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SA2 boundaries are defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and are designed to represent communities for statistical reporting (e.g., census and ERP).
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The median house price in Minto - St Andrews is $1.02m, with units at $768k. House values have moved 6.0% a year compounded over five years.
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Minto - St Andrews has an estimated 22,120 residents, up from 21,335 at the 2021 Census — a change of 785 people, or 3.7%. 171 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 1,782 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 the analysis by AreaSearch, the resident population of Minto - St Andrews is approximately 22,120 in May 2026. This indicates a growth of 785 residents (3.7%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 21,335 individuals. The variation is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 22,009 plus an extra 171 validated new addresses registered after the Census. This population level translates to a density of 1,782 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical ratio found across national markets evaluated by AreaSearch. The demographic expansion was chiefly powered by arrivals from overseas, who made up roughly 69.6% of the total population gains in recent times.
AreaSearch adopts the 2024 projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia using 2022 as a baseline for each SA2. In instances where such statistics are unavailable, projections at the SA2 level from the NSW State Government released in 2022 using 2021 as a baseline are applied. Demographic growth projections by age cohort from these datasets are extended to all regions for the span from 2032 to 2041. Future demographic changes are projected to rise at a rate slightly underneath the national median, with expectations that the region will add 1,535 residents by 2041 based on the most recent annual ERP data, representing a total rise of 6.4% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
294 new dwellings have been approved in Minto - St Andrews over the past five years, an average of 58 a year. That is 2.7 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 46 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 54% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 80, running ahead of 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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Dwelling approvals in Minto - St Andrews have run at an annual average of about 58, resulting in 294 new residential builds over the last 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, there have been 74 registered approvals. Given that only 0.5 new residents have arrived per newly built home on average over the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), the volume of construction is keeping pace with or outstripping local demand. This scenario provides purchasers with a broader selection of properties and permits population growth to potentially outpace current forecasts, with new homes constructed at an average cost of $215,000—below the average of the broader region—which indicates more budget-friendly purchasing options.
Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $79.4 million this financial year, pointing to a high degree of local business investment. Minto - St Andrews displays a low level of building activity relative to Greater Sydney, tracking at 58.0% below the regional per capita average. This limited addition of new stock typically supports the valuation and demand for existing houses. Development intensity is also lower compared to national figures, indicating a mature market and prospective planning constraints. The mix of new construction consists of 54.0% detached houses and 46.0% townhouses or apartments, showing a growing diversity of attached housing formats that offer choices across various price points, from large family residences to more compact properties. This is a distinct departure from the current housing stock (where houses make up 86.0%), reflecting a scarcity of development land and responding to changing lifestyle choices and cost considerations. With a ratio of approximately 319 people per approval, Minto - St Andrews is characterized as a low-density zone. Long-term projections indicate that Minto - St Andrews will gain 1,420 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations by AreaSearch. If development continues at its current pace, the supply of new housing should easily accommodate demand, supporting favorable conditions for home buyers and potentially helping the population expand beyond current forecasts.
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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 138 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $37.4 billion. 41 are already under construction and 61 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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Few elements shape the trajectory of an area as much as local infrastructure upgrades, major building projects, and planning changes. A total of 21 projects have been identified by AreaSearch as having a likely local impact. Key initiatives include the Minto Industry Park, the Minto Multicultural Community Centre Enhancement, the Minto Logistics Hub, and the Greater Macarthur Growth Area - Glenfield to Macarthur Corridor, with the details of the most significant works listed 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 70.8%. 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 20,240, 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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The local workforce is characterized by a solid presence of workers in essential service industries, alongside an unemployment rate of 5.9% and an estimated annual employment expansion of 7.4%. In March 2026, 11,490 local residents were employed, while the rate of unemployment sat at 1.8% above the 4.1% recorded for Greater Sydney. The rate of participation in the labor force is largely comparable to the 69.1% seen across Greater Sydney. Census records show that a substantial 27.7% of the working population operated from home, though this figure may be affected by pandemic-related lockdowns.
Most working residents are employed in health care & social assistance, retail trade, or transport, postal & warehousing. The local area has a particularly strong concentration of workers in transport, postal & warehousing, with employment rates matching 1.9 times the regional standard. On the other hand, the professional & technical sector is underrepresented, employing only 5.2% of residents compared to the regional average of 11.5%. Given the comparison between the Census working population and resident population, this heavily residential sector seems to provide relatively few jobs within its borders. According to an analysis of SALM and ABS statistics by AreaSearch, the 12 months ending March 2026 saw a 7.4% rise in employed residents and a 7.8% growth in the active workforce, which led to a 0.4 percentage point rise in the unemployment rate. This trend diverged from Greater Sydney, where employment increased by 1.9%, the labor force expanded by 1.9%, and unemployment contracted slightly. Anticipated national employment trends published by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 offer additional perspective on prospective employment needs in Minto - St Andrews. These five-year and ten-year forecasts have been aligned with local employment sectors to project growth patterns. Nationally, employment is predicted to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but these rates fluctuate widely depending on the industry. Applying these sectoral forecasts to the employment profile of Minto - St Andrews suggests local employment will rise by 6.3% over five years and 13.4% over ten years (note that this is a simple weighted calculation for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate local 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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Aggregated ATO data from AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year indicates that income levels in the Minto - St Andrews SA2 are lower than the national average. The median taxpayer income in the SA2 is $54,460, and the average income is $59,909, contrasting with Greater Sydney averages of $60,817 and $83,003. Adjusting for a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since the 2023 financial year, current figures are estimated to be roughly $60,080 for the median and $66,092 for the average as of March 2026. According to the Census, household income sits at the 48th percentile ($1,727 weekly), while personal income is at the 30th percentile.
Income distribution details show that 37.5% of the population (8,295 individuals) earn between $1,500 and $2,999, mirroring the wider regional trend where 30.9% of residents fall into this bracket. Household budgets face significant pressure, leaving only 80.8% of income after housing costs, which ranks 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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The mix of housing in Minto - St Andrews at the time of the latest Census consisted of 85.5% houses and 14.5% other housing styles (such as apartments, semi-detached properties, and alternative dwellings), compared to the Sydney metropolitan split of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. The home ownership rate in Minto - St Andrews lagged behind the metropolitan average at 22.4%, with the remaining properties being purchased with a mortgage (44.7%) or occupied by tenants (32.9%). The median monthly cost for mortgaged properties was $2,035, well below the Sydney metro average of $2,427, while the median weekly rent was $370, compared to $470 across metropolitan Sydney.
On a national scale, mortgage repayments in Minto - St Andrews exceed the Australian average of $1,863, whereas rental costs remain below the national median 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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Family households represent the vast majority of local homes at 80.7%, consisting of couples with children (45.6%), couples without children (18.2%), and single parent households (15.3%). The remaining 19.3% are non-family households, which include single person households at 17.1% and group share houses at 2.1% of the total. The median size of a household is 3.1 persons, which is larger than the Greater Sydney median 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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The locality presents educational disparities, with university degree holders accounting for 26.0% of residents, a figure substantially lower than the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%. This situation outlines both a difficulty and a pathway for focused educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common tertiary qualification at 17.0%, followed by postgraduate degrees (7.7%) and graduate diplomas (1.3%). Practical and vocational qualifications are common, with 31.0% of the population aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (10.0%) and certificates (21.0%). The rate of enrollment in education is notably high, with 33.3% of the local population currently undertaking formal study.
Within this group, 12.7% are in primary school, 9.0% are in secondary school, and 5.6% are enrolled in tertiary programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Minto - St Andrews reaches 148 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 analysis of public transport reveals that Minto - St Andrews is serviced by 148 active stops, utilizing a combination of trains and buses. These transit stops are linked to 62 distinct routes, which together provide 5,124 weekly passenger journeys. Accessibility to public transit is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 172 meters from their nearest stop. Being predominantly residential, most workers travel outside the suburb, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 81%, followed by trains at 13%. Car ownership stands at an average of 1.4 vehicles per household, which is higher than the regional average.
A high proportion of 27.7% of residents work from home (based on the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 pandemic conditions). Transit service frequency averages 732 journeys per day across all routes, which is equivalent to about 34 weekly runs per individual stop. The corresponding map highlights the location of the 100 closest transit stops relative to the center of the suburb.
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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Health statistics demonstrate significant difficulties in Minto - St Andrews based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality patterns and chronic disease rates, with the occurrence of common illnesses being notable in both youth and senior groups. Additionally, private health insurance uptake is very low, covering only about 49% of the population (~10,816 people), which compares to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%. Asthma and arthritis are the most prevalent medical conditions locally, affecting 7.8% and 7.4% of residents. Meanwhile, 71.0% of the population reported no long-term medical conditions, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney.
Health indicators for the working-age cohort are generally average. Residents aged 65 and over make up 13.7% of the population (3,034 people), below the Greater Sydney average of 15.5%. Health status among older residents presents some difficulties, with national performance metrics aligning closely with the broader community.
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 registers high levels of cultural diversity, with 43.3% of its residents born outside Australia and 47.9% using a language other than English at home. The main religious affiliation is Christianity, accounting for 44.5% of the local population. The most prominent statistical variance is the representation of Islam, which is practiced by 20.1% of the population, a figure significantly higher than the Greater Sydney average of 6.8%. Regarding parent birthplaces, the three most common backgrounds in Minto - St Andrews are Other at 28.8% of the population (well above the regional average of 16.0%), Australian at 17.4%, and English at 15.2%.
There are also distinct variations in the proportions of other communities, with Samoan backgrounds overrepresented at 3.0% (compared to 0.5% across the region), Filipino at 4.0% (compared to 2.0%), and Lebanese at 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 median age of 35 years in Minto - St Andrews is slightly below the Greater Sydney average of 37 years and also younger than the national average of 38 years. The 5 - 14 cohort is well represented at 15.1% compared to Greater Sydney, while the 25 - 34 cohort is less common at 12.0%. Since 2021, the cohort aged 15 to 24 grew from 12.5% to 13.8% of the population, and the group aged 75 to 84 increased from 2.9% to 4.0%. In contrast, the 25 to 34 age bracket decreased from 13.6% to 12.0%.
Population projections for 2041 suggest major demographic shifts. The cohort aged 75 to 84 is projected to expand significantly, rising by 655 individuals (74%) from 884 to 1,540. The combined age brackets of 65 and over will account for 54% of all population growth, demonstrating the aging trend of the local population. Conversely, both the 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 cohorts will 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 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 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 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 — 171 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (21,335 at the 2021 Census → 22,120 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 (123021443). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.