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The median house price in Northmead is $1.82m, with units at $600k. House values have moved 6.2% a year compounded over five years.
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Northmead has an estimated 21,839 residents, up from 20,275 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,564 people, or 7.7%. 391 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 84.5% of that increase. That puts 3,683 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 research by AreaSearch, the resident population of Northmead is approximately 21,839 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 1,564 residents (7.7%) compared to the 2021 Census, which recorded 20,275 people. This shift is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 21,799 along with 391 validated new addresses registered after the Census. This population size results in a density of 3,682 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb in the top quartile of all Australian locations analyzed by AreaSearch. The area's 7.7% rate of growth since the 2021 census outpaced the state average of 7.1%, establishing it as a regional growth leader.
This expansion was mostly driven by overseas migration, which represented roughly 84.5% of the total population increase in recent times. AreaSearch utilizes population projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia published in 2024, using 2022 as the base year. For locations where this data is unavailable, projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 with a 2021 base year are substituted. Age-specific growth rates derived from these datasets are applied to all locations for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Future demographic forecasts suggest that population growth will exceed the national median, with the suburb projected to add 3,734 residents by 2041 based on the most recent annual ERP statistics, translating to a total growth of 16.9% over a 16-year period.
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838 new dwellings have been approved in Northmead over the past five years, an average of 167 a year. That places the area in the 68th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 8 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 83 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 23% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 49, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Northmead has averaged approximately 167 residential building approvals annually, yielding 838 approved dwellings over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, plus 45 approvals during FY-26 to date. Given that only 0.4 additional residents moved to the suburb for each new home built over the 5 financial years between FY-21 and FY-25, residential supply is keeping pace with or exceeding local demand, increasing options for buyers and supporting population growth potential above standard forecasts, while new builds carry an average construction value of $264,000—a figure below the regional average—pointing to more budget-friendly options for purchasers.
Furthermore, commercial development approvals reached $309.9 million this financial year, indicating significant investment in local businesses. Compared to Greater Sydney, Northmead displays comparable per capita development rates, sustaining a market balance in line with adjacent regions, although construction velocity has decelerated lately. Current residential construction is comprised of 23.0% detached houses and 77.0% medium and high-density developments. This orientation toward higher-density housing provides affordable entry options and appeals to downsizers, real estate investors, and first-time buyers. With approximately 249 people for every approved residential dwelling, Northmead represents an evolving real estate market. Demographic projections indicate that Northmead's population will expand by 3,694 residents by 2041, calculated from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimates. Under current construction trends, future residential supply is positioned to comfortably satisfy this demand, maintaining favorable purchasing conditions and potentially enabling population growth to outstrip current 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 22 current infrastructure and development projects inside Northmead, worth an estimated $17.7 billion. A further 133 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $149.4 billion. 32 are already under construction and 69 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and communities. 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 performance is heavily shaped by updates to regional infrastructure, key projects, and urban planning schemes. AreaSearch has identified a total of 62 projects expected to influence the local area. Principal developments include the Sydney Metro West - Western Tunnelling Package, West Grove, West Grove Westmead, and the Northmead Public School Upgrade, with the most significant projects detailed in the list below.
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Westmead Health Precinct Redevelopment
A multibillion-dollar transformation of the Westmead Health Precinct into a global hub for healthcare, research, and education. As of April 2026, the $659 million Children's Hospital at Westmead Stage 2 (Paediatric Services Building) has reached construction completion and is transitioning to clinical use. Major active works continue on the $540 million Integrated Mental Health Complex, expected for completion in 2027, and the new Supportive and Palliative Care Unit due in late 2026. The precinct now hosts Australia's first commercial-scale Viral Vector Manufacturing Facility (VVMF) and integrates with the Parramatta Light Rail and future Sydney Metro West connectivity.
West Grove Westmead
West Grove is the redevelopment of Westmead Shopping Village into a mixed-use gateway precinct opposite Westmead Station and close to Westmead Hospital. The project includes retail and food venues, a Woolworths Metro supermarket, four levels of healthcare and medical space, hotel accommodation, residential apartments, parking, communal open space and a through-site link from the railway station to Hawkesbury Road.
Sydney Metro West - Western Tunnelling Package
The Sydney Metro West Western Tunnelling Package is part of the 24km Sydney Metro West underground railway doubling rail capacity between Parramatta and the Sydney CBD. The AUD $2.16 billion contract awarded to the Gamuda Australia and Laing O'Rourke Consortium covers nine kilometres of twin metro rail tunnels between Sydney Olympic Park and Westmead, excavation of two new metro stations at Parramatta and Westmead, a stabling and maintenance facility at Clyde, and a precast segment manufacturing facility at Eastern Creek producing over 60,000 tunnel lining segments.TBM Betty completed the western tunnel drive, breaking through at Westmead Station in September 2025. Excavation works reached completion in December 2025, with remaining station civil and fitout works progressing ahead of the broader Sydney Metro West line opening.
West Grove
West Grove is a 100 million AUD mixed-use gateway development located directly opposite Westmead Train Station. The 14-storey precinct serves as an urban oasis within the Westmead Health and Innovation District, featuring a 108-room Vibe Hotel, a full-line Woolworths Metro, and four floors dedicated to A-grade healthcare and medical consulting suites. Additional amenities include a tavern, specialty retail, and a landscaped courtyard activated with restaurants and cafes.
The Children's Hospital at Westmead Stage 2 Redevelopment
The $659.1 million Stage 2 redevelopment of The Children's Hospital at Westmead delivered the 14-storey Paediatric Services Building, known as the 'Wattle Building'. Completed in early 2026, the facility includes expanded Neonatal and Paediatric Intensive Care Units, a new Day Oncology centre, operating theatres, and a statewide burns unit. The project also featured the award-winning 1,250-space 'Dragonfly' car park, which utilizes 1,400 solar panels and features a facade designed by local Dharug artists. Following construction completion in January 2026, clinical services transitioned into the new building in late March 2026.
Northmead Public School Upgrade
Upgrade to Northmead Public School replacing ageing demountable classrooms with permanent facilities. The project has delivered four new permanent classrooms, two special program rooms, a learning commons and multipurpose space, plus refurbished administration and staff areas in Building A. New classrooms opened to students in Term 1 2026, with remaining refurbishment, landscaping and demountable removal works continuing toward mid-2026 completion.
Westmead Health and Innovation District
As of April 2026, the precinct remains Australia's largest integrated health, research, and education hub. Key milestones reached in 2026 include the construction completion of the 659.1 million dollar Children's Hospital at Westmead Stage 2, which features a new 14-storey Paediatric Services Building transitioning to operation. Concurrent major works include the 540 million dollar Integrated Mental Health Complex (scheduled for 2027 completion) and the 780 million dollar Sydney Biomedical Accelerator, which achieved vertical construction status in early 2026.The district supports over 50,000 jobs and integrates four major medical research institutes.
Arthur Phillip Park Master Plan
City of Parramatta's adopted master plan for Arthur Phillip Park guides staged upgrades to transition the Northmead open space into a district-level recreation park. Stage 1 has delivered an upgraded district playground with inclusive play, picnic and BBQ areas, fitness equipment, pathways, lighting, landscaping and seating. Future Stage 2 works are planned from 2025 onwards subject to funding and include a water play facility, sports field upgrades and improved connectivity and parking.
14,486 residents of Northmead are employed, from a labour force of 14,835. Unemployment sits at 2.4%, with participation at 82.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 24,808, about 114% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local workforce in Northmead is highly educated, featuring a significant proportion of professional services workers, a low unemployment rate of 2.4%, and an estimated employment growth of 3.3% over the past year. By March 2026, there were 14,486 employed residents, with the local unemployment rate sitting 1.8% below the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%, while workforce participation reached an elevated 82.5% compared to the metropolitan rate of 69.1%. Census data indicates that 49.8% of employed residents worked from home, though this figure may be influenced by pandemic-related restrictions. The primary employment sectors for local residents are health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and retail trade.
The suburb displays a particularly high concentration of workers in health care & social assistance, employing residents at 1.4 times the regional average rate. By contrast, the construction sector is underrepresented at 6.1% of the workforce compared to the regional average of 8.6%. A ratio of 1.0 workers per resident at the time of the Census points to a strong local jobs market. AreaSearch's analysis of SALM and ABS statistics shows that in the year leading up to March 2026, both employment and the total labor force grew by 3.3%, which preserved a stable unemployment rate. Over the same period, Greater Sydney recorded employment and labor force growth of 1.9%, alongside a slight decrease. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia published in May-25 provide additional context regarding future demand trends in Northmead. These projections, spanning five and ten years, have been aligned with local employment sectors to project growth trajectories. Nationally, employment is expected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though these rates vary considerably by industry. Projecting these industry-level forecasts onto the local employment distribution suggests that Northmead's employment could rise by 7.3% over five years and 14.9% over ten years, based on a simple weighted extrapolation for illustrative purposes that excludes local population forecasts.
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Median household income in Northmead is $2,075 a week (about $108,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,007 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $61,812 a year against an average of $74,622. 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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The latest postcode-level ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 show that household incomes in the Northmead SA2 are exceptionally high by national standards, with a median of $61,812 and an average of $74,622. In comparison, Greater Sydney recorded a median income of $60,817 and an average of $83,003. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates correspond to approximately $68,191 for the median and $82,323 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census shows that household, family, and individual incomes in Northmead are situated around the 74th percentile nationally.
The largest income bracket consists of the 37.1% of residents (8,102 people) earning between $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, which is similar to the regional average of 30.9% for this group. Residential costs absorb 17.9% of local incomes, but strong earnings keep disposable income at the 67th percentile, while the SEIFA index places the area in the 8th income decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Northmead had 7,719 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 28% detached houses and 58% apartments. 29% are owned with a mortgage, 54% rented and 17% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $420 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month, a total housing cost higher than 87% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 20.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.1%. 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 Northmead at the time of the latest Census consisted of 28.4% detached houses and 71.5% other dwelling types such as semi-detached homes and apartments, compared to 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings across the Sydney metropolitan area. Home ownership in Northmead stood at 17.2%, below the Sydney metropolitan average, with the remaining residential properties either mortgaged (29.3%) or rented (53.5%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,167 was lower than the Sydney metropolitan average of $2,427, while the median weekly rent was $420 compared to the regional figure of $470.
On a national level, Northmead's median mortgage payments are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Northmead counted 7,719 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 8,314 today, averaging 2.5 people each. 35% are couples with children, against 24% couples without children. 26% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.2 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households constitute 69.2% of all homes in the area, consisting of 34.9% couples with children, 23.9% couples without children, and 9.0% single-parent households. Non-family households account for the remaining 30.8%, with single-person households making up 25.6% and group households representing 5.3% of the total. The median household size of 2.5 persons is slightly smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
53.0% of adults in Northmead hold a university qualification, including 31.7% with a bachelor degree and 18.6% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 78% of areas nationally. A further 12.7% hold a vocational qualification. 9 schools serve the area, with 4,627 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,067 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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Northmead exhibits high levels of educational attainment, with 53.0% of residents aged 15 and over holding a university degree, compared to national and state averages of 30.4% and 32.2% respectively. This educational profile positions the population well for professional and knowledge-based roles. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 31.7%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 18.6% and graduate diplomas at 2.7%. Vocational education accounts for 23.0% of qualifications among residents aged 15 and over, comprising advanced diplomas at 10.3% and certificate qualifications at 12.7%. Participation in education is high in the suburb, with 31.0% of the population currently enrolled in a course of study.
This cohort includes 10.0% of residents in primary school, 7.3% in tertiary education, and 5.6% attending secondary school.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Northmead reaches 93 stops on 98 routes, timetabled for about 13,400 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 0.9 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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Analysis of local public transport reveals 93 active transit stops in Northmead, encompassing train, light rail, and bus services. These stops are connected to 98 distinct routes, providing a total of 13,442 passenger trips per week. Transit accessibility is high, with residents living an average of 166 meters from their closest stop. As the suburb is primarily residential, most workers commute to other areas, with private vehicles remaining the primary mode of travel at 65%, followed by trains at 15% and walking at 9%. Vehicle ownership is 0.9 cars per household, below the regional average.
A high proportion of residents, 49.8%, work from home according to 2021 Census data, which may reflect pandemic-era circumstances. Average transit service frequency is 1,920 runs per day across all active routes, which averages out to approximately 144 weekly trips for each transit stop.
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78.8% of residents in Northmead report no long-term health condition. 3.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 56.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.4 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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Public health metrics indicate favorable conditions for Northmead residents, with AreaSearch's review of mortality rates and medical conditions showing outcomes that align closely with national averages, displaying typical rates of health issues across younger and older age brackets, while the rate of private health insurance is high at approximately 56% of the population (~12,251 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney. Asthma and mental health conditions are the most prevalent medical issues reported locally, affecting 5.7% and 5.5% of the population respectively, while 78.8% of residents reported having no long-term health conditions compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 12.7% of the local population (2,762 people), which is lower than the Greater Sydney average of 15.5%. Health outcomes for these older residents are above average, with national rankings matching those of the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
52.9% of Northmead residents were born overseas and 53.7% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 92% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Indian (16.5%) and Australian (13.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Northmead ranks highly for cultural diversity, with 53.7% of the population speaking a language other than English at home and 52.9% born outside Australia. Christianity is the primary religion, practiced by 41.8% of residents. The most pronounced religious difference is in Hinduism, which is practiced by 23.6% of the population, a figure significantly higher than the Greater Sydney average of 5.2%. Regarding ancestral backgrounds based on parents' birthplaces, the largest groups in Northmead are Other at 22.2% of the population (higher than the regional average of 16.0%), Indian at 16.5% (higher than the regional average of 3.6%), and Australian at 13.6%.
Other notable demographic variances include Korean ancestry at 2.1% of the population (compared to 1.1% regionally), Lebanese ancestry at 2.4% (compared to 2.6% regionally), and Sri Lankan ancestry at 0.7% (compared to 0.3% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Northmead is 34, younger than 84% of areas nationally. 32.7% 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 in Northmead is 34 years, which is lower than the Greater Sydney average of 37 and the national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Northmead has a higher proportion of residents in the 25 - 34 age bracket (22.1%) but fewer in the 15 - 24 range (10.6%). This 25 - 34 cohort is higher than the national average of 14.6%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 has increased from 3.8% to 4.7%, while the 0 to 4 group declined from 8.0% to 6.6% and the 35 to 44 cohort dropped from 20.0% to 18.7%.
By 2041, demographic forecasts project significant shifts, with the 55 to 64 cohort expected to grow by 41% (adding 708 residents to reach 2,449), while the 0 to 4 group is projected to see minimal growth of 1% (18 people).
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Northmead
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 this month all 23 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 391 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (20,275 at the 2021 Census → 21,839 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 (125041491). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.