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SA2 boundaries are defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and are designed to represent communities for statistical reporting (e.g., census and ERP).
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The median house price in Panania (North) - Milperra is $1.60m, with units at $870k. House values have moved 6.2% a year compounded over five years.
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Panania (North) - Milperra has an estimated 11,996 residents, up from 11,340 at the 2021 Census — a change of 656 people, or 5.8%. Growth has averaged 0.8% a year over five years. 155 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 56.7% of that increase. That puts 1,587 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to research conducted by AreaSearch, the population of Panania (North) - Milperra stands at approximately 11,996 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 656 people (5.8%) from the 2021 Census, which documented 11,340 people. This shift is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population of 11,918 from June 2025 alongside 155 validated new addresses registered since the Census date. With these numbers, the local population density reaches 1,586 persons per square kilometer, a level that surpasses the typical figure recorded across national locations analyzed by AreaSearch. The area's 5.8% expansion rate since the 2021 census outpaced the broader SA3 region (5.4%), positioning it as a frontrunner for growth locally.
The main driver of this population growth was overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 56.7% of the total population increase in recent times. AreaSearch incorporates projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for individual SA2 regions, which were published in 2024 utilizing 2022 as the baseline year. For SA2 regions lacking this coverage, projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 with a 2021 baseline are implemented. Age cohort growth rates derived from these datasets are applied to all regions for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Future demographic projections suggest the area will experience population growth slightly below the national median, with an anticipated gain of 975 persons by 2041 based on the most recent annual ERP statistics, translating to an overall increase of 7.5% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
568 new dwellings have been approved in Panania (North) - Milperra over the past five years, an average of 113 a year. That places the area in the 76th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 9 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 91 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 31% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 127, broadly in line with 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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Panania (North) - Milperra averages approximately 113 residential building approvals annually, with 568 dwellings approved throughout the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 117 recorded during FY-26. Given that only 0.8 new residents per year have arrived for each new dwelling over the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), local supply matches or exceeds demand, offering purchasers more options and accommodating potential population increases beyond standard projections, with new builds carrying an average construction value of $342,000. When compared to Greater Sydney, the rate of development activity (per person) in Panania (North) - Milperra is 77.0% higher, offering more opportunities for home buyers.
The breakdown of new residential construction is 31.0% detached dwellings and 69.0% attached dwellings. Focusing on denser residential formats provides more budget-friendly paths to home ownership and appeals to downsizers, property investors, and first-time buyers. This represents a major departure from the existing housing stock (which stands at 77.0% houses), driven by a scarcity of available development land and addressing changing preferences for lifestyle and affordability. Reflecting roughly 93 people per approval, Panania (North) - Milperra remains characterized as a low density area. Looking forward, the population of Panania (North) - Milperra is projected to expand by 897 residents by 2041 (starting from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Based on established construction trends, incoming housing supply is poised to satisfy demand, creating favorable buyer conditions and potentially supporting population growth that exceeds current forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Panania (North) - Milperra
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 4 current infrastructure and development projects inside Panania (North) - Milperra, worth an estimated $615 million. A further 113 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $41.9 billion. 29 are already under construction and 56 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, residential development and transport & logistics. 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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The progression of local infrastructure, major developments, and urban planning decisions significantly shapes area performance. A total of 19 projects have been tracked by AreaSearch that are expected to influence the locality. Notable examples include the Canterbury-Bankstown Walking City Project, Weston Street Affordable Housing, Milperra Drain Widening - Stage 2, and the 61 Milperra Road Industrial Redevelopment, with key details for the most significant developments outlined below.
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Milperra Drain Widening - Stage 2
Stage 2 of the Milperra Drain widening project delivered by the City of Canterbury Bankstown to increase flood conveyance capacity and reduce flood risk for Milperra and surrounding suburbs. The project widens approximately 800 metres of the drain following completion of Stage 1 and forms part of Council's ongoing flood mitigation program. Construction commenced during 2025 with completion anticipated during 2026.
WSU Milperra Masterplanned Community
A $555.2 million masterplanned residential community developed by Mirvac in partnership with Western Sydney University on the 19.6-hectare former WSU Bankstown Campus. The project is approved for 385-430 low-rise dwellings (terraces, semi-detached, and detached homes), public parks, community amenities, and environmental conservation areas.
Creating a Walking City - Canterbury-Bankstown
Council-led active transport program delivering approximately 23.5 km of new priority footpaths across 58 locations throughout Canterbury-Bankstown. Works improve pedestrian safety, accessibility and connections to schools, parks, transport hubs and community facilities as part of the NSW Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants Program.
Riverlands Golf Course Redevelopment
The former Riverlands Golf Course is being redeveloped into a new residential community delivered in stages, including new roads, public open space, landscaping, drainage infrastructure and future housing. Land and Environment Court approvals were granted in 2022, with subdivision works progressing and new road naming approved during 2025.
Weston Street Affordable Housing
Demolition of existing structures and construction of a 4-5 storey residential flat building comprising 42 affordable housing apartments over basement carparking. The project is delivered by Homes NSW to expand social and affordable housing stock in South West Sydney.
Bankstown Airport Gateway Retail Precinct
A retail and dining precinct at the gateway corner of Bankstown Airport, at the intersection of Tower Road and Henry Lawson Drive. Originally conceived as a 5-hectare mixed-use development including a supermarket, mini brewery, dining precinct, and medical services, the project has been scaled and refined. The development, progressed by airport operator Aeria Management Group (AMG), will deliver a petrol station and restaurant tenancies serving airport users and the local community. Construction is underway with completion expected around May 2026.
Condell Park High School Upgrade
Major upgrade of Condell Park High School including 16 new classrooms with indoor and outdoor learning commons, new staff spaces, a new school hall and canteen with a multipurpose sport court, a relocated and extended staff car park, significant refurbishment of the existing administration space with a new secure entrance on Third Avenue, relocation and expansion of the support learning unit to 7 classrooms, refurbishment of all teaching spaces, and removal of all demountable classrooms.Construction is underway, with the steel structure for the new hall complete and roof installation in progress as of mid-2026; ground floor concrete works for the new classroom and administration building are also progressing. ADCO is the construction contractor and DJRD Architects is the project architect. Practical completion is targeted for Term 1 2027.
Riverlands by Mirvac
Riverlands by Mirvac is a residential masterplanned community in Milperra on the former Riverlands Golf Course, with 3, 4 and 5 bedroom homes now selling. The project includes over 310 attached and detached dwellings, a community facility, riverfront public walkway, recreational areas and revegetation works beside the Georges River.
6,573 residents of Panania (North) - Milperra are employed, from a labour force of 6,826. Unemployment sits at 3.7%, with participation at 70.9%. 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. The working-day population is estimated at 9,366, about 78% 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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Panania (North) - Milperra is characterized by a qualified labor force with strong representation in key service sectors, an unemployment rate sitting at just 3.7%, and an estimated 3.1% expansion in employment over the past year. In March 2026, there were 6,573 employed residents, and the unemployment rate was 0.4% lower than the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%, while the participation rate closely matched the Greater Sydney benchmark of 69.1%. Census details show a substantial 45.4% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure should be interpreted in light of COVID-19 lockdown restrictions.
The primary sectors employing local residents are health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction. Educational services show a notable concentration locally, with an employment share measured at 1.3 times the regional rate. Conversely, professional & technical roles account for only 7.9% of the local workforce, which is lower than the Greater Sydney benchmark of 11.5%. A comparison of the Census working population against the resident population suggests that local employment opportunities within the boundaries of the area are relatively restricted. Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics, the year ending March 2026 saw employment expand by 3.1% and the labor force grow by 3.5%, resulting in a 0.3 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. This trend diverged from Greater Sydney, which registered a 1.9% rise in employment, a 1.9% increase in the labor force, and a minor reduction in unemployment. National employment projections released in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context regarding future labor demand in Panania (North) - Milperra. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local industry mix to model potential growth. Although overall national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates of expansion vary greatly by industry. Applying these sectoral forecasts to the employment profile of Panania (North) - Milperra suggests local employment could grow by 6.5% over five years and 13.4% over ten years (note that this is a direct weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate local population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Panania (North) - Milperra is $2,064 a week (about $107,000 a year), with median personal income at $797 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $61,952 a year against an average of $73,852. 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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In the Panania (North) - Milperra SA2, the median taxpayer income is $61,952 and the average is $73,852, according to postcode-level ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. These figures are above the national average, contrasting with a median of $60,817 and an average of $83,003 in Greater Sydney. Accounting for a Wage Price Index increase of 10.32% since financial year 2023, updated estimates point to a median of $68,345 and an average of $81,474 as of March 2026. According to Census data, household income is positioned in the 69th percentile ($2,064 weekly), whereas individual income falls in the 49th percentile.
Income distribution analysis shows that the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket contains 30.3% of the population (3,634 individuals), mirroring the wider regional trend of 30.9% for this range. Local economic capacity is highlighted by the 31.0% of households that earn high weekly incomes of more than $3,000, which helps support consumer activity. Residential housing costs account for 17.7% of incomes, but robust earnings keep disposable income levels at the 67th percentile, and the area is positioned in the 7th decile of the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Panania (North) - Milperra had 3,769 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 77% detached houses and 5% apartments. 41% are owned with a mortgage, 25% rented and 34% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $480 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,600 a month, a total housing cost higher than 86% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 23.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 29.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the most recent Census, the distribution of housing types in Panania (North) - Milperra consisted of 76.7% houses and 23.3% alternative housing structures (including semi-detached properties, apartments, and other dwellings), compared to the Sydney metropolitan distribution of 55.9% houses and 44.1% alternative formats. The rate of home ownership in Panania (North) - Milperra was significantly higher than the Sydney metropolitan level, reaching 34.0%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (41.0%) or rented (25.0%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the locality stood at $2,600, which was higher than the Sydney metropolitan median of $2,427, while the median weekly rent was $480, compared to the metropolitan median of $470.
On a national level, mortgage commitments in Panania (North) - Milperra are notably higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rent prices are also well above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Panania (North) - Milperra counted 3,769 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,987 today, averaging 2.9 people each. 43% are couples with children, more than in 85% of areas nationally, against 23% couples without children. 18% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households constitute the vast majority of local residences at 79.7%, consisting of couples with children at 42.7%, couples without children at 23.1%, and single parent households making up 12.4%. Non-family households represent the remaining 20.3%, with single person households accounting for 18.3% and group housing comprising 2.0% of the total. The median size of local households is 2.9 individuals, exceeding the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
25.9% of adults in Panania (North) - Milperra hold a university qualification, including 17.9% with a bachelor degree and 6.3% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 21.7% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 1,614 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,039 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational challenges are present in the locality, where the proportion of residents with university degrees (25.9%) sits considerably lower than the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%. This gap highlights both an obstacle and a potential focus area for educational development. Bachelor degrees represent the most common higher qualification at 17.9%, followed by postgraduate degrees (6.3%) and graduate diplomas (1.7%). Vocational and technical training is highly prevalent, with 33.1% of residents aged 15+ holding a vocational qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas (11.4%) and certificates (21.7%). Enrolment in education is remarkably strong, with 29.6% of the population currently participating in formal study.
This student population includes 9.9% attending primary schools, 8.6% in secondary schools, and 5.3% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Panania (North) - Milperra reaches 79 stops on 39 routes, timetabled for about 4,500 services a week. The typical home sits about 160 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.5 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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An analysis of public transport reveals 79 operational transit stops within Panania (North) - Milperra, comprising a combination of train and bus services. These locations are connected by 39 different routes, which together provide 4,522 passenger trips each week. Transport accessibility is classified as outstanding, with residents living an average of 155 meters from their nearest transit stop. Given the residential nature of the area, most workers commute out of the district, with private vehicles remaining the primary choice at 84%, and trains used by 11%. Motor vehicle ownership averages 1.5 per household, which is higher than the regional average.
A substantial 45.4% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 circumstances. Across all active routes, transit frequency averages 646 services daily, which translates to roughly 57 weekly trips for each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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72.7% of residents in Panania (North) - Milperra report no long-term health condition. 5.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 56.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.1 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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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and the frequency of chronic illnesses, health outcomes are strong across Panania (North) - Milperra. While the occurrence of common medical conditions is low within the general population, it rises above the national average among older, vulnerable cohorts. Additionally, the proportion of residents with private health insurance is very high, encompassing roughly 56% of the population (~6,729 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney. Arthritis and asthma are the most prevalent medical conditions in the area, affecting 7.9% and 6.8% of the population, respectively, while 72.7% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney.
The population under the age of 65 exhibits health metrics that are better than average. Residents aged 65 and over make up 17.2% of the local population (2,063 people), which is higher than the 15.5% share seen across Greater Sydney, though this cohort ranks lower on health metrics nationally than the general community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
28.0% of Panania (North) - Milperra residents were born overseas and 33.4% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (21.4%) and English (19.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Panania (North) - Milperra exhibits a higher degree of cultural diversity than most local areas, with 28.0% of the population born outside Australia and 33.4% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 61.0% of the local population. The most notable statistical variance is for Islam, which is practiced by 8.7% of residents, compared to 6.8% across Greater Sydney. Analyzing parental country of birth, the three largest ancestral groups represented in Panania (North) - Milperra are Australian at 21.4%, English at 19.6%, and Other at 12.9%.
Several other ethnicities show distinct concentrations relative to regional trends: Lebanese ancestry is highly represented at 5.5% of the population (compared to 2.6% regionally), Vietnamese at 3.4% (compared to 1.8%), and Macedonian at 1.5% (compared to 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Panania (North) - Milperra is 38. 24.8% 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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The median age of residents in Panania (North) - Milperra is 38 years, which aligns closely with the Greater Sydney average of 37 and matches the national median of 38. Compared to the Greater Sydney population, Panania (North) - Milperra has a larger proportion of people in the 55 - 64 age bracket (11.8%) but a lower representation of individuals aged 25 - 34 (11.3%). Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 15 to 24 grew from 12.5% to 13.5%. In contrast, the 25 to 34 age bracket decreased from 12.5% to 11.3%.
By 2041, the age structure of Panania (North) - Milperra is projected to undergo notable adjustments. The 55 to 64 age category will experience the largest expansion, growing by 17% (242 people) to increase from 1,417 to 1,660. Conversely, both the 5 to 14 and 0 to 4 age brackets are expected to experience declines in their numbers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Panania (North) - Milperra
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 this month all 4 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this 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 — 155 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (11,340 at the 2021 Census → 11,996 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 (119011657). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.