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The median house price in Lidcombe is $2.00m, with units at $751k. House values have moved 6.6% a year compounded over five years.
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Lidcombe has an estimated 24,543 residents, up from 21,197 at the 2021 Census — a change of 3,346 people, or 15.8%. Growth has averaged 2.7% a year over five years, faster than 86% of areas nationally. 527 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 88.4% of that increase. That puts 3,835 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 resident count of Lidcombe stands at approximately 24,543 in May 2026. Since the 2021 Census reported 21,197 people, this represents an expansion of 3,346 people (15.8%). The calculation is based on the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 24,516 plus 527 validated new addresses registered after the Census. This population level yields a density of 3,834 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality in the top 10% of all national areas analyzed by AreaSearch and highlighting the intense demand for local land. The 15.8% rate of expansion since the 2021 census outpaced the state (7.1%) and Greater Sydney, highlighting the area as a regional growth leader.
This population rise was mainly fueled by international migration, which accounted for roughly 88.4% of the overall demographic gains in recent times. For each SA2 boundary, AreaSearch incorporates projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. If an SA2 lacks coverage in this release, projections compiled by the NSW State Government in 2022 using 2021 as the base year are substituted. Age bracket expansion rates derived from these sources are extended to all regions for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Future demographic modelling points to a substantial population expansion in the highest quartile of national statistical divisions, with the location projected to add 6,252 persons to 2041 based on the most recent annual ERP statistics, which represents a total increase of 25.4% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
1,109 new dwellings have been approved in Lidcombe over the past five years, an average of 221 a year. That places the area in the 83rd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 9 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 121 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 29% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 99, 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 approximately 221 residential building approvals have been issued annually in Lidcombe, representing 1,109 homes during the last 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, 91 approvals have been registered. The arrival of 2.8 people to the locality for every new home built between FY-21 and FY-25 points to strong demand supporting local real estate values. New residential structures carry an average construction value of $211,000, which is lower than the regional average and points to more economical housing alternatives for buyers. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $90.7 million this financial year, showing strong commercial momentum locally.
Lidcombe displays per capita building approval volumes comparable to Greater Sydney, maintaining a supply balance aligned with neighboring districts, even though building starts have slowed recently. Current development activity comprises 29.0% detached houses and 71.0% medium and high-density housing. Emphasizing higher-density formats delivers more affordable purchase points and serves downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. This trend departs noticeably from the historical housing stock (which currently consists of 46.0% houses), indicating a reduction in vacant residential land alongside changing household preferences and affordability constraints. With approximately 310 people per residential approval, Lidcombe shows a market in transition. Demographic projections indicate that Lidcombe will add 6,225 residents by 2041, measured from the latest quarterly estimate compiled by AreaSearch. Given current building trends, the supply of new housing should comfortably satisfy demand, supporting favorable buyer conditions while potentially paving the way for growth that surpasses these projections.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 17 current infrastructure and development projects inside Lidcombe, worth an estimated $1.26 billion. A further 114 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $61.9 billion. 36 are already under construction and 43 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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Changes to local infrastructure, large projects, and planning policies play a major role in regional performance. AreaSearch has identified 42 projects expected to influence the locality. Key initiatives include The Concourse at Lidcombe, Lidcombe Town Centre Public Domain Plan, New Auburn Basketball Centre, and Central Lidcombe Multi-Storey Warehouse, with details on the most relevant projects provided in the following list.
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The Concourse at Lidcombe
DOOLEYS is redeveloping its Lidcombe Catholic Club as The Concourse at Lidcombe, a major hospitality and events upgrade delivered with Buildcorp. Works are underway and include refurbished club facilities, new restaurants, bars and cafes, upgraded arrivals on John Street and Church Street, improved member areas, childrens play facilities, extra parking, and a dedicated functions and events centre with capacity for up to 500 guests. The project is being delivered in stages while the club remains operational, with major new destinations expected to open through the redevelopment period.
80 Betty Cuthbert Drive Mixed-Use Development
Repurposing of a 5.9-hectare NSW Government-owned site in Lidcombe for mixed health, education, and residential uses. The site is subdivided into three lots: 3.16 hectares transferred to Homes NSW for 48 new homes including 18 social and affordable dwellings, an 8,900 square meter site for the MS Plus wellbeing centre which opened in March 2025, and a third site retained by the Government. Demolition of the former health facility is underway as of early 2026.
Auburn Basketball Centre of Excellence
Construction has commenced on the Auburn Basketball Centre of Excellence at Wyatt Park. The project will deliver two additional indoor basketball courts, a gym, hot and cold recovery spaces, sport science and sports medicine areas, a film room, office and meeting rooms, player and spectator amenities, and associated access, parking and landscaping works. The centre is intended to support the Sydney Kings, Sydney Flames, Hoops Capital Academy and local community basketball pathways.
Lidcombe Town Centre Public Domain Plan
Cumberland City Council's staged revitalisation of the Lidcombe Town Centre is being delivered under the Public Domain Plan adopted in August 2023. The first major stage, the Joseph Street Precinct Upgrade (also known as the Lidcombe Town Centre High Street Activation Project), is jointly funded by the NSW Government's WestInvest program and Cumberland Council, with a combined budget of around 10.4 million dollars. Works span Joseph Street and Bridge Street between Railway Street and Vaughan Street, transforming the area into a vibrant 'Eat Street' with outdoor dining, upgraded paving and footpaths, raised pedestrian crossings, angled on-street parking, new street tree planting, integrated public art including a digital art platform, electric vehicle charging points and upgraded lighting and wayfinding.The construction tender was awarded with works proposed to commence in February 2026. Subsequent stages cover the John Street Precinct (concept design exhibited June 2025, supported by the Australian Government Thriving Suburbs Program) and the Remembrance Park upgrade with a new playspace, plus links to the future Pippita Rail Trail.
Central Lidcombe Multi-Storey Warehouse
Central is a pioneering 2-level, 5-Star Green Star warehouse facility spanning up to 40,000sqm. Designed by Hale Capital Partners and LaSalle Investment Management, it features 10 individual tenancies from 3,000sqm. Located alongside the M4 Motorway, it includes dual-level flexible warehousing spaces, ground to first floor height of 11.5m, B-Double access, dedicated EV charging, and extensive hardstand areas. Practical completion is expected in Q2 2026.
Pippita Rail Trail
The Pippita Rail Trail is a proposed 2.4 km walking and cycling corridor linking Lidcombe Train Station with Sydney Olympic Park along the former Abattoir Branch rail corridor. The masterplan completed public consultation in March 2024. The project has since been incorporated into Cumberland City Council's active transport planning, secured grant funding, and remains in the planning and design phase with construction funding still to be confirmed.
Joseph Street Precinct Upgrade
The Joseph Street Precinct Upgrade aims to transform the area into a vibrant Eat Street with enhanced pedestrian facilities, outdoor dining opportunities, upgraded footpaths, new street tree planting, public art, and improved street furniture to provide more public space and better public streets.
Lidcombe Infrastructure Upgrade
Rail corridor upgrade at Lidcombe delivered under the Rail Service Improvement Program (formerly More Trains, More Services) to simplify and modernise the Sydney Trains network. Work covers removal, relocation and reconfiguration of track and signalling infrastructure, modification of electrical assets and combined service routes including removal of high-voltage cables, upgrades to overhead wiring and structures, drainage improvements, and civil and structural activities supporting the corridor upgrade. The works improve train movements through the Lidcombe junction and Lidcombe Loop, enabling higher capacity and faster network recovery after incidents.Main construction began in September 2022 under the Transport for Tomorrow alliance (Laing O'Rourke and KBR) with Transport for NSW. The upgrade underpinned the October 2024 adjusted timetable that integrated Sydney Metro City and Southwest into the heavy rail network, rerouted Liverpool to City services via Regents Park and Lidcombe, and established the new T6 Lidcombe and Bankstown Line. Separate works at Lidcombe Station continue under the Rail Infrastructure Upgrades project for the Mariyung and Regional Rail fleets, with activity recorded through January 2026.
14,355 residents of Lidcombe are employed, from a labour force of 14,761. Unemployment sits at 2.8%, with participation at 68.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.7% 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. 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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Lidcombe features a highly qualified labor force with strong representation in professional services, an unemployment rate of only 2.8%, and an estimated annual job growth of 3.4%. By March 2026, employed residents numbered 14,355, with an unemployment rate 1.4% below the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%, while labor force participation was similar to the Greater Sydney level of 69.1%. Census responses indicate that a significant 34.5% of the workforce worked from home, though this figure may be influenced by pandemic-related lockdowns. Resident employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and accommodation & food.
The accommodation & food industry shows a particularly high concentration, with local employment at 1.7 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical roles are underrepresented at 8.3% compared to 11.5% across the wider region. Although local employment options are present, the ratio of Census working residents to local jobs suggests that a large portion of the population travels outside the area for work. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics for the year ending March 2026, employment rose by 3.4% and the labor force expanded by 3.2%, yielding a 0.2 percentage point decrease in the unemployment rate. This outpaced Greater Sydney, where employment and the labor force both rose by 1.9%, and unemployment had a minor decrease. National employment forecasts from May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context on prospective demand in Lidcombe. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future growth. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary widely by sector. Weighting these national sector projections against Lidcombe's specific employment distribution suggests local jobs will increase by 6.7% over five years and 13.9% over ten years, representing a basic weighted extrapolation for illustrative purposes that excludes local population forecasts.
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Median household income in Lidcombe is $1,886 a week (about $98,000 a year), with median personal income at $704 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $46,342 a year against an average of $56,346. 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 financial year 2023 ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch, the Lidcombe SA2 recorded income levels below the national average. The median income of taxpayers in the Lidcombe SA2 was $46,342 and the average income was $56,346, compared to Greater Sydney averages of $60,817 and $83,003. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 are approximately $51,124 for median income and $62,161 for average income. Census data shows household income at the 58th percentile ($1,886 weekly), while individual income sits at the 29th percentile.
Income distribution analysis shows 33.7% of the population (8,270 individuals) earning between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the wider regional trend of 30.9% in this bracket. High housing costs account for 19.7% of earnings, yet strong overall income keeps disposable levels at the 53rd percentile, with a SEIFA income placement in the 6th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Lidcombe had 6,701 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 46% detached houses and 36% apartments. 31% are owned with a mortgage, 44% rented and 25% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $480 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,230 a month, a total housing cost higher than 87% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 25.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.3%. 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 dwelling mix in Lidcombe at the time of the latest Census consisted of 46.3% houses and 53.7% other dwellings, such as semi-detached properties, apartments, and alternative structures, compared to the Sydney metropolitan breakdown of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Lidcombe was lower than the Sydney metropolitan rate at 24.8%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (31.0%) or renting (44.1%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the locality was below the Sydney metropolitan average at $2,230, while the median weekly rent was $480, compared to regional averages of $2,427 and $470.
On a national level, Lidcombe's monthly mortgage payments are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are above the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Lidcombe counted 6,701 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 7,759 today, averaging 3.0 people each. 36% are couples with children, against 26% couples without children. 16% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.2 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households constitute 75.2% of the local household structure, consisting of couples with children at 35.8%, couples without children at 25.9%, and single parent households at 10.9%. The remaining 24.8% consists of non-family households, with single-person households representing 15.8% and group households making up 8.9% of the total. The median household size of 3.0 people is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
37.5% of adults in Lidcombe hold a university qualification, including 26.7% with a bachelor degree and 9.1% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 10.9% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 1,149 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,043 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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The educational profile of the locality is distinct within the region, with university qualification rates at 37.5% of residents aged 15+ exceeding the Australian average of 30.4% and the NSW state level of 32.2%, highlighting a strong local commitment to higher education. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 26.7%, followed by postgraduate degrees (9.1%) and graduate diplomas (1.7%). Vocational courses account for 23.6% of qualifications among residents aged 15+ including advanced diplomas (12.7%) and certificates (10.9%). Enrollment rates in education are high, with 32.1% of the population participating in formal study.
This student population includes 9.0% in tertiary programs, 7.0% in primary schools, and 5.6% in secondary schools.
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Public transport in Lidcombe reaches 127 stops on 20 routes, timetabled for about 18,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 150 m from its nearest stop. Trains carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.0 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 analysis shows 127 active transit stops operating in Lidcombe, offering a combination of rail and bus services. These stops are served by 20 distinct routes, which accommodate 18,146 passenger trips each week. Transit access is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 148 meters from their nearest stop. Because Lidcombe is primarily residential, the majority of commuters travel outside the area, with private vehicles remaining the primary mode of travel at 58%, followed by trains at 29% and buses at 6%. Average vehicle ownership is 1.0 per household, below the regional average.
A significant 34.5% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related conditions. Transit service frequency averages 2,592 trips daily across all routes, which corresponds to approximately 142 weekly trips per stop. The adjacent map displays the 100 closest transit stops to the central point of the area.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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83.1% of residents in Lidcombe report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 91% of areas nationally. 4.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 47.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.3 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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Health indicators compiled by AreaSearch reveal strong outcomes in Lidcombe, characterized by low mortality rates, a low prevalence of chronic medical conditions across all age cohorts, and a private health insurance rate of approximately 48% of the population (~11,657 people). This compares to a private coverage rate of 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%. The most common medical conditions recorded among residents were diabetes and arthritis, affecting 4.7% and 4.0% of the population. Conversely, 83.1% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 13.7% of the population (3,357 people), which is lower than the Greater Sydney average of 15.5%. Senior health metrics are positive, with national comparisons aligning with those of the broader community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
68.0% of Lidcombe residents were born overseas and 79.3% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 99% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Chinese (24.9%) and Korean (15.9%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Lidcombe ranks among the most multicultural communities in the nation, with 68.0% of residents born outside Australia and 79.3% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 36.8% of the population. The most prominent religious overrepresentation is Buddhism, which is practiced by 10.4% of residents, compared to the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%. Regarding family heritage based on parental country of birth, the three largest ancestral cohorts in Lidcombe are Chinese at 24.9% of the population (well above the regional average of 8.4%), Other at 24.1% (exceeding the regional average of 16.0%), and Korean at 15.9% (substantially higher than the regional average of 1.1%).
Other ethnic groups also show high concentrations compared to the wider region, with Vietnamese residents representing 4.5% of the population (versus 1.8% regionally), Lebanese at 3.2% (versus 2.6%), and Filipino at 3.4% (versus 2.0%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Lidcombe is 34, younger than 79% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 38.8% 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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Lidcombe's median age of 34 years is younger than the Greater Sydney average of 37 and the national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, the area has a high proportion of residents aged 25 - 34 (23.7%) and a lower proportion aged 5 - 14 (7.3%). The concentration of residents aged 25 - 34 is higher than the national figure of 14.6%. Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age bracket has increased from 13.4% to 15.1% of the population, and the 65 to 74 group has risen from 7.4% to 8.6%.
Meanwhile, the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 11.4% to 9.4%, and the 5 to 14 cohort declined from 8.8% to 7.3%. Population projections for 2041 indicate significant demographic shifts, with the 75 to 84 cohort expected to grow by 112%, adding 991 residents to reach a total of 1,875.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Lidcombe
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 | Jul 2026 last month all 23 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 Jul 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 — 527 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (21,197 at the 2021 Census → 24,543 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 (125011586). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.