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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 80% of areas nationally. 593 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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According to investigations by AreaSearch, the population of Pagewood - Hillsdale - Daceyville is approximately 16,685 as of May 2026. This represents an expansion of 1,923 individuals (13.0%) from the 14,762 people recorded in the 2021 Census. This adjustment is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 16,683 alongside 593 validated new addresses identified since the Census. With these figures, the population density stands at 5,347 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality within the highest 10% of all Australian areas analyzed by AreaSearch and highlighting the intense demand for local land.
The 13.0% growth rate since the 2021 census outpaced the state average of 7.1% as well as the surrounding SA3 region, positioning the suburb as a primary growth node. This population rise was chiefly fueled by overseas migration, which was responsible for roughly 77.9% of the overall population increases during recent timeframes. Projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline, are utilized by AreaSearch for each SA2 region. In cases where this data is unavailable for specific SA2 zones, projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 with a 2021 baseline are applied instead. The age bracket growth rates derived from these datasets are projected forward for the years 2032 to 2041 across all sectors. Future demographic shifts suggest that population growth will rank slightly under the national median for statistical divisions, with the locality projected to grow by 1,931 residents by 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP statistics, representing an overall increase of 11.6% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
2,289 new dwellings have been approved in Pagewood - Hillsdale - Daceyville over the past five years, an average of 457 a year. That places the area in the 89th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 27 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 372 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 2% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Few approvals have been recorded in the most recent months, well below the longer-run average; the latest ABS periods are still being reported. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Pagewood - Hillsdale - Daceyville has recorded approximately 457 annual approvals for new residential dwellings, accumulating to 2,289 approvals throughout the previous 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) and 14 registered during FY-26. With an average influx of 1.1 new residents per year for each dwelling built over the prior 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), the relationship between housing demand and supply remains balanced, fostering stable local conditions. The average construction cost of these new properties sits at $399,000. Additionally, commercial building approvals have reached $15.7 million during the current financial year, demonstrating ongoing commercial investment in the sector.
Per capita construction activity in Pagewood - Hillsdale - Daceyville is 239.0% higher than the average for Greater Sydney, ensuring prospective buyers have access to a wide range of options. This volume is far higher than the national standard, confirming intense interest from property developers. Newly approved building designs consist of 2.0% detached houses and 98.0% medium and high-density residential options. This preference for denser housing structures provides affordable entry points and attracts downsizers, real estate investors, and first-time home buyers. This pattern marks a clear departure from the current housing stock (which stands at 25.0% houses), indicating a decline in available development sites and mirroring changing lifestyle choices alongside a demand for more varied, economical housing options. Recording roughly 116 people per approved dwelling, Pagewood - Hillsdale - Daceyville exhibits the key features of an expanding area. Demographic projections indicate that Pagewood - Hillsdale - Daceyville's population will grow by 1,929 residents up to 2041 (starting from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Maintaining the current pace of development suggests that the supply of new housing will easily satisfy incoming demand, offering favorable buying opportunities and potentially underpinning growth beyond current population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 6 current infrastructure and development projects inside Pagewood - Hillsdale - Daceyville, worth an estimated $2 million. A further 110 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $41.7 billion. 31 are already under construction and 34 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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Local infrastructure updates, large-scale projects, and planning changes have a significant effect on regional performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 21 projects expected to influence the local area. Prominent developments include Iglu Kingsford, Heffron Park Central Amenities Upgrade, Meriton Pagewood Green, and the Sydney Metro Eastern Suburbs Extension, with key details of the most relevant projects provided in the list below.
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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.
Sydney Metro Eastern Suburbs Extension
A long-term strategic extension of the Sydney Metro network envisioned as a continuation of Metro West eastward from Hunter Street. Identified in the South East Sydney Transport Strategy to 2056, the corridor proposes new underground stations at Zetland (Green Square), Randwick, Maroubra Junction, Maroubra, Malabar, and La Perouse, to be delivered by 2041. The project aims to support high-density urban renewal in the Green Square precinct and reduce pressure on existing light rail and bus corridors.As of 2025-2026, no active planning or funding commitment has been made; the corridor remains marked as future metro subject to further investigation on official NSW Government maps. City of Sydney Council has actively lobbied the NSW Government to accelerate at minimum a Zetland station as part of Stage 1 Metro West.
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.
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 workforce in Pagewood - Hillsdale - Daceyville is highly educated, featuring a significant concentration of professional service workers, a jobless rate of 5.7%, and an estimated job growth rate of 1.8% over the prior year. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 8,059, while the local unemployment rate exceeded the Greater Sydney benchmark of 4.1% by 1.5%. Labor force participation is also considerably lower at 60.5% compared to the 69.1% recorded across Greater Sydney. Census records show that a substantial 35.0% of the working population performed their duties from home, though this figure may have been influenced by Covid-19 restrictions.
The primary sectors employing local residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. The construction sector displays a particularly high concentration, with local employment ratios reaching 1.3 times the regional standard. Conversely, professional & technical roles are underrepresented at 8.8% compared to the regional average of 11.5%. The heavily residential nature of the locality means local employment options are somewhat restricted, as demonstrated by comparing the count of the Census working population against the resident population. Analysis by AreaSearch of SALM and ABS statistics shows that for the 12 months ending March 2026, the number of employed individuals rose by 1.8% and the total labor force grew by 0.9%, resulting in a 0.8 percentage point reduction in the unemployment rate. This differed from Greater Sydney, which recorded a 1.9% rise in employment, a 1.9% expansion of the labor force, and a marginal decline in unemployment. Future labor demand in Pagewood - Hillsdale - Daceyville can be contextualized using national employment forecasts published by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25. These five and ten-year forecasts have been combined with the local occupational structure to estimate future job trends. While the total number of jobs nationwide is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary widely across different fields. Projecting these industry-specific rates onto the employment distribution of Pagewood - Hillsdale - Daceyville indicates that local employment will rise by 6.8% over five years and 13.8% over ten years (note that this calculations is a direct weighting projection for demonstration purposes and does not account for localized population 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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According to tax records compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, income levels within the Pagewood - Hillsdale - Daceyville SA2 rank among the highest nationally. Taxpayers in the Pagewood - Hillsdale - Daceyville SA2 recorded a median income of $61,605 and an average income of $87,499, compared to the Greater Sydney medians and averages of $60,817 and $83,003. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates correspond to roughly $67,963 for median income and $96,529 for average income as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed household, family, and individual incomes in Pagewood - Hillsdale - Daceyville around the 58th percentile nationwide.
The largest income group comprises 31.5% of the local population (5,255 people) earning in the $1,500 - 2,999 range, which is very similar to the wider region where 30.9% fall into this bracket. Affordability pressures are high, leaving residents with only 77.1% of their income, which places the area in the 46th percentile and the SEIFA income index 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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Dwelling options in Pagewood - Hillsdale - Daceyville at the time of the latest Census consisted of 24.8% standalone houses and 75.3% alternative housing types (including semi-detached properties, apartments, and other dwellings), whereas the wider Sydney metropolitan area recorded 55.9% houses and 44.1% alternative dwellings. The home ownership rate in Pagewood - Hillsdale - Daceyville was lower than the Sydney metro average at 21.9%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (25.4%) or renting (52.7%). The median monthly mortgage cost in the locality was higher than the Sydney metro average at $2,600, and the median weekly rent was recorded at $495, compared to metropolitan averages of $2,427 and $470.
On a national level, mortgage repayments in Pagewood - Hillsdale - Daceyville are notably higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are also well above the national median of $375.
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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Family units represent the majority of households at 66.0%, which is made up of couples with children at 29.9%, couples without children at 22.5%, and single parent families at 11.9%. Non-family households account for the remaining 34.0%, with single person households representing 28.2% and group living situations making up 5.8% of the total. The median size of a household is 2.4 residents, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney median of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
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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The region presents distinct educational characteristics, with university graduation rates at 36.9%, which is considerably lower than the SA4 average of 55.2%. This suggests a clear opportunity for focused educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 23.7%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 11.1% and graduate diplomas at 2.1%. Technical and trade qualifications are also common, with 28.8% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, which include advanced diplomas (11.3%) and certificates (17.5%). Engagement in education is quite high, with 31.5% of local residents enrolled in some form of study.
This cohort includes 8.2% in primary schools, 8.2% in higher education, and 7.3% attending secondary schools.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Pagewood - Hillsdale - Daceyville reaches 58 stops on 48 routes, timetabled for about 8,200 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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Analysis of the public transport network shows 58 active transit stops in Pagewood - Hillsdale - Daceyville, consisting of bus services. These locations are connected to 48 distinct routes, which support a total of 8,177 passenger trips each week. Transport accessibility is highly rated, with residents living an average of 188 meters from the nearest stop. Given the residential nature of the suburb, most working residents travel out of the area, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 75%, followed by buses at 11% and walking at 6%.
Average vehicle ownership is 0.9 cars per household, which is lower than the regional average. A high proportion of residents, 35.0%, work from home (based on the 2021 Census, which may reflect the pandemic conditions of that period). Transit service frequency averages 1,168 daily trips across all routes, which corresponds to approximately 140 weekly services at each individual transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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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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Based on AreaSearch assessments of mortality patterns and the presence of chronic ailments, Pagewood - Hillsdale - Daceyville records favorable health statistics, with both younger and older demographics showing low rates of common illnesses. Additionally, private health insurance uptake is exceptionally high, covering approximately 63% of the total population (10,561 people), compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%. The most common medical diagnoses among residents were arthritis and asthma, each affecting 5.9% and 5.9% of the population, while 76.3% of the community reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney.
The working-age population is particularly healthy, showing low rates of chronic disease. Residents aged 65 and over make up 15.3% of the population (2,549 people), and health outcomes within this senior group are above average, with national rankings aligning with the broader local population.
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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Pagewood - Hillsdale - Daceyville displays a high level of cultural diversity, with 44.6% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 48.6% of the population born outside Australia. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 55.2% of the community. There is also a distinct concentration of residents identifying with Judaism, who make up 3.0% of the population, compared to the Greater Sydney average of 0.8%. Looking at ancestral backgrounds, the top three groups identified in Pagewood - Hillsdale - Daceyville are Other at 20.8%, English at 14.2%, and Australian at 14.1%.
There are also distinct concentrations of other backgrounds compared to the wider region, with Spanish ancestry at 1.5% (compared to 0.6% regionally), Russian at 1.1% (compared to 0.4%), and Hungarian at 0.6% (compared to 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Pagewood - Hillsdale - Daceyville is 35, younger than 79% of areas nationally. 31.5% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 35 years in Pagewood - Hillsdale - Daceyville is slightly lower than the Greater Sydney median of 37 and the national average of 38. The 25 - 34 age bracket is highly represented at 18.7% compared to Greater Sydney, while the 5 - 14 demographic is less common at 9.7%. Since 2021, the cohort aged 75 to 84 has increased from 5.1% to 5.9% of the population, whereas the 5 to 14 demographic has decreased from 10.4% to 9.7%. Demographic forecasts for 2041 indicate significant changes for the area, with the 75 to 84 age group projected to grow by 620 people (63%) from 987 to 1,608.
The combined 65+ age groups are expected to represent 57% of all population growth, highlighting the aging profile of the community. In contrast, the numbers of residents aged 0 to 4 and 35 to 44 are projected to decline.
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 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 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 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 — 593 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 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 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 (117011323). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.