1.9%), Other (15.4%), and Chinese (11.3%). Other cultural backgrounds also demonstrate distinctive local concentrations relative to regional figures, including Lebanese at 8.3% (against 2.6% regionally), Italian at 7.4% (against 3.4%), and Vietnamese at 2.7% (against 1.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Kingsgrove - North is 41. 25.9% 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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Kingsgrove - North has an older demographic balance relative to Greater Sydney overall. AreaSearch estimates for August 2026 indicate that 19.9% of the community belongs to retiree and senior cohorts (65+) compared to 15.5% regionally, while 25 - 44 year olds comprise 23.5% versus 31.4% across the broader metro area. The local median age sits at an estimated 41, matching the 2021 Census figure and sitting 4 years higher than Greater Sydney's 2021 median of 37. Projections to 2041 suggest that retirees and seniors will see the largest expansion, growing by 307 (23%) to reach 1,616, whereas cohorts for children, young adults, and young to middle-aged adults are anticipated to decline.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Kingsgrove - North
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 last month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 last month all 4 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 158 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (6,261 at the 2021 Census → 6,576 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 (119021663). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.