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The median house price in Northmead is $1.80m, with units at $600k. House values have moved 6.0% a year compounded over five years.
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Northmead has an estimated 21,846 residents, up from 20,275 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,571 people, or 7.7%. 387 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 84.5% of that increase. That puts 3,684 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 conducted by AreaSearch, the resident count for Northmead stands at approximately 21,846 as of Aug 2026. This represents an expansion of 1,571 people (7.7%) compared to the 2021 Census tally of 20,275 people. Such an update is derived from the ABS estimated resident population figure of 21,799 recorded as of June 2025 alongside 387 validated new addresses identified following the Census. The suburb's density currently measures 3,684 persons per square kilometer, placing it within the upper quartile among nationwide locations evaluated by AreaSearch. Furthermore, Northmead outpaced the state overall benchmark of 7.3% with its 7.7% post-2021 census surge, positioning it among the region's leading growth locations.
The predominant driver of local demographic expansion has been international migration, which accounted for roughly 84.5% of net additions across recent cycles. Projections utilized by AreaSearch incorporate ABS/Geoscience Australia models for SA2 zones, published in 2024 utilizing 2022 as the base year, while unlisted localities rely on 2022 NSW State Government SA2 forecasts referencing 2021 as the base year. Age-specific trajectory rates across these models are applied to cover the 2032 to 2041 period. Based on projected demographic movements, Northmead is slated for above median population growth relative to benchmarks examined by AreaSearch, with forecasts pointing to an addition of 3,614 persons through to 2041 against the most recent annual ERP statistics, representing an overall 16-year expansion of 16.3%.
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465 new dwellings have been approved in Northmead over the past five years, an average of 93 a year. That places the area in the 63rd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 4 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 92 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 25% 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 in Northmead have averaged approximately 93 dwellings per annum, amounting to 465 homes across the past 5 financial years. With only 0.8 new residents per year moving in per completed dwelling over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), supply is keeping pace with or outstripping demographic requirements, providing prospective purchasers with greater variety and creating capacity for population growth to potentially outstrip initial forecasts, with new dwellings recording an average construction value of $537,000. Additionally, non-residential activity remains robust, evidenced by $309.9 million in commercial approvals registered during this financial year.
Per capita residential consents in Northmead run at roughly three-quarters the level seen across Greater Sydney, situating the suburb within the 71st percentile nationally, though planning activity has accelerated over recent cycles. Medium and high-density housing options represent 75.0% of recent approvals, while detached houses account for 25.0%. This emphasis on higher-density built forms enhances entry-level affordability and draws interest from first-time purchasers, downsizers, and property investors. Measuring approximately 274 people per approval, Northmead displays the hallmarks of an evolving urban market. Forecasts indicate Northmead will add 3,567 residents through to 2041 according to the newest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Although current residential building rates are tracking reasonably alongside expected gains, incoming buyers could encounter tighter competition as local numbers grow.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 23 current infrastructure and development projects inside Northmead, worth an estimated $17.7 billion. A further 151 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $152.2 billion. 33 are already under construction and 85 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 economic momentum and regional performance are closely tied to transport upgrades, capital works, and civic planning initiatives. In total, AreaSearch has highlighted 62 projects that are expected to influence the surrounding community. Prominent developments include Sydney Metro West - Western Tunnelling Package, West Grove, West Grove Westmead, and Northmead Public School Upgrade, with priority given to those having the most direct local relevance.
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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. The $659 million Children's Hospital at Westmead Stage 2 Paediatric Services Building has reached construction completion, while major active works continue on the Integrated Mental Health Complex and Supportive and Palliative Care Unit.
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.
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.
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.
NSW Health Pathology Statewide Hub at Westmead Hospital Precinct
The NSW Government has committed $492 million to establish the NSW Health Pathology Statewide Hub at the Westmead Health Precinct. The project delivers a new state-of-the-art facility for the Institute of Clinical Pathology and Medical Research (ICPMR) and modernises New South Wales' only high-containment PC4 biocontainment laboratory. The hub will serve as the central diagnostic backbone for public pathology, medical genomics, and pandemic preparedness statewide.
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.
14,486 residents of Northmead are employed, from a labour force of 14,835. Unemployment sits at 2.4%, with participation at 82.7%. 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 24,818, 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 labour market in Northmead is characterized by high educational attainment and substantial representation in professional services, maintaining an unemployment rate of only 2.4% after recording 3.3% estimated employment growth throughout the preceding twelve months. As of March 2026, employed locals total 14,486, keeping the local jobless level 1.8% below the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%, while local labour force participation is exceptionally elevated at 82.7% versus 68.9% across Greater Sydney. Census records also revealed that 49.8% of workers were based at home, though this metric reflects conditions during Covid-19 restrictions.
The leading employment sectors for local residents comprise health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and retail trade. Northmead exhibits noticeable sector concentration within health care & social assistance, where local participation reaches 1.4 times the broader regional rate. Conversely, construction displays lower engagement, representing 6.1% of the local workforce compared to 8.6% across Greater Sydney. A balanced ratio of 1.0 workers for each resident recorded at the Census demonstrates a strong local job base. SALM and ABS metrics compiled by AreaSearch indicate that over the 12-month period, both employment and the broader labour force expanded by 3.3%, resulting in an essentially unchanged unemployment level. Over the identical timeframe, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 1.9% and labour force growth of 1.9%, paired with a minor decline in joblessness. Further perspectives on medium-term demand are provided by Jobs and Skills Australia national projections released in Mar-26, which evaluate five- and ten-year paths aligned with local employment composition. Across the nation, total employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying widely by sector. Calibrating these industry forecasts to Northmead's workforce mix indicates potential local employment gains of 7.3% over five years and 14.9% over ten years (calculated via simple weighted extrapolation for baseline illustration without incorporating localized population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
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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Taxpayer earnings in the Northmead SA2 rank substantially above national benchmarks based on financial year 2023 ATO statistics processed by AreaSearch. Local median taxpayer income sits at $61,812 alongside an average income of $74,622, in comparison to $60,817 and $83,003 across Greater Sydney. Factoring in cumulative Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach approximately $68,191 (median) and $82,323 (average) as of March 2026. Data from Census 2021 places personal, family, and household earnings around the 74th percentile nationwide. The dominant earning bracket contains 37.1% of residents (8,104 people) within the $1,500 - 2,999 range, reflecting metropolitan proportions where 30.9% sit within this band.
While shelter expenses absorb 17.9% of income, strong earning capacity sustains disposable income at the 67th percentile, placing the area in the 8th decile for SEIFA economic advantage.
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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As recorded in the most recent Census, the Northmead housing stock consisted of 71.5% other dwellings (comprising apartments, semi-detached properties, and 'other' dwellings) and 28.4% houses, contrasting with the Sydney metro split of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership stood at 17.2%, trailing the broader metropolitan benchmark, while 29.3% of homes carried a mortgage and 53.5% were occupied by renters. Median monthly home loan commitments were $2,167 locally compared to the Sydney metro median of $2,427, while weekly median rental payments stood at $420 against $470 across Sydney metro.
On a national scale, local mortgage repayments sit well above the Australian median of $1,863, with local rents also considerably surpassing the nationwide mark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Northmead counted 7,719 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 8,317 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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Families constitute the primary household structure at 69.2%, split across couples with children (34.9%), couples without children (23.9%), and single parent families (9.0%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 30.8%, consisting of lone person households at 25.6% and group households at 5.3%. The local median household size is 2.5 people, which tracks below 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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Educational attainment among Northmead residents tracks well above state and national averages, with 53.0% of individuals aged 15+ possessing university qualifications, compared to 32.2% in NSW and 30.4% in Australia. This high level of qualification supports strong positioning within knowledge-intensive industries. Tertiary qualifications are led by bachelor degrees at 31.7%, postgraduate qualifications at 18.6%, and graduate diplomas at 2.7%. Technical and vocational credentials represent 23.0% of qualifications among residents aged 15+, divided between certificates at 12.7% and advanced diplomas at 10.3%. Formal study engagement is substantial across the suburb, with 31.0% of the population actively enrolled in an educational program.
Broken down by level, primary education accounts for 10.0% of residents, tertiary education represents 7.3%, and secondary education comprises 5.6%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Northmead reaches 94 stops on 98 routes, timetabled for about 9,600 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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Public transit infrastructure in Northmead encompasses 94 active transport stops spanning train, lightrail and buses networks. These interchanges are served by 98 individual routes delivering 9,634 weekly passenger trips across the suburb. Network connectivity is exceptionally high, with commuters situated an average of 166 meters from the closest boarding point. Because the locality is primarily residential, outward commuting is standard, with private vehicles serving as the primary transit mode at 65%, followed by 15% by train and 9% walking. Private vehicle availability stands at an average of 0.9 per dwelling, below broader metropolitan benchmarks.
Additionally, 49.8% of workers operated from home at the 2021 Census, although this was likely influenced by prevailing COVID-19 settings. Public transport operations provide an average of 1,376 trips per day throughout the transit network, representing roughly 102 weekly trips per individual 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 for Northmead reflect favorable community well-being, with AreaSearch evaluations of mortality indicators and medical conditions aligning closely with countrywide standards and exhibiting typical incidence rates across both younger and older cohorts. Private healthcare insurance adoption is particularly robust, covering approximately 56% of the population (~12,255 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney. Asthma and mental health issues represent the most prevalent long-term conditions locally, affecting 5.7 and 5.5% of residents respectively, whereas 78.8% of the community indicated no chronic health ailments, outperforming the Greater Sydney rate of 74.6%.
Residents aged 65 and over account for 12.1% of the population (2,652 people), below the 15.5% regional proportion. Senior residents experience above-average health results, with nationwide rankings tracking in line with overall population outcomes.
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 demonstrates exceptional cultural diversity, with 52.9% of residents born abroad and 53.7% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity represents the most common religious affiliation at 41.8% of the population. The most prominent cultural deviation from regional norms is seen in Hinduism, which represents 23.6% of residents, substantially exceeding the Greater Sydney proportion of 5.2%. Looking at parental country of birth, the three most common ancestral backgrounds are Other at 22.2% (above the 16.0% regional proportion), Indian at 16.5% (substantially higher than the 3.6% metropolitan mark), and Australian at 13.6%.
Other notable cultural groups include Lebanese ancestry at 2.4% (vs 2.6% regionally), Korean at 2.1% (vs 1.1%), and Sri Lankan at 0.7% (vs 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Northmead is 34, younger than 84% of areas nationally. 32.8% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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Northmead's age profile leans noticeably toward younger demographics, with residents aged 25 - 44 making up 42.0% of the population as at August 2026, compared to 31.4% throughout Greater Sydney, while mature adults and early retirees aged 45 - 64 account for 18.2% versus 22.6% regionally. The estimated median age in Northmead is 34 as at August 2026, matching the figure from the 2021 Census and remaining 3 years younger than the Greater Sydney median of 37 recorded during that Census. Among broader age categories, the most notable shift since the Census occurred in the 0 - 24 youth cohort, which decreased from 29.6% to an estimated 27.7%.
Looking toward 2041, retirees and elderly residents aged 65+ are projected to drive the bulk of local growth, adding 1,678 residents (63%) to reach 4,330.
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 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 | Aug 2026 last month all 23 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 387 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (20,275 at the 2021 Census → 21,846 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 (125041491). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.