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The median house price in Oran Park is $1.20m, with units at $772k. House values have moved 7.7% a year compounded over five years.
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Oran Park has an estimated 26,797 residents, up from 17,624 at the 2021 Census — a change of 9,173 people, or 52.0%. Growth has averaged 11.6% a year over five years, faster than 98% of areas nationally. 1,826 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 67.5% of that increase. That puts 2,022 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 conducted by AreaSearch, the population of Oran Park stands at approximately 26,797 as of May 2026. This represents an addition of 9,173 residents (52.0%) from the 2021 Census, which recorded 17,624 people. This shift is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population of 25,695 from June 2025 and 1,826 validated new addresses identified since the Census. Such a population size results in a density of 2,022 persons per square kilometer, which exceeds the typical figure across locations evaluated nationwide by AreaSearch. The 52.0% expansion in Oran Park since the 2021 census outpaced the state (7.1%) and Greater Sydney, establishing the area as a regional growth leader.
The expansion was primarily fueled by interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 67.5% of the total population increase during recent times, though natural growth and overseas migration also contributed positively. For each SA2 locality, AreaSearch applies the projections published by the ABS and Geoscience Australia in 2024, which utilize 2022 as the base year. In cases where SA2 areas lack this coverage, projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 with a 2021 base year are substituted. Age group growth rates derived from these data sources are projected forward for all areas from 2032 to 2041. Looking at future demographic trends, the locality is set to experience exceptional growth, ranking in the top 10 percent of all statistical areas nationwide. The population is projected to expand by 16,380 persons by 2041 compared to the most recent annual ERP statistics, representing a total increase of 57.0% over the 16 years.
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2,823 new dwellings have been approved in Oran Park over the past five years, an average of 564 a year. That places the area in the 99th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 21 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 386 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 59% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 728, 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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Approximately 564 residential building approvals are granted in Oran Park annually, totaling 2,823 approved dwellings over the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) and 668 during the current FY-26 period. With an average of 3.8 new residents moving in per completed dwelling over the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), demand is outstripping supply. This imbalance generally drives prices upward and intensifies buyer competition, while new builds carry an average construction value of $297,000, consistent with wider regional patterns. Additionally, commercial approvals have reached $174.8 million this financial year, pointing to strong local business investment.
Per capita development activity in Oran Park is 59.0% higher than in Greater Sydney, giving purchasers more opportunities, even though construction rates have declined lately. This remains well above the national benchmark, demonstrating clear developer interest in the region. Recent approvals consist of 59.0% detached houses and 41.0% townhouses or apartments, with this expanding selection of medium-density housing offering choices at various price points, from detached family residences to more affordable compact options. This marks a clear change from the existing housing stock (which is currently 87.0% houses), pointing to a reduction in vacant development sites and reflecting shifting lifestyle preferences and the demand for diverse, affordable options. Having roughly 57 residents per dwelling approval indicates that Oran Park behaves like a typical growth corridor. Demographic projections indicate that Oran Park will add 15,278 residents by 2041 (starting from the latest quarterly estimate by AreaSearch). Under current construction trends, new housing supply is expected to satisfy demand easily, creating favorable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting population growth that exceeds the baseline forecasts.
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AreaSearch tracks 29 current infrastructure and development projects inside Oran Park, worth an estimated $14.3 billion. A further 103 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $33.8 billion. 47 are already under construction and 50 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, major planning decisions, and new developments have a significant impact on local performance. AreaSearch has identified 40 key projects that are expected to influence the area. Major developments include the North South Rail Line - Bradfield to Macarthur Corridor (South West Rail Link Extension), Atura Oran Park, Gledswood Hills Masterplanned Community, and Marian's Mana Urban Village, with the list below highlighting the most relevant projects.
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North South Rail Line - Bradfield to Macarthur Corridor (South West Rail Link Extension)
A joint NSW and Australian Government initiative to preserve and study a future approximately 20km north-south metro rail corridor from Bradfield (Western Sydney Aerotropolis) to Macarthur/Campbelltown, with potential intermediate stations at Oran Park and Narellan. In March 2025, the Australian Government committed $1 billion toward corridor land acquisition and planning. A joint business case is underway to inform future investment decisions. Land within the confirmed corridor has been rezoned to SP2 Infrastructure. No construction funding has been committed and a construction timeline is yet to be determined, with long-term delivery estimated beyond 2040.
Marian's Mana Urban Village
A prestigious master-planned urban village within Oran Park developed by Greenfields Development Company. The precinct features architecturally designed homes, townhouses, and land lots centered around community parks, landscaped pedestrian pathways, and Ron's Creek. Designed for a tranquil lifestyle, the village offers walkable access to the Oran Park Town Centre and its expanding retail and civic amenities.
Atura Oran Park
Atura Oran Park is a 6-level urban lifestyle hotel currently under construction in Sydney's South West. The development features 184 design-led guest rooms, extensive conference and meeting facilities, and an outdoor pool with a terrace. The ground floor will house nine retail tenancies along with a restaurant and bar. Developed by Greenfields Development Company in partnership with EVT, the hotel is a key component of the Oran Park Podium precinct expansion, designed to serve the rapid population growth and the future Western Sydney Airport.As of early 2026, internal fit-outs and facade installations are well advanced.
Oran Park Health Precinct Stage 3
Stage 3 of the Oran Park Integrated Health Hub, a 6,000sqm purpose-built medical facility forming the final stage of the $200 million health precinct. Stages 1 and 2 are complete, delivering GPs, community health, Karitane, allied health and pathology services. Stage 3 will add day surgery, chemotherapy, oncology and specialist consulting suites delivered through public health. A separate full-service private hospital campus is also in the initial planning stages. The precinct serves Sydney's fastest-growing South West Growth Area, with Oran Park forecast to reach a population of 50,000 by 2041.
Gledswood Hills Masterplanned Community
A 320-hectare masterplanned community by Sekisui House Australia based on the Japanese 'satoyama' concept of harmony between people and nature. The development features high-end SHAWOOD homes, the premium Norman Estates precinct in partnership with Greg Norman, and a future 7.5-hectare heritage-inspired retail village named The Yards. The project includes 40 hectares of parkland, 50km of pedestrian and cycle pathways, and the Gledswood Hills Primary School. While many residential stages are complete and occupied, final precincts and the mixed-use retail hub remain under construction or in detailed planning as of 2026.
Oran Park Town
Oran Park Town is a premier masterplanned community in Sydney's South West, transforming 1,100 hectares into a hub for 35,000 residents. 2026 milestones include the opening of the 184-room Atura Hotel and the significant expansion of The Podium retail precinct to include a 12-storey residential tower and new commercial spaces. The project includes 10,000 dwellings, a multi-stage medical precinct with Stage 3 development underway, and integrated transport links to the Western Sydney Airport.
Residential Land Release Tranche 41-3
Tranche 41-3 is a residential land release in the Oran Park masterplanned community, featuring lots integrated with open spaces and public reserves. The development provides family-friendly housing options with modern infrastructure, located within walking distance of Jack Brabham Reserve and approximately 1km from local primary and high schools. It is part of a larger growth precinct designed to offer sustainable urban living with easy access to the Oran Park Town Centre.
Western Sydney Studios
A major film and television studio facility proposed by Greenfields Development Company to address the shortage of soundstage capacity in Sydney. Formerly known as Oran Park Studios and rebranded as Western Sydney Studios, the project has secured development approval from Camden Council. Located in the Oran Park Employment Zone in Western Sydney, the facility will feature three world-class soundstages (each with 14m internal height clearance), production offices, workshops, lockups, a 340-space multideck carpark, EV charging stations, and a 2-hectare backlot located approximately 10 minutes away.The project is awaiting a funding selection process before proceeding to construction, with a 2027 opening targeted. Designed by Nettleton Tribe architects.
15,059 residents of Oran Park are employed, from a labour force of 15,370. Unemployment sits at 2.0%, with participation at 84.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 21,317, about 80% 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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Oran Park has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in essential service industries, an unemployment rate of only 2.0%, and an estimated 4.8% increase in employment over the past year. By March 2026, there are 15,059 employed residents, and the unemployment rate is 2.1% lower than the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%, while workforce participation is exceptionally high (84.1% compared to 69.1% in Greater Sydney). Census data shows that a significant 32.7% of residents worked from home, though this may have been influenced by COVID-19 lockdown measures. The primary employment industries for local residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.
The workforce shows a notable specialization in construction, with its employment share reaching 1.5 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical services employ only 5.8% of local workers, which is below the 11.5% average for Greater Sydney. The locality is predominantly residential and appears to offer few local jobs, as shown by the comparison between the Census working population and the resident population. According to AreaSearch's analysis of SALM and ABS statistics, during the 12 months ending March 2026, employment grew by 4.8% and the labor force grew by 5.0%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 1.9% and labor force growth of 1.9%, alongside a minor drop in unemployment. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia dated May-25 offer additional perspective on potential future demand in Oran Park. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to estimate future patterns. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though rates vary by sector. Projecting these industry-specific trends onto the employment profile of Oran Park suggests local jobs will grow by 6.5% over five years and 13.5% over ten years (note that this is a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate local population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Oran Park is $2,349 a week (about $122,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,026 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $65,131 a year against an average of $78,590. 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 Oran Park SA2 exhibits a very high income profile nationally based on the latest financial year 2023 ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch. Taxpayers in the Oran Park SA2 have a median income of $65,131 and an average income of $78,590, compared to Greater Sydney averages of $60,817 and $83,003 respectively. Adjusting for Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates correspond to approximately $71,853 (median) and $86,700 (average) as of March 2026. Census findings show that household, family, and personal incomes in Oran Park rank highly, placing between the 81st and 85th percentiles nationally.
The largest income group comprises 42.6% of residents (11,415 people) earning between $1,500 - 2,999, which is comparable to the wider metropolitan region where this cohort represents 30.9%. High earners are well represented, with 32.3% making more than $3,000 per week, showing strong purchasing power. High housing costs take up 22.5% of income, yet strong earnings keep disposable income at the 75th percentile, and the local SEIFA income score falls into the 8th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Oran Park had 5,164 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 87% detached houses and 1% apartments. 55% are owned with a mortgage, 37% rented and 8% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $530 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,626 a month, a total housing cost higher than 99% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 22.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the latest Census, residential dwellings in Oran Park consisted of 87.2% separate houses and 12.8% alternative dwellings (such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and other dwellings), whereas the wider Sydney metro area recorded 55.9% separate houses and 44.1% alternative dwellings. The home ownership rate in Oran Park was lower than the Sydney metro average, sitting at 8.2%, with the remaining dwellings occupied by mortgage holders (55.3%) or renters (36.5%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,626 was higher than the Sydney metro average of $2,427, and the median weekly rent of $530 was higher than the metropolitan average of $470.
On a national level, Oran Park's mortgage payments are notably higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are well above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Oran Park counted 5,164 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 7,852 today, averaging 3.3 people each. 55% are couples with children, more than in 97% of areas nationally, against 20% couples without children. 11% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 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 at 87.3% of the total, consisting of couples with children at 54.5%, couples without children at 19.7%, and single parent families at 12.3%. Non-family households account for the remaining 12.7%, which includes single person households at 11.0% and group households at 1.7%. The median household size is 3.3 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
29.7% of adults in Oran Park hold a university qualification, including 20.0% with a bachelor degree and 8.0% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 22.9% hold a vocational qualification. 6 schools serve the area, with 7,187 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,042 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 region's educational profile is distinct, with university qualification rates (29.7% of residents aged 15+) sitting above the SA4 regional average of 21.4%, showing a local emphasis on higher education. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 20.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (8.0%) and graduate diplomas (1.7%). Vocational and technical skills are also common, with 35.1% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (12.2%) and certificates (22.9%). Educational enrollment is high in the area, with 34.1% of residents currently undertaking formal study. This student population includes 14.0% in primary schools, 7.4% in secondary schools, and 4.6% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Oran Park reaches 51 stops on 52 routes, timetabled for about 1,900 services a week. The typical home sits about 270 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.7 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 transport data shows 51 active transit stops operating in Oran Park, all of which are bus stops. These stops serve 52 separate routes, providing a total of 1,920 weekly passenger trips. Transport access is good, with residents living an average of 268 meters from the nearest stop. Because it is a residential area, most workers commute to other areas, with private vehicles being the primary mode of travel at 89%, followed by trains at 7%. Vehicle ownership stands at 1.7 cars per household, which is higher than the regional average.
A high 32.7% of residents worked from home (2021 Census; potentially reflecting COVID-19 restrictions). Service frequency averages 274 daily trips across all routes, which corresponds to roughly 37 weekly trips per transport stop.
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80.8% of residents in Oran Park report no long-term health condition. 3.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 58.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 10.8 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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Oran Park experiences notable health challenges, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and chronic illness frequency, with common medical issues present across both younger and older cohorts, while private health insurance coverage is very high at approximately 58% of the population (~15,649 people). The most common medical conditions reported in the locality were asthma and mental health concerns, affecting 6.7 and 5.6% of residents, respectively, whereas 80.8% of the population reported no chronic conditions, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Residents aged 65 and over make up 6.2% of the population (1,664 people), which is lower than the 15.5% average in Greater Sydney.
Health outcomes for older residents present some challenges, with national rankings generally matching those of the wider population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
35.4% of Oran Park residents were born overseas and 40.8% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 80% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (18.2%) and English (15.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Oran Park has a high level of cultural diversity, with 35.4% of residents born outside Australia and 40.8% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the main religion, practiced by 54.6% of the population. Hinduism has the most notable overrepresentation, accounting for 10.2% of residents compared to 5.2% across Greater Sydney. Regarding ancestry (based on parents' country of birth), the three most common backgrounds in Oran Park are Other at 25.7% (which is higher than the regional average of 16.0%), Australian at 18.2%, and English at 15.0%. There are also notable differences in other backgrounds: Serbian ancestry is represented at 1.1% (compared to 0.5% regionally), Spanish at 0.9% (compared to 0.6%), and Maltese at 2.1% (compared to 1.0%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Oran Park is 30, younger than 97% of areas nationally. 27.0% 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 Oran Park is 30 years, which is younger than the Greater Sydney average of 37 and the national median of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, Oran Park has a larger proportion of residents aged 5 - 14 (19.4%) but fewer aged 55 - 64 (5.3%). The proportion of 5 - 14 year-olds is higher than the national average of 12.0%. Since the 2021 Census, the 35 to 44 age cohort has increased from 19.1% to 21.7% of the population, and the 45 to 54 cohort has risen from 8.9% to 10.8%.
In contrast, the 25 to 34 age bracket fell from 20.5% to 14.5% and the 0 to 4 group declined from 12.5% to 9.5%. Demographic projections indicate the local age profile will change by 2041, with the 15 to 24 cohort expected to grow by 3,831 people (114%) from 3,352 to 7,184.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Oran Park
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 33 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) | 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 — 1,826 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (17,624 at the 2021 Census → 26,797 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 (127011729). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.