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Pagewood - Hillsdale - Daceyville has an estimated 16,685 residents, up from 14,762 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,923 people, or 13.0%. Growth has averaged 3.4% a year over five years, faster than 79% of areas nationally. 595 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 77.9% of that increase. That puts 5,348 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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As of Aug 2026, demographic modeling by AreaSearch indicates that Pagewood - Hillsdale - Daceyville houses approximately 16,685 individuals. Compared with the 14,762 residents counted during the 2021 Census, this denotes an expansion of 1,923 people, or 13.0%. The figure builds upon the ABS June 2025 estimated resident population of 16,683 alongside 595 validated new addresses identified following the Census. Consequently, population density stands at 5,347 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality within the upper 10% nationwide and underscoring intense demand for local real estate. Furthermore, the district's 13.0% expansion outpaced both the broader SA3 territory at 7.3% and the wider state average, establishing it as an area of notable demographic growth.
International inbound relocation served as the primary catalyst, generating roughly 77.9% of total recent population increases. Projections compiled by Geoscience Australia and the ABS from 2024 (using 2022 as a baseline) underpin AreaSearch's SA2 evaluations, supplemented by NSW State Government 2022 dataset releases (pegged to 2021) wherever required. For the 2032 to 2041 timeframe, age-segmented projection rates are consistently applied across districts. Anticipated growth points slightly below the national SA2 median, with projections showing a rise of 1,897 persons through to 2041 relative to latest yearly ERP counts, which represents an overall 16-year gain of 11.4%.
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1,874 new dwellings have been approved in Pagewood - Hillsdale - Daceyville over the past five years, an average of 374 a year. That places the area in the 91st percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 22 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 375 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 2% 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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Across the previous 5 financial years spanning FY-22 to FY-26, Pagewood - Hillsdale - Daceyville secured planning consent for 1,874 residences, translating to roughly 374 residential building approvals annually. Over this same 5 financial years timeframe (between FY-22 and FY-26), an average ratio of 1.4 incoming residents per newly approved residence indicates well-calibrated equilibrium between demand and construction volume, facilitating stability alongside an average expected construction cost of $492,000 per dwelling. In addition, the current financial year has seen $15.7 million in non-residential commercial building consents, reflecting solid commercial development pipeline momentum.
Per capita residential building approvals in Pagewood - Hillsdale - Daceyville run 216.0% ahead of the Greater Sydney benchmark, offering extensive inventory options to prospective purchasers. This elevated building pipeline substantially surpasses countrywide averages, pointing to strong builder and investor sentiment. Attached built forms dominate modern construction at 98.0%, whereas detached houses represent just 2.0%. This transition toward higher-density dwelling options creates approachable price points suited to downsizers, first-home purchasers, and investors. It marks a clear departure from the existing residential landscape (which features 25.0% separate houses), signalling limited land availability alongside growing preference for diverse, affordable properties. With approximately 604 people per approved residence, the local residential sector demonstrates advanced maturity. According to the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch, Pagewood - Hillsdale - Daceyville is forecast to expand by 1,895 inhabitants by 2041. Given established residential construction momentum, incoming dwelling completions appear well-positioned to absorb future demand comfortably, supporting prospective buyers and potentially enabling resident totals to exceed baseline projections.
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AreaSearch tracks 6 current infrastructure and development projects inside Pagewood - Hillsdale - Daceyville, worth an estimated $2 million. A further 112 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $26.7 billion. 30 are already under construction and 37 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation 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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Infrastructure investments, major development undertakings, and strategic planning schemes significantly shape regional performance. AreaSearch has pinpointed 21 notable projects expected to influence the district, including prominent ventures such as Iglu Kingsford, Meriton Pagewood Green, Heffron Park Central Amenities Upgrade, and Sydney Metro Eastern Suburbs Extension.
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Heffron Park Central Amenities Upgrade
Reconstruction of the Heffron Park Central amenities block adjacent to the netball courts in Maroubra, funded by the NSW Government under the Level Playing Field Program in association with Randwick City Council. The upgrade aims to enhance accessibility and inclusivity for community sport, providing a safe and welcoming environment for women and girls to train and compete. Features include a large change room, female dedicated bathrooms, a DDA bathroom, 5 unisex bathrooms, a referee bathroom, a sports groups storeroom, a building plant room and a council storeroom.Design finalisation ran from August to October 2025, with construction underway from October 2025 through to mid-2026.
Botany Aquatic Centre Redevelopment
Redevelopment of Botany Aquatic Centre into a modern community aquatic and recreation facility. The project includes an outdoor 50 m competition pool with grandstand seating, indoor 25 m lap pool, indoor learn-to-swim pool, adventure waterplay, water slides, splash pad, gym, amenities, kiosk, car park upgrades and landscaping. Early works, demolition and ground remediation have been completed. FDC took possession of the site in March 2026 and site establishment has commenced, with construction activity expected to ramp up after final construction certificate and planning coordination.The project remains on track to open for the summer 2027/28 season.
Botany Aquatic Centre Redevelopment
Major redevelopment of the Botany Aquatic Centre in Bayside NSW, replacing the 1966-built facility with adventure waterplay and slides, a 50-metre outdoor competition pool, a 25-metre indoor lap pool, an indoor learn-to-swim pool, a new building with entrance, gym space, change rooms and kiosk, a new grandstand, and landscaping of the open green space. Early works (demolition and ground remediation) are complete and the main works contractor FDC took possession of the site in March 2026, with site establishment now underway ahead of main construction.The project is delivered by Bayside Council with funding support from Sydney Airport, and remains on track for completion in summer 2027/28.
Grace Campbell Reserve Scooter Track
Construction of a new scooter track facility at Grace Campbell Reserve providing safe recreational space for young people with modern equipment and safety features. Construction of a small loop scooter path behind the playspace to enhance play value for young children. Construction expected to complete in May 2025 with playspace closure for one week during construction.
One Global Gallery (formerly Eastlakes Live)
A $1 billion urban renewal project transforming the former Eastlakes Shopping Centre into a modern town centre. Stage 1 (The Grand Residences) is complete, featuring 133 luxury apartments and a retail precinct anchored by ALDI and Woolworths Metro. Stage 2, rebranded as One Global Gallery, is under construction and will deliver a 13,000sqm three-level retail and dining precinct with approximately 400 additional apartments and an 'eat street' dining destination.
181-191 Maroubra Road Development
Mixed-use development comprising 65 apartments over 6-7 levels with 9 commercial tenancies on the ground floor and 3 levels of basement car parking for 136 spaces. The project was approved in December 2018 but remains in pre-construction phase.
Bayside Council Local Community & Infrastructure Projects
An ongoing program by Bayside Council encompassing various local community and infrastructure improvements within the Bayside Council area, which includes Eastgardens. These projects range from redevelopments of aquatic centres and park upgrades to new community and cultural facilities, and road and general infrastructure works.
Activate Anzac Parade Cycling Infrastructure
Randwick Council project to create 30km of safe cycle routes by 2032. Converting Anzac Parade between Moore Park and La Perouse into dedicated cycling corridor with protected bike lanes.
8,059 residents of Pagewood - Hillsdale - Daceyville are employed, from a labour force of 8,542. Unemployment sits at 5.7%, with participation at 60.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 14,917, about 89% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local labour force in Pagewood - Hillsdale - Daceyville features strong educational qualifications and substantial participation in corporate professional roles, accompanied by a 5.7% unemployment rate and 1.8% annual job expansion. By March 2026, employed residents reached 8,059, though joblessness sat 1.5% higher than the 4.1% seen across Greater Sydney, and the participation rate of 60.5% remained well under the 68.9% regional norm. Census records highlighted that 35.0% of local employees operated remotely from home, a metric subject to prevailing Covid-19 health restrictions. Resident employment demonstrates notable concentration across construction, retail trade, and health care & social assistance.
Specialisation in construction is particularly evident, capturing 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical occupations are less prevalent locally at 8.8%, compared to 11.5% across the surrounding metropolitan zone. Comparison between resident workers and local operational positions reveals that the predominantly suburban neighbourhood offers limited employment positions within its own boundaries. Review of ABS and SALM figures indicates that in the twelve months leading to March 2026, Pagewood - Hillsdale - Daceyville experienced a 1.8% rise in employment and a 0.9% increase in the available workforce, reducing local joblessness by 0.8 percentage points. Concurrently, Greater Sydney saw both employment and labour force size expand by 1.9%, alongside minor unemployment reductions. Further insight into employment trends is provided by national projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26. When applied across local occupation compositions over five-year and ten-year spans, overall national hiring is estimated to grow by 6.6% and 13.7% respectively, with divergent sectoral trajectories. Weighting these projections against the area's specific workforce profile points to local employment expansions of 6.8% over five years and 13.8% across ten years (representing an illustrative weighting model independent of localized demographic changes).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Pagewood - Hillsdale - Daceyville is $1,808 a week (about $94,000 a year), with median personal income at $881 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $61,605 a year against an average of $87,499. The average runs 42% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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ATO records compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 place Pagewood - Hillsdale - Daceyville within an exceptionally high income bracket nationally. The area recorded a median taxpayer earnings level of $61,605 and an average income of $87,499, outpacing the Greater Sydney benchmarks of $60,817 and $83,003. Applying a 10.32% Wage Price Index increase since financial year 2023 suggests updated March 2026 earnings of roughly $67,963 (median) and $96,529 (mean). In the 2021 Census, individual, family, and household incomes clustered near the 58th percentile nationally. Specifically, 31.5% of residents (5,255 people) occupied the $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket, aligning with the regional share of 30.9%.
Housing commitments remain substantial, leaving 77.1% of disposable income post-shelter costs (46th percentile), while SEIFA socio-economic scoring positions the area in the 7th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Pagewood - Hillsdale - Daceyville had 5,684 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 25% detached houses and 62% apartments. 25% are owned with a mortgage, 53% rented and 22% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $495 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,600 a month, a total housing cost higher than 93% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 27.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 33.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the most recent Census, the housing inventory across Pagewood - Hillsdale - Daceyville was composed of 24.8% standalone houses and 75.3% multi-unit or attached configurations (including apartments, townhouses, and alternate dwellings), contrasting with the Sydney metropolitan breakdown of 55.9% separate dwellings and 44.1% higher-density alternatives. Outright property ownership trailed the metropolitan rate at 21.9%, with 25.4% of homes held under a mortgage and 52.7% occupied by tenants. Median mortgage repayments reached $2,600 per month, exceeding the Sydney metro standard of $2,427, while weekly median rent stood at $495 compared to $470 across the city.
Relative to broader national standards, local mortgage outlays heavily exceed the Australian median of $1,863, and typical rental commitments comfortably surpass the $375 national baseline.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Pagewood - Hillsdale - Daceyville counted 5,684 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 6,424 today, averaging 2.4 people each. 30% are couples with children, against 23% couples without children. 28% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.3 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families form the primary household structure at 66.0%, consisting of 29.9% couples raising children, 22.5% couples without resident offspring, and 11.9% single-parent homes. The remaining 34.0% comprises non-family arrangements, with single-person residences accounting for 28.2% and shared group accommodation making up 5.8%. The typical household size stands at 2.4 residents, tracking below the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
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36.9% of adults in Pagewood - Hillsdale - Daceyville hold a university qualification, including 23.7% with a bachelor degree and 11.1% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 76% of areas nationally. A further 17.5% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 1,030 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,071 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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Higher education qualifications present a distinct local profile, with 36.9% of residents possessing a university credential compared to the SA4 benchmark of 55.2%, highlighting key areas for future educational engagement. Bachelor degrees represent the largest tertiary qualification at 23.7%, followed by postgraduate study at 11.1% and graduate diplomas at 2.1%. Vocational and technical education remains prominent, with 28.8% of individuals aged 15+ holding practical accreditations, split between certificates (17.5%) and advanced diplomas (11.3%). Active participation in study programs is substantial throughout the community, with 31.5% of inhabitants engaged in structured learning.
This cohort includes 8.2% in primary schooling, 7.3% attending secondary institutions, and 8.2% undertaking tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Pagewood - Hillsdale - Daceyville reaches 66 stops on 45 routes, timetabled for about 6,800 services a week. The typical home sits about 190 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 transport connectivity within Pagewood - Hillsdale - Daceyville comprises 66 operational bus stops serviced by 45 distinct routes, delivering 6,777 scheduled passenger services each week. Local transit reach is strong, with inhabitants situated an average of 188 meters from their closest boarding point. Because the district is largely residential, the vast majority of workers travel outbound; private vehicles serve as the main commuting method for 75% of commuters, while 11% rely on buses and 6% commute on foot. Household vehicle access stands at an average of 0.9 cars per dwelling, lower than the broader metropolitan figure.
In addition, 35.0% of workers carried out their duties from home according to the 2021 Census, a metric influenced by pandemic conditions. Across the entire route network, transit frequencies reach an average of 968 daily journeys, which translates to roughly 102 weekly departures at each individual stop.
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76.3% of residents in Pagewood - Hillsdale - Daceyville report no long-term health condition. 5.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 63.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.1 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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Pagewood - Hillsdale - Daceyville records strong community health metrics based on AreaSearch evaluations of chronic conditions and mortality rates, exhibiting low incidence of major ailments across younger and older demographics alike. Private health insurance participation is especially pronounced at roughly 63% of the community (10,561 people), outstripping the Greater Sydney proportion of 59.9% and the national standard of 55.7%. Asthma and arthritis represent the most prevalent diagnoses among local inhabitants, each recorded at 5.9%, while 76.3% of the population reported no chronic health conditions, exceeding the 74.6% benchmark for Greater Sydney.
Working-age cohorts display favorable overall wellbeing with limited chronic illness. Seniors aged 65 and over constitute 15.2% of the populace (2,537 people) and exhibit superior health measures consistent with national patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
48.6% of Pagewood - Hillsdale - Daceyville residents were born overseas and 44.6% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 88% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (14.2%) and Australian (14.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The community exhibits marked cultural diversity, with 48.6% of residents born abroad and 44.6% utilising a non-English language at home. Christianity represents the predominant faith at 55.2% across Pagewood - Hillsdale - Daceyville. A distinctive local demographic feature is the Jewish community, comprising 3.0% of local residents compared to 0.8% across the Greater Sydney metropolitan area. Regarding ancestral heritage based on parental country of birth, the primary identified backgrounds are Other at 20.8%, English at 14.2%, and Australian at 14.1%. Notable demographic variations emerge among other backgrounds as well: Spanish ancestry accounts for 1.5% of the local population (compared to 0.6% across the region), Russian ancestry represents 1.1% (versus 0.4%), and Hungarian ancestry comprises 0.6% (versus 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Pagewood - Hillsdale - Daceyville is 35, younger than 79% of areas nationally. 31.8% 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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Demographically, Pagewood - Hillsdale - Daceyville skews younger than Greater Sydney overall. The 25 - 44 age cohort represents 34.8% of the local population as at August 2026, compared to 31.4% regionally, while youth aged 0 - 24 comprise 28.3% against a wider Sydney share of 30.4%. AreaSearch calculates the local median age at 35 as at August 2026, matching the figure from the 2021 Census and sitting 2 years younger than the metropolitan median of 37 recorded during that Census. The most noticeable shift since the Census occurred among the 0 - 24 age bracket, which adjusted down from 29.4% to an estimated 28.3%.
By 2041, retirees and senior residents aged 65+ are projected to experience the greatest absolute growth, increasing by 1,399 individuals (55%) to reach 3,937, while the young to middle-aged adult population is anticipated to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Pagewood - Hillsdale - Daceyville
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 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 2 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 Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago 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 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| 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 Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 3 months ago all 6 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 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 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 — 595 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (14,762 at the 2021 Census → 16,685 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 (117011323). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.