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The median house price in Lidcombe is $2.00m, with units at $750k. House values have moved 6.6% a year compounded over five years.
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Lidcombe has an estimated 24,558 residents, up from 21,197 at the 2021 Census — a change of 3,361 people, or 15.9%. Growth has averaged 2.7% a year over five years, faster than 85% of areas nationally. 540 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 88.4% of that increase. That puts 3,837 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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Demographic research from AreaSearch indicates that Lidcombe has reached an estimated population of 24,558 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 3,361 residents (15.9%) compared to the 21,197 people counted during the 2021 Census. This calculation is derived from the ABS estimated resident population figure of 24,516 recorded in June 2025, alongside 540 validated new addresses identified following the Census. With 3,837 persons per square kilometer, Lidcombe places within the upper 10% of areas nationwide evaluated by AreaSearch, underscoring intense demand for local real estate. The suburb outpaced both Greater Sydney and NSW as a whole, where growth stood at 7.3%, establishing Lidcombe as an influential regional growth hub.
International migration served as the primary catalyst for these gains, generating roughly 88.4% of the recent population additions. Projections for each SA2 region are drawn from ABS/Geoscience Australia figures published in 2024 using 2022 as their baseline, supplemented where necessary by NSW State Government SA2 projections issued in 2022 using a 2021 base. Age-cohort expansion rates derived from these models have been integrated across all districts for 2032 through 2041. Looking ahead, Lidcombe is positioned within the top quartile nationwide for demographic expansion, with forecasts anticipating an additional 6,200 persons by 2041 based on the most recent annual ERP metrics, culminating in a cumulative 25.1% rise across the 16 years.
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704 new dwellings have been approved in Lidcombe over the past five years, an average of 140 a year. That places the area in the 89th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 6 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 140 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 31% 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 planning permissions in Lidcombe average roughly 140 homes each year, totaling 704 approved dwellings across the last 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Over this same span of 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), an average of 4.4 new residents entered the area per home built, pointing to residential supply trailing behind demographic demand and fostering heightened competition among buyers. The average anticipated construction value for these newly approved residences stands at $412,000, aligning with broader regional benchmarks. Concurrently, $90.7 million in non-residential commercial approvals have been registered during this financial year, illustrating strong commercial commitment.
Per capita building volume in Lidcombe sits at approximately 75% of the wider Greater Sydney benchmark, placing the suburb at the 57th percentile in countrywide assessments. The composition of approved residential building comprises 31.0% detached houses alongside 69.0% medium-to-high density attached homes. This pronounced emphasis on multi-unit development provides accessible entry price points for downsizers, first-time purchasers, and property investors. An average of roughly 244 residents per building approval highlights Lidcombe's profile as an evolving residential market. Longer-term demographic forecasts from AreaSearch's latest quarterly update show Lidcombe adding 6,158 residents by 2041. Although residential construction activity is progressing at a steady rate alongside this expansion, buyers could experience tighter market competition as local demand builds.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 23 current infrastructure and development projects inside Lidcombe, worth an estimated $1.38 billion. A further 122 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $62.4 billion. 40 are already under construction and 55 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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Local infrastructure investments, major developments, and civic planning initiatives play a crucial role in shaping district growth. AreaSearch has pinpointed 42 projects poised to influence the locality. Notable developments include The Concourse at Lidcombe, the Lidcombe Town Centre Public Domain Plan, the Central Lidcombe Multi-Storey Warehouse, and the New Auburn Basketball Centre, which feature among the most significant works.
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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.
Coleman Park Landscape Masterplan
Comprehensive landscape masterplan and park upgrades for Coleman Park in Berala, featuring upgraded sports fields, a new fitness circuit and outdoor gym, inclusive playspaces, multi-use courts, dog off-leash area improvements, and upgraded amenities block.
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.
Lidcombe Remembrance Park Upgrade
Major public park upgrade featuring a central play shade structure, multiplay and sensory play equipment, active play zones, new amenities building, native gardens, accessible pathways, and landscape embellishments.
2 Mark Street & 1-3 Marsden Street Mixed-Use Development
The 2 Mark Street and 1-3 Marsden Street project in Lidcombe is a transit-oriented high-density mixed-use development situated close to Lidcombe Railway Station. The development includes multi-storey residential apartment buildings comprising approximately 135 units, ground-floor commercial and retail tenancies, landscaped communal podiums, and basement car parking. Development Application consent was granted by Cumberland City Council and the Sydney Central City Planning Panel.
14,355 residents of Lidcombe are employed, from a labour force of 14,761. Unemployment sits at 2.8%, with participation at 68.2%. 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 well-educated labor force with a strong presence of professional services, an unemployment rate of 2.8%, and an estimated employment growth of 3.4% over the previous year. As of March 2026, 14,355 residents are employed, and the local unemployment rate stands at 1.4% lower than the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%, while workforce participation rates remain comparable to the 68.9% observed in Greater Sydney. Census data indicates that 34.5% of residents worked from home, a figure that may reflect the lingering effects of Covid-19 lockdowns. Local employment is predominantly concentrated in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and accommodation & food services.
Notably, accommodation & food demonstrates pronounced local concentration, capturing a workforce proportion 1.7 times higher than the broader region. Conversely, professional & technical roles are comparatively underrepresented, accounting for 8.3% of workers against 11.5% regionally. Comparing the Census working population against resident numbers suggests a substantial portion of the community travels outside the area for employment. According to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, employment levels rose by 3.4% and the labour force grew by 3.2% during the year to March 2026, which caused the unemployment rate to drop by 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment growth of 1.9% and labour force growth of 1.9%, with only a marginal decline in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Mar-26 provide additional insight into potential future demand within Lidcombe. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Lidcombe's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 13.9% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
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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Data from the ATO compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicates that taxpayer earnings in the Lidcombe SA2 sit below the national benchmark. Median taxpayer earnings were recorded at $46,342 alongside an average of $56,346, whereas Greater Sydney registered $60,817 and $83,003 across the respective metrics. Factoring in a Wage Price Index increase of 10.32% since financial year 2023 lifts estimated median earnings to $51,124 and the average to $62,161 as of March 2026. Looking at the 2021 Census, weekly household earnings of $1,886 placed the area at the 58th percentile, while individual earnings ranked at the 29th percentile.
Around 33.7% of residents (8,276 individuals) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket, which parallels the 30.9% regional proportion. Accommodation costs absorb 19.7% of total earnings, yet disposable income remains at the 53rd percentile, supported by a SEIFA economic decile score of 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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According to the most recent Census, the local housing mix in Lidcombe consisted of 46.3% separate houses and 53.7% attached and alternative dwellings (incorporating apartments, semi-detached residences, and other housing forms), contrasting with Sydney metro's distribution of 55.9% separate houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Outright property ownership in Lidcombe reached 24.8%, trailing the metropolitan standard, with 31.0% of homes under a mortgage and 44.1% occupied by tenants. Median monthly mortgage commitments stood at $2,230 compared to $2,427 across Sydney metro, while median weekly rental costs were $480 versus $470 across greater Sydney.
Nationally, local mortgage costs sit well above the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents noticeably outstrip the nationwide benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Lidcombe counted 6,701 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 7,764 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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Families constitute the vast majority of local households at 75.2%, made up of couples with children (35.8%), couples without children (25.9%), and single-parent households (10.9%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 24.8%, consisting of single-person dwellings at 15.8% and shared group living at 8.9%. The area records an average household size of 3.0 people, exceeding the 2.7 benchmark for Greater Sydney.
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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Tertiary qualification levels in Lidcombe are elevated compared to broader regional benchmarks, with 37.5% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees, surpassing both the NSW level of 32.2% and the nationwide average of 30.4%. Bachelor qualifications represent the largest proportion at 26.7%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 9.1% and graduate diplomas at 1.7%. Technical and vocational credentials make up 23.6% among residents aged 15+, comprising advanced diplomas at 12.7% and certificate-level awards at 10.9%. A substantial 32.1% of the local population is actively engaged in formal studies. This cohort includes 9.0% attending higher education or university programs, 7.0% enrolled in primary schools, and 5.6% undertaking secondary schooling.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Lidcombe reaches 123 stops on 21 routes, timetabled for about 15,400 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 transportation networks across Lidcombe encompass 123 active boarding locations across rail and bus corridors. These points are connected by 21 separate transit lines, delivering 15,443 passenger trips each week. Transit connectivity is rated as excellent, with typical walking distances of 149 meters to the closest stop. Given its predominantly residential profile, the majority of commuters travel outwards, with private vehicles serving as the main travel method at 58%, followed by 29% utilizing trains and 6% taking buses. Private car ownership stands at an average of 1.0 per household, sitting lower than regional figures, while 34.5% of residents worked from home during the 2021 Census under prevailing COVID-19 settings.
Transit schedules across all operational routes generate an average of 2,206 trips per day, translating to roughly 125 weekly departures per stop. The accompanying mapping illustrates the 100 closest stops relative to the center 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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AreaSearch evaluations of mortality figures and long-term health conditions highlight favorable health metrics across Lidcombe, with low instances of common ailments across all age demographics. Concurrently, private health insurance uptake is comparatively low, covering roughly 48% of the populace (~11,665 people), in contrast to 59.9% throughout Greater Sydney and the nationwide rate of 55.7%. The primary diagnosed chronic conditions within the suburb are diabetes (4.7%) and arthritis (4.0%), while 83.1% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, outperforming the Greater Sydney rate of 74.6%. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 13.6% of the population (3,339 people), compared to 15.5% across Greater Sydney.
Health outcomes for older residents remain strong, tracking closely with nationwide benchmarks.
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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Cultural diversity is exceptionally pronounced in Lidcombe, where 68.0% of the population was born abroad and 79.3% speak a non-English language at home. Christianity forms the most widespread religious affiliation, representing 36.8% of locals. A notable concentration is evident among Buddhist adherents, who make up 10.4% of the community compared to the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%. Evaluating parental country of birth reveals that the three primary ancestral groups in Lidcombe are Chinese at 24.9% (exceeding the 8.4% regional share), Other ancestries at 24.1% (compared to 16.0% regionally), and Korean at 15.9% (substantially higher than the 1.1% metropolitan benchmark).
Other notable ethnic representations include Vietnamese residents at 4.5% (against 1.8% regionally), Filipino at 3.4% (versus 2.0%), and Lebanese at 3.2% (compared to 2.6%).
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. 39.2% 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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Lidcombe's demographic composition is heavily weighted toward younger adults without dependents. Residents aged 25 - 44 represent 39.9% of the population as at August 2026, compared to 31.4% throughout Greater Sydney, while younger cohorts aged 0 - 24 comprise 26.6% versus 30.4% regionally. The estimated median age in the suburb is 34 as at August 2026, dropping from 35 at the 2021 Census and remaining lower than the Greater Sydney median of 37 from that Census. The most noticeable demographic shift since the Census occurred among the 45 - 64 age bracket, contracting from 23.4% to an estimated 19.8%.
By 2041, senior cohorts aged 65+ are projected to drive the bulk of local population expansion, increasing by 2,236 residents (67%) to reach 5,576.
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 Sep 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
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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 · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 last month all 24 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 — 540 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (21,197 at the 2021 Census → 24,558 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 (125011586). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.