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Kingsgrove (South) - Bardwell Park has an estimated 13,476 residents, up from 12,973 at the 2021 Census — a change of 503 people, or 3.9%. That puts 3,556 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 investigations by AreaSearch, the population of Kingsgrove (South) - Bardwell Park stands at approximately 13,476 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 503 people (3.9%) relative to the 2021 Census, which recorded 12,973 individuals. This shift is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population of 13,471 from June 2025 alongside 7 validated new addresses identified since the Census. With these figures, the local density stands at 3,555 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb in the top quartile of all Australian territories evaluated. The area's post-census growth of 3.9% trailing the broader SA4 region (6.5%) by 2.6 percentage points indicates solid demographic foundations.
Overseas migration served as the primary driver of this growth, accounting for roughly 82.9% of the total population increase in recent times. Projections published by the ABS and Geoscience Australia in 2024 (utilising 2022 as a base year) have been adopted by AreaSearch for each SA2. In instances where these are unavailable, SA2 projections from the NSW State Government's 2022 release (with a 2021 base year) are implemented. Age cohort expansion rates from these datasets are projected forward to cover 2032 through 2041. Future expectations point to expansion in the lower quartile of national trends, with local numbers projected to rise by 415 persons by 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP statistics, representing a 3.0% overall rise across the 16 years.
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233 new dwellings have been approved in Kingsgrove (South) - Bardwell Park over the past five years, an average of 46 a year. That is 3.5 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 36 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 53% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 33, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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An average of 46 new residential approvals have been granted annually in Kingsgrove (South) - Bardwell Park, representing 233 homes over the course of the last 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, there have been 31 approvals registered. With an average of only 0.9 new residents moving in per finished home over the last 5 financial years (specifically from FY-21 to FY-25), supply is keeping pace with or exceeding demand. This grants purchasers a broader selection and supports population increases that could outpace current forecasts, with new homes registering an average building cost of $383,000.
Furthermore, commercial approvals valued at $19.0 million have been logged this financial year, pointing to steady development in the business sector. The volume of new dwelling approvals per capita in Kingsgrove (South) - Bardwell Park is roughly two-thirds of the level seen across Greater Sydney, positioning it in the 52nd percentile of locations nationwide. This rate also sits below the national average, reflecting the established character of the suburb and implying potential planning constraints. Recently approved construction consists of 53.0% detached houses and 47.0% attached dwellings, indicating an increasing supply of medium-density options that provide diverse possibilities across different budgets, ranging from classic family residences to more affordable, smaller options. This marks a notable shift from the present housing stock, which is 80.0% houses, showing a scarcity of developable land and reflecting changing lifestyle preferences and budget constraints. The area has roughly 315 people per dwelling approval, which points to a low density market. Looking forward, the population of Kingsgrove (South) - Bardwell Park is projected to rise by 410 residents by 2041 based on the most recent quarterly figures from AreaSearch. At the current pace of construction, residential supply is expected to easily satisfy demand, creating favorable buyer conditions and potentially supporting population growth that exceeds current predictions.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 7 current infrastructure and development projects inside Kingsgrove (South) - Bardwell Park, worth an estimated $4.82 billion. A further 102 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $59.7 billion. 24 are already under construction and 42 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and sports & recreation. 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 to local infrastructure, major developments, and local planning frameworks are key drivers of regional growth. AreaSearch has identified a total of 24 projects likely to influence the local area. Principal projects include the Bexley North High Density Residential Development, the Salvation Army Bexley North Subdivision, the Booralee Park Playspace Renewal and Fitness Station, and the Sydney Metro City and Southwest, with the most relevant ones detailed in the list below.
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Sydney Metro City and Southwest
A 30km metro rail extension connecting Chatswood to Bankstown via the Sydney CBD. The Chatswood to Sydenham section, featuring a new harbour crossing and seven CBD stations, opened on 19 August 2024. The final stage involves converting the 13.5km T3 Bankstown Line to metro standards between Sydenham and Bankstown, upgrading 11 stations with platform screen doors, lifts, and full accessibility. The T3 line closed in September 2024 to enable conversion works. Following delays caused by over 130 days of industrial action, the Sydenham to Bankstown section is scheduled to open in the second half of 2026.End-to-end high-speed testing at up to 100km/h commenced in November 2025, and the first full-length test run from Tallawong to Bankstown was completed in January 2026. The Bankstown Station transit interchange and community precinct opened in March 2026. When complete, the M1 Line will span 66km with 31 stations, running every four minutes in peak.
Booralee Park Playspace Renewal and Fitness Station
Complete renewal of Booralee Park district-level playspace featuring contemporary play equipment for ages 2-12, outdoor fitness station for all fitness levels, accessible pathways, and improved landscaping. Project includes demolition of existing Daniel Street playground and removal of Bay Street playground. Community consultation completed July 2024.
Bexley North High Density Residential Development
Approved rezoning project allowing construction of three residential flat buildings ranging from 5 to 6 storeys with up to 100 apartments. LEP amendment became effective 21 June 2024, rezoning from R2 Low Density to R4 High Density Residential with increased height limit to 20.5m and FSR to 2:1.
Salvation Army Bexley North Subdivision
State Significant Development involving subdivision of the former Salvation Army training college site. The proposal includes retention of heritage buildings, demolition of other structures, removal of trees, new internal roads and drainage, and creation of residential lots capable of delivering up to 49 dwellings. The project remains under assessment, with subsequent amended applications also lodged to revise the subdivision and housing layout.
Bexley North Hotel Mixed-Use Development
Proposed mixed-use redevelopment of the Bexley North Hotel site, owned by the same family for over 40 years, on a 4,236 sqm landholding. The concept comprises a 4-5 storey eastern building with residential apartments and small retail fronting Slade Road, plus a 6-10 storey western building with a pub, retail tenancies, a 50-room hotel, and residential uses above, totalling approximately 92 apartments across both buildings. Bayside Council did not support the associated planning proposal (PP-2022-2456) to amend height and floor space ratio controls, but a Rezoning Review panel found it had merit and a Gateway Determination was issued on 30 May 2023, allowing public exhibition from 6 November to 1 December 2023.Following exhibition, the proponent withdrew the planning proposal in February 2024. As of 2026 the hotel site is being marketed for sale via Expression of Interest by Colliers and HTL Property, promoted with its mixed-use redevelopment potential (STCA) rather than being pursued as an active council application.
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.
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.
Rail Service Improvement Program - T4 Illawarra & Eastern Suburbs Line
A multi-billion-dollar upgrade (formerly More Trains, More Services) modernising the T4 line for higher frequency. Key works include the Digital Systems Program replacing trackside signals with ETCS Level 2 technology, platform extensions at Waterfall and Kiama for the Mariyung fleet, and power upgrades. As of May 2026, Mariyung trains have commenced passenger service on the South Coast Line (April 2026), and Digital Systems testing continues between Bondi Junction and Erskineville.
7,688 residents of Kingsgrove (South) - Bardwell Park are employed, from a labour force of 7,940. Unemployment sits at 3.2%, with participation at 69.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 10,563, about 78% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local workforce in Kingsgrove (South) - Bardwell Park is highly educated, featuring a strong contingent of professionals, an unemployment rate of just 3.2%, and an estimated job growth rate of 3.1% over the past year. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 7,688, while the local unemployment rate sat 1.0% below the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%, and the participation rate matched the Greater Sydney figure of 69.1%. Census data indicates that a high proportion of 46.0% of local workers operated from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of Covid-19 lockdowns.
The primary employment sectors for local residents are health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training. The suburb exhibits a notable concentration of workers in finance & insurance, with employment in this sector running at 1.2 times the regional average. Conversely, health care & social assistance has a smaller footprint, employing 12.7% of the local workforce compared to 14.1% across the region. Due to its highly residential nature, local employment opportunities appear limited based on the ratio of Census working population to resident population. AreaSearch's analysis of SALM and ABS statistics shows that employment expanded by 3.1% and the labour force grew by 3.5% over the 12-month period, resulting in a 0.3 percentage point rise in the unemployment rate. This trend differed from Greater Sydney, which recorded a 1.9% rise in employment, a 1.9% expansion of the labour force, and a slight reduction in unemployment. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia issued in May-25 offer additional context on future demand trends for Kingsgrove (South) - Bardwell Park. These projections, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential growth. Although employment nationwide is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary widely by sector. Applying these industry projections to the employment profile of Kingsgrove (South) - Bardwell Park indicates local employment growth of 6.8% over five years and 13.7% over ten years (this represents a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate local population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Kingsgrove (South) - Bardwell Park is $2,027 a week (about $105,000 a year), with median personal income at $763 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $56,590 a year against an average of $73,698. 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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Based on the most recent postcode ATO data released for financial year 2023, taxpayers in the Kingsgrove (South) - Bardwell Park SA2 recorded a median income of $56,590 and an average income of $73,698. This exceeds the national average, comparing to a median of $60,817 and an average of $83,003 in Greater Sydney. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current projections place these figures at roughly $62,430 (median) and $81,304 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census reveals that weekly household income is in the 67th percentile ($2,027 weekly), while personal income ranks in the 41st percentile.
Income distribution details show that 27.6% of residents (3,719 individuals) earn between $1,500 and $2,999, mirroring the wider region where 30.9% are in this bracket. Economic capacity is highlighted by the 32.7% of households with high weekly earnings above $3,000, which sustains strong local retail spending. High housing costs account for 16.0% of household income, but strong earnings keep disposable income in the 67th percentile, and the SEIFA index for income places the area in the 7th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Kingsgrove (South) - Bardwell Park had 4,458 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 80% detached houses and 9% apartments. 30% are owned with a mortgage, 27% rented and 43% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $500 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,700 a month. Rent absorbs 24.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 30.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, the housing stock in Kingsgrove (South) - Bardwell Park consisted of 80.0% houses and 20.0% other options (such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and alternative dwellings), compared to the Sydney metro profile of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. The rate of home ownership in Kingsgrove (South) - Bardwell Park was significantly higher than the Sydney metro average at 42.5%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (30.2%) or occupied by tenants (27.3%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,700 was well above the Sydney metro average of $2,427, while the median weekly rent was $500, compared to $470 across Sydney metro.
On a national level, mortgage repayments in Kingsgrove (South) - Bardwell Park are considerably higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are also well above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Kingsgrove (South) - Bardwell Park counted 4,458 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.8 people each. 40% are couples with children, more than in 79% of areas nationally, against 23% couples without children. 21% 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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Family households represent the majority of local households at 77.3%, consisting of couples with children at 40.0%, couples without children at 22.8%, and single-parent homes at 13.0%. Non-family households account for the remaining 22.7%, with single-person households representing 20.5% and group households making up 2.3%. The median household size of 2.8 people is slightly larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
33.7% of adults in Kingsgrove (South) - Bardwell Park hold a university qualification, including 24.1% with a bachelor degree and 7.6% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 15.5% hold a vocational qualification. 7 schools serve the area, with 3,168 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,065 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 levels in Kingsgrove (South) - Bardwell Park sit below regional comparisons, with 33.7% of residents aged 15 and over holding university qualifications, compared to 38.7% across the SA3 area. This difference points to opportunities for local skills development. Bachelor degrees represent the most common qualification at 24.1%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 7.6% and graduate diplomas at 2.0%. Vocational and technical skills are also common, with 26.7% of residents aged 15 and over holding qualifications, comprising advanced diplomas (11.2%) and certificates (15.5%). The level of educational enrolment is high, with 28.6% of residents actively participating in formal study.
This comprises 8.4% of residents in primary school, 7.9% in high school, and 6.5% enrolled in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Kingsgrove (South) - Bardwell Park reaches 152 stops on 33 routes, timetabled for about 5,400 services a week. The typical home sits about 120 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.2 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport connectivity is supported by 152 active stops in Kingsgrove (South) - Bardwell Park, offering a combination of train and bus services. These stops are served by 33 routes, which together provide 5,403 passenger trips every week. Transport access is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 117 meters from the nearest stop. Because the suburb is primarily residential, most commuters travel outside the area, with private cars remaining the dominant mode at 79%, followed by trains at 13%. Car ownership averages 1.2 vehicles per home. Additionally, a high rate of 46.0% of residents work from home (based on the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions).
Across all routes, service frequency averages 771 trips per day, which equates to roughly 35 weekly trips per stop. The map shows the 100 closest transit stops to the central point of the suburb.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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75.1% of residents in Kingsgrove (South) - Bardwell Park report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 97% of areas nationally. 6.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 56.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.3 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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Local health profiles reveal excellent outcomes throughout Kingsgrove (South) - Bardwell Park. AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and chronic illness reveals a very low prevalence of common conditions across all age groups, while the rate of private health insurance is high, covering approximately 56% of the population (~7,560 people). This compares to 59.9% across Greater Sydney. Arthritis and asthma are the most common medical conditions, affecting 6.4% and 5.3% of local residents, respectively. Meanwhile, 75.1% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. Residents aged 65 and over make up 21.3% of the local population (2,866 people), which is higher than the Greater Sydney average of 15.5%.
Seniors in the area display strong health profiles, with national rankings aligning closely with those of the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
40.3% of Kingsgrove (South) - Bardwell Park residents were born overseas and 54.8% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 87% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Chinese (16.6%) and Greek (16.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Kingsgrove (South) - Bardwell Park exhibits high levels of cultural diversity, with 40.3% of the population born outside Australia and 54.8% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the dominant religion in the suburb, with 62.3% of residents identifying with the faith, compared to 49.2% in Greater Sydney. In terms of parent country of birth, the three most common ancestries in Kingsgrove (South) - Bardwell Park are Chinese at 16.6% (compared to the regional average of 8.4%), Greek at 16.3% (compared to the regional average of 1.9%), and Other at 13.5%.
Significant differences also appear in other ethnic backgrounds: Lebanese ancestry is represented at 5.3% (versus 2.6% regionally), Macedonian ancestry at 1.3% (versus 0.4%), and Vietnamese ancestry at 2.0% (versus 1.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Kingsgrove (South) - Bardwell Park is 42. 25.2% 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 42 years in Kingsgrove (South) - Bardwell Park is significantly older than the Greater Sydney median of 37 and the national median of 38. The 75 - 84 age bracket is highly represented at 7.6% compared to Greater Sydney, while the 25 - 34 bracket is less common at 11.8%. Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age bracket has risen from 12.0% to 13.4% of the population, while the 0 to 4 group has dropped from 5.3% to 4.3%. Demographics are expected to shift significantly by 2041, with the 75 to 84 cohort projected to increase by 45% (460 people) to reach 1,483 from 1,022.
The combined age groups of 65 and over will account for 96% of all population growth, highlighting the aging profile of the area, whereas the 25 to 34 and 15 to 24 brackets are expected to shrink.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Kingsgrove (South) - Bardwell Park
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 7 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) | Jul 2026 last 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 — 7 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (12,973 at the 2021 Census → 13,476 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 (119041377). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.