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The median house price in Minto - St Andrews is $1.03m, with units at $800k. House values have moved 6.2% a year compounded over five years.
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Minto - St Andrews has an estimated 22,232 residents, up from 21,335 at the 2021 Census — a change of 897 people, or 4.2%. 193 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 1,792 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 assessments by AreaSearch indicate that the population of Minto - St Andrews stands at approximately 22,232 as of Aug 2026. Relative to the 2021 Census tally of 21,335 people, this represents an addition of 897 people (4.2%). This net movement is derived from the ABS estimated resident population figure of 22,009 recorded as of June 2025 alongside 193 validated new addresses registered following the Census date. Consequently, the local population density reaches 1,791 persons per square kilometer, tracking higher than the benchmark across national locations evaluated by AreaSearch. Inbound overseas migration served as the primary growth engine, accounting for roughly 69.6% of recent net population additions.
Projections published in 2024 by ABS/Geoscience Australia utilizing 2022 as a baseline are applied by AreaSearch across SA2 locations, supplemented where needed by NSW State Government SA2 modeling released in 2022 using 2021 as its base year. Age-cohort expansion rates from these series are further projected across all geographies for 2032 to 2041. Over the coming years, demographic shifts are projected to generate population gains slightly beneath the national statistical area median, expanding by 1,507 persons to 2041 according to recent annual ERP benchmarks, which translates to a cumulative rise of 5.8% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
315 new dwellings have been approved in Minto - St Andrews over the past five years, an average of 63 a year. That is 2.9 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 61 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 56% 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 building approvals across Minto - St Andrews have averaged roughly 63 new homes annually, totaling 315 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Because local population intake averaged only 0.5 people per year for every dwelling constructed over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), additions to housing stock are matching or outpacing demand, expanding purchasing opportunities and establishing room for demographic expansion beyond projected numbers. Furthermore, incoming dwellings carry an average construction value of $275,000, which sits below regional figures and highlights cost-effective housing delivery.
Commercial development is also advancing briskly, evidenced by $79.4 million in commercial approvals registered during this financial year. Residential building volumes across Minto - St Andrews are noticeably constrained when compared against Greater Sydney, registering 56.0% below regional average per person. Although this restricted delivery pipeline historically underpins demand and pricing across established dwellings, local construction has gained momentum lately. Overall building rates remain below the national benchmark, indicative of an established urban fabric and potential zoning or land boundaries. Recent building approvals are split between detached houses at 56.0% and medium and high-density housing at 44.0%, delivering a broader mix of attached dwellings that span diverse budgets, ranging from standalone family residences to compact options. This marks a shift away from the prevailing built form (currently 86.0% houses), reflecting a scarcity of greenfield sites alongside evolving household preferences for varied, cost-accessible accommodation. With roughly 287 people per dwelling approval, the locality maintains low-density characteristics. Forecasts project that Minto - St Andrews will welcome an additional 1,280 residents through to 2041 based on the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. Sustaining current construction paces will allow residential supply to adequately satisfy demographic demand, fostering favourable market conditions for purchasers and enabling population growth beyond baseline forecasts.
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 10 current infrastructure and development projects inside Minto - St Andrews, worth an estimated $15.8 billion. A further 148 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $37.2 billion. 43 are already under construction and 69 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Infrastructure upgrades, major planning initiatives, and state works play a decisive role in shaping local growth and community connectivity. AreaSearch has pinpointed 21 projects positioned to influence the surrounding district. Notable developments include Minto Industry Park, Minto Multicultural Community Centre Enhancement, Minto Logistics Hub, and Greater Macarthur Growth Area - Glenfield to Macarthur Corridor, with the primary initiatives outlined below.
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Minto Multicultural Community Centre Enhancement
An upgrade to the South West Multicultural and Community Centre (SWMACC) in Minto, funded by the NSW Government through the Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants Program. The project delivers new and improved amenities to support a range of social programs targeting youth suicide prevention, homelessness, food insecurity, family and domestic violence, and social or cultural isolation. Key features include shower and laundry facilities, upgraded toilets, kitchen enhancements with new freezer, cold storage and pantry, two small interview and meeting rooms, a loading bay, storage room, landscaped garden seating, and an outdoor pergola for cultural artefacts.
Minto Logistics Hub
State Significant Development delivering approximately 112,000 sqm of warehouse and logistics facilities across staged development at Minto. The project includes high-clearance warehouses, offices, external hardstand storage, B-double access and sustainability initiatives including rooftop solar, EV charging and smart metering. Construction continues in stages responding to tenant demand, with planning modifications still being assessed for later stages.
Greater Macarthur Growth Area - Glenfield to Macarthur Corridor
The Greater Macarthur Growth Area is a strategic state-led initiative delivering up to 58,000 new homes and 40,000 jobs by 2040. The 2026 updates confirm the Greater Macarthur and Wilton Infrastructure Plan is active to sequence roads, water, and schools. Key progress includes the Appin (Part) and North Appin precincts, which were on public exhibition until late 2025 to provide over 15,000 homes. Landcom is actively progressing Macarthur Gardens North and Glenfield precincts, with the South West Sydney Rail Planning business case for the extension from Bradfield to Macarthur scheduled for completion in mid-2026.
Glenfield to Campbelltown Infrastructure Upgrade
Transport for NSW rail corridor upgrade between Glenfield and Campbelltown, delivered under the Rail Service Improvement Program (formerly More Trains, More Services). Work occurs within and adjacent to the rail corridor and includes upgrading electrical cables, overhead wiring and structures at the Glenfield, Glenfield South and Ingleburn substations, installing new corridor infrastructure to enable extra services, modifying electrical assets and combined service routes, and completing civil and structural activities to support the corridor upgrade. The upgrade lifts power supply capacity and reliability on the T8 Airport & South Line, enabling more frequent services for Campbelltown, Minto, Ingleburn, Macquarie Fields and Macarthur passengers.Delivery is by the Transport for Tomorrow alliance (Laing O'Rourke and KBR) on behalf of Transport for NSW. Construction is ongoing, with the project confirmed as in progress on the Transport for NSW project page reviewed in April 2026. The broader Rail Service Improvement Program received $1.1 billion over four years in the 2026-27 NSW Budget.
Minto Industry Park
Premium industrial park by ESR Australia delivering modern warehouse and distribution facilities with sustainability features including solar PV arrays, solar embedded network, LED lighting, EV charging stations, and rainwater recycling. Comprising two buildings each with two warehouse tenancies and mezzanine offices, targeting a 5-star Green Star v1 rating. Practical completion reached March 2026. Two tenancies of 9,344 sqm and 10,221 sqm are now available, with 14.6m ridge height, 50m wide hardstand, and ESFR fire suppression.Located adjacent to the Macarthur Intermodal Terminal with easy access to the M31 and Campbelltown Road.
Minto Gardens Retirement Village
Vibrant retirement community in Sydneys Macarthur Region offering modern independent living apartments, affordable housing, residential aged care with dementia wing, and facilities including cafe, BBQ areas, playground, dog park, gym, and landscaped gardens.
Kirkham Lane Improvements
Road improvements to Kirkham Lane to enhance local traffic flow and safety for residents in the growing Campbelltown area.
One Minto Renewal Project
The One Minto Renewal Project revitalized a 1970s public housing estate in Minto, transforming it into a mixed-tenure community with 1,150 affordable private and public homes (30% social housing, 70% private), including 1,150 new and 176 refurbished dwellings. Key features include six public reserves with playing fields, a multi-use community facility, pedestrian and cycleways, green streetscapes, open spaces, parklands, energy-efficient designs, and improved road connections.
11,490 residents of Minto - St Andrews are employed, from a labour force of 12,208. Unemployment sits at 5.9%, with participation at 70.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 20,373, about 92% 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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Minto - St Andrews features a capable local workforce anchored by essential services, registering an unemployment rate of 5.9% alongside an estimated employment growth of 7.4% over the past year. Employed residents numbered 11,490 as of March 2026, with local unemployment tracking 1.8% higher than the 4.1% recorded for Greater Sydney, while overall labor participation aligns closely with the Greater Sydney benchmark of 68.9%. According to Census records, a significant 27.7% of employed locals carried out their duties from home, an outcome influenced by Covid-19 restrictions at the time. The primary employment sectors for local workers are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and transport, postal & warehousing.
Transport, postal & warehousing stands out with strong local concentration, capturing a workforce proportion 1.9 times the regional level. In contrast, professional & technical roles are underrepresented, making up 5.2% of workers compared to the 11.5% regional norm. Given the discrepancy between resident workers and local jobs recorded in Census metrics, this predominantly residential community offers comparatively few internal workplace opportunities. Analysis from AreaSearch using SALM and ABS figures indicates that between the year ending March 2026, employment grew by 7.4 percent while the labour force expanded by 7.8 percent, which led to an increase of 0.4 percentage points in the unemployment rate. This trend contrasts sharply with Greater Sydney, where both employment and the labour force grew by 1.9 percent, resulting in only a slight decline in unemployment. Insights from Jobs and Skills Australia's national forecasts for the period Mar-26 can help anticipate future job demand in Minto - St Andrews. These forecasts span five and ten year horizons and have been overlaid with local employment data to project growth trends. Nationally, employment is expected to rise by 6.6 percent over five years and by 13.7 percent over ten years, though sectoral growth varies considerably. When these industry-specific rates are applied to the employment composition of Minto - St Andrews, the area is projected to see a 6.3 percent rise over five years and a 13.4 percent rise over ten years. This calculation represents a basic weighted extrapolation intended for illustration and does not incorporate localized population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Minto - St Andrews is $1,727 a week (about $90,000 a year), with median personal income at $712 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $54,460 a year against an average of $59,909. 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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ATO postcode statistics for financial year 2023 compiled by AreaSearch show taxpayers in the Minto - St Andrews SA2 earning a median income of $54,460 and an average income of $59,909. These metrics sit below nationwide averages, as well as the Greater Sydney median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Applying a 10.32% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 adjusts estimated earnings to roughly $60,080 (median) and $66,092 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census positioned weekly household earnings at the 48th percentile ($1,727 weekly), whereas individual incomes placed at the 30th percentile.
Household income brackets show 37.5% of residents (8,337 people) within the $1,500 - 2,999 band, aligning with the regional share of 30.9%. Severe housing cost pressures leave residents with 80.8% of income after shelter expenses, ranking at the 46th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Minto - St Andrews had 6,539 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 86% detached houses and 3% apartments. 45% are owned with a mortgage, 33% rented and 22% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $370 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,035 a month, a total housing cost higher than 76% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 21.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.2%. 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 Minto - St Andrews consisted of 85.5% houses and 14.5% other dwellings including apartments and semi-detached properties, whereas Sydney metro recorded 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Outright homeownership in Minto - St Andrews stood at 22.4%, trailing the Sydney metro rate, while mortgaged properties accounted for 44.7% and rental homes comprised 32.9%. Monthly mortgage commitments averaged $2,035 at the median, sitting below the Sydney metro level of $2,427, while median weekly rent was $370 versus $470 across Sydney metro. Compared against nationwide benchmarks, local mortgage payments surpass the Australian median of $1,863, while rental rates remain under the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Minto - St Andrews counted 6,539 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 3.1 people each. 46% are couples with children, more than in 90% of areas nationally, against 18% couples without children. 17% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 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 80.7%, led by couples with children at 45.6%, couples without children at 18.2%, and single parent families at 15.3%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 19.3%, split between single-person households at 17.1% and group households at 2.1%. With a median household size of 3.1 people, domestic occupancy in the area exceeds the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
26.0% of adults in Minto - St Andrews hold a university qualification, including 17.0% with a bachelor degree and 7.7% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 21.0% hold a vocational qualification. 10 schools serve the area, with 3,674 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,011 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Tertiary educational attainment presents an area for development, as university-level qualification rates in the community (26.0%) trail the Greater Sydney benchmark of 38.0%. This dynamic highlights substantial opportunities for targeted educational programs. Among degree holders, bachelor degrees represent 17.0%, postgraduate qualifications account for 7.7%, and graduate diplomas comprise 1.3%. Meanwhile, vocational and technical qualifications are well established, with 31.0% of residents aged 15+ holding practical credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (10.0%) and certificates (21.0%). Formal study engagement is substantial across the population, with 33.3% of local residents actively attending an educational institution.
This learning cohort comprises 12.7% enrolled in primary education, 9.0% attending secondary education, and 5.6% engaged in tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Minto - St Andrews reaches 150 stops on 62 routes, timetabled for about 5,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 170 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.4 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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An assessment of local transit networks identifies 150 active transport stops within Minto - St Andrews, incorporating both bus and rail links. These facilities are served across 62 individual routes, which deliver 5,141 weekly passenger trips. Access to public transit is rated as excellent, with dwellings positioned a typical 172 meters from their closest transit stop. Because the suburb is primarily residential, most workers travel outward, with private vehicles serving as the main travel method for 81% of commuters, alongside 13% by train. Households maintain an average of 1.4 vehicles per dwelling, above regional norms, while 27.7% of workers worked from home according to the 2021 Census amid prevailing COVID-19 settings.
Transit services maintain an average frequency of 734 trips per day across all routes, which corresponds to around 34 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying mapping highlights the 100 nearest stops from the geographic centrepoint.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
71.0% of residents in Minto - St Andrews report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 89% of areas nationally. 6.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 48.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 9.4 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Assessments of chronic condition rates and mortality by AreaSearch reveal noticeable health hurdles in Minto - St Andrews, with widespread incidence of common ailments across both older and younger residents, alongside private health insurance coverage of approximately 49% of the total population (~10,871 people). This coverage rate falls well short of the 59.9% recorded for Greater Sydney and the Australian average of 55.7%. Asthma and arthritis represent the most prevalent long-term diagnoses among locals, affecting 7.8 and 7.4% of residents, respectively, while 71.0% of the population reported no long-term medical conditions, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney.
Working-age individuals demonstrate typical health profiles. Seniors aged 65 and over comprise 13.6% of the population (3,030 people), which is lower than the Greater Sydney proportion of 15.5%. Older residents encounter specific wellness challenges, tracking largely in step with national senior patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
43.3% of Minto - St Andrews residents were born overseas and 47.9% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 87% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (17.4%) and English (15.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Minto - St Andrews exhibits a rich multicultural background, with 43.3% of residents born abroad and 47.9% speaking a language other than English in their households. Christianity is the primary declared faith, encompassing 44.5% of the local population. Islam shows the most pronounced concentration relative to the broader metropolis, representing 20.1% of residents compared to the Greater Sydney average of 6.8%. Regarding ancestral heritage based on parental country of birth, the primary reported categories are Other at 28.8% (outstripping the 16.0% regional level), Australian at 17.4%, and English at 15.2%.
Furthermore, several specific cultural backgrounds show notable variation: Samoan heritage represents 3.0% of the community (versus 0.5% regionally), Filipino accounts for 4.0% (versus 2.0%), and Lebanese heritage comprises 2.1% (compared to 2.6%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Minto - St Andrews is 35, younger than 79% of areas nationally. 25.9% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The demographic profile of Minto - St Andrews is younger than that of Greater Sydney overall. Younger residents aged 0 - 24 represent 34.9% of the local population as at August 2026, compared to 30.4% across Greater Sydney, while individuals aged 25 - 44 account for 28.3% against a regional benchmark of 31.4%. The estimated median age in AreaSearch modeling stands at 35 as at August 2026, identical to the 2021 Census finding and 2 years younger than the Greater Sydney median of 37 from that Census. Since the Census, the most noticeable shift occurred within the cohort aged 65+, expanding from 11.9% to an estimated 13.6% of the population.
By 2041, seniors and retirees are projected to record the largest increase, rising by 1,206 (40%) to 4,236, whereas younger cohorts and young to middle-aged adults are anticipated to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Minto - St Andrews
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
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 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 | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 10 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 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) | Sep 2026 this 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 | Sep 2026 this 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 — 193 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (21,335 at the 2021 Census → 22,232 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 (123021443). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.