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The median unit price in Parramatta - North is $624k. House values have moved 0.0% a year compounded over five years.
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Parramatta - North has an estimated 15,058 residents, up from 12,062 at the 2021 Census — a change of 2,996 people, or 24.8%. Growth has averaged 3.9% a year over five years, faster than 93% of areas nationally. 1,499 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 85.5% of that increase. That puts 6,753 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to the analysis by AreaSearch, the resident population of Parramatta - North stands at approximately 15,058 in May 2026. Compared to the 12,062 individuals recorded during the 2021 Census, this represents a growth of 2,996 people (24.8%). This shift is calculated from the ABS June 2025 estimated resident population of 14,911 combined with 1,499 validated new addresses registered after the Census. The local density reaches 6,752 persons per square kilometer, positioning the location within the top 10% of nationwide areas analyzed by AreaSearch and highlighting the high demand for local land.
The area's expansion rate of 24.8% since the 2021 Census outpaced both the SA3 region and the overall state average of 7.1%, making it a primary driver of growth. This upward trajectory was largely fueled by arrivals from abroad, with overseas migration accounting for about 85.5% of the total population increase during recent times. For each SA2 locality, AreaSearch applies the projections published by the ABS and Geoscience Australia in 2024, using 2022 as the baseline. For any SA2 regions where this data is unavailable, projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 with a 2021 baseline are substituted. Age-specific growth patterns derived from these sources are projected forward to the decade spanning 2032 to 2041. Based on these anticipated demographic trends, the area is set for remarkable growth, ranking in the top 10 percent of the nation. It is projected to gain 24,033 persons by 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP figures, representing a cumulative increase of 158.6% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
2,431 new dwellings have been approved in Parramatta - North over the past five years, an average of 486 a year. That places the area in the 89th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 32 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 363 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 0% 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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In Parramatta - North, home approvals have run at roughly 486 annually, translating to a total of 2,431 residential approvals over the preceding 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, there have been 2 approvals registered. Given that an average of 1.1 new residents per year arrived per new home over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), the relationship between housing supply and demand remains balanced, sustaining a steady market. The average construction cost for these new residences stands at $306,000, aligning with broader regional averages. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $203.9 million during this financial year, pointing to robust commercial investment locally.
On a per capita basis, construction activity in Parramatta - North is 406.0% higher than the average for Greater Sydney, providing purchasers with a broader range of options. This rate is also significantly above the national benchmark, pointing to robust builder confidence in the suburb. Furthermore, all recent construction projects have consisted of medium and high-density formats. This concentration on denser housing options offers more accessible price points for buyers and caters well to downsizers, property investors, and those purchasing their first home. With approximately 22 people per approval, Parramatta - North showcases the characteristics of a growing urban zone. Projecting forward, the population of Parramatta - North is set to expand by 23,879 residents by 2041 relative to the latest quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. Should current construction rates persist, the volume of new housing may fall short of population gains, which could intensify buyer competition and underpin accelerated price growth.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 40 current infrastructure and development projects inside Parramatta - North, worth an estimated $55.1 billion. A further 160 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $142.2 billion. 47 are already under construction and 92 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and communities. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, planning schemes, and major developments are key factors in regional performance. AreaSearch has identified 68 projects that are expected to influence the local area. Key developments include Powerhouse Parramatta, Civic Link Block 3, Royal Parramatta Private Hospital, and 8 Phillip Street, with details provided on those of the most relevance.
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Powerhouse Parramatta
Powerhouse Parramatta is a major NSW Government cultural infrastructure project on the Parramatta River foreshore. The new museum will deliver about 18,000 sqm of exhibition and public space across seven large presentation spaces, the Lang Walker Family Academy, rooftop public areas, productive gardens and an observatory for astronomy education. Construction is being managed by Lendlease and reached 95 percent complete in February 2026, with fitout and public domain works progressing ahead of opening in late 2026.
Royal Parramatta Private Hospital
A proposed 24-storey private hospital development designed to address the healthcare shortfall in Western Sydney. The facility will include 120 to 130 hospital beds, six operating theatres, day surgery units, maternity services, and a perioperative suite. The architectural design by fjcstudio and Gray Puksand features a vertical village concept with biophilic terraces and the integration of a historic heritage house at the base of the tower.
Civic Link Block 3
Civic Link Block 3 is the City of Parramatta Council project transforming Horwood Place into a pedestrian and cycling green boulevard between George Street and Phillip Street. The project will permanently close part of Horwood Place to traffic and deliver wider paths, 38 mature native trees, more than 3000 shrubs and groundcover, rain gardens, seating, play and dining elements, and the 130 metre Ribbon social spine. It forms the central block of the wider Civic Link corridor connecting Parramatta Square, Sydney Metro West, Powerhouse Parramatta and the Parramatta River.Stage 1 Phillip Street early works are planned for 2026 and Stage 2 Horwood Place main works are forecast to continue through to the end of 2027, subject to site and weather conditions.
Parramatta Metro Station - Sydney Metro West
A new underground metro station forming part of the 24 km Sydney Metro West line, doubling rail capacity between Parramatta and the Sydney CBD. Tunnelling between Westmead and the CBD was completed in December 2025 by the Gamuda Australia and Laing O'Rourke Consortium (GLC). The Parramatta Integrated Station Development (ISD) contract - covering station construction plus four over and adjacent buildings comprising approximately 100 dwellings, offices, retail and public spaces - is expected to be awarded in 2026, with two consortia shortlisted: Gamuda/Billbergia/MTR Corporation and Lendlease Construction/Lendlease Development.John Holland is delivering 60 km of track and the Clyde stabling and maintenance facility. Metro Trains West Consortium (MTR Corporation and CRRC) was awarded the combined trains, systems, maintenance and operations contract in January 2026. The station will feature full accessibility, platform screen doors, 24-hour operation, and interchange with Parramatta Light Rail and bus services. Planning approval for over and adjacent station development was granted by the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure in 2025. Line opening is targeted for 2032.
Parramatta CBD Planning Framework Review
Major city centre planning and urban renewal program guiding long-term growth of Parramatta CBD as Sydney's Central City centre. The City Centre LEP commenced in October 2022, with infrastructure contributions and transport planning in place. Current work is focused on Parramatta CBD Planning Investigation Areas: the North East PIA planning controls were finalised in July 2025, while the Southern Planning Investigation Area is in master planning, with draft documentation expected to be reported to Council in the first half of 2026 and possible public exhibition in the second half of 2026.Related public domain delivery includes Civic Link Block 3, where early works and main works are scheduled through 2026 and 2027.
Parramatta CBD Growth Centre
A transformative urban renewal project establishing Parramatta as Sydney's dual CBD. The precinct integrates the $3.5 billion Parramatta Square commercial hub, the $1.1 billion Powerhouse Parramatta museum (opening late 2026), and the new Sydney Metro West station. Ongoing works in 2026 include the $21 million Civic Link green boulevard and deep excavation for the underground metro station, ultimately supporting 43,000 jobs and 12,000 new dwellings.
Cosmopolitan by Deicorp Parramatta
A vibrant new residential precinct featuring 604 one, two and three-bedroom apartments across two 45-level towers, situated above a retail village hub and laneways. Located parkside in Parramatta's CBD with direct access to the new Parramatta Light Rail.
Parramatta Park Visitor Centre
Revitalisation and expansion of visitor facilities within the World Heritage-listed Parramatta Park. The project includes a modern visitor hub, interactive heritage exhibits, cafe facilities, and upgraded community amenities as part of a broader park improvement program.
11,156 residents of Parramatta - North are employed, from a labour force of 11,400. Unemployment sits at 2.1%, with participation at 88.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 38,915, about 2.6 times the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local workforce in Parramatta - North is characterized by high levels of education, with a strong contingent of professionals, an unemployment rate sitting at only 2.1%, and a yearly jobs growth rate estimated at 3.1%. As of March 2026, employed residents total 11,156, with an unemployment rate that is 2.0% lower than the Greater Sydney rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation is exceptionally high at 88.7%, compared to 69.1% across Greater Sydney. Census data indicates that 60.0% of the local workforce operated from home, though this figure should be interpreted in the context of pandemic lockdown measures.
The primary employment fields for local citizens are professional & technical services, health care & social assistance, and finance & insurance. The representation in professional & technical services is especially pronounced, running at 2.3 times the regional average. Conversely, construction is underrepresented, employing just 3.6% of the local workforce compared to 8.6% across Greater Sydney. Having 3.9 workers for every local resident at the time of the Census, the area operates as a job magnet, containing a greater number of positions than working residents and drawing commuters from other neighborhoods. Analysis of SALM and ABS data by AreaSearch indicates that employment rose by 3.1% over the 12 months to March 2026, matching a 3.1% rise in the labour force, which kept unemployment levels broadly unchanged. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 1.9% and labour force growth of 1.9%, resulting in a slight decline in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts published in May-25 provide additional context regarding potential future demand in Parramatta - North. These forecasts span five and ten-year horizons and have been overlaid onto the local employment profile to estimate regional growth trends. The national projections anticipate a 6.6% expansion in employment over five years and a 13.7% expansion over ten years, though growth varies substantially across different industry sectors. When these sector-specific growth rates are applied to Parramatta - North's employment composition, the area is projected to see employment increase by 7.7% over five years and by 15.2% over ten years. This calculation represents a straightforward weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate localized population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Parramatta - North is $2,149 a week (about $112,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,119 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $59,277 a year against an average of $69,226. 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 the most recent postcode ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, the Parramatta - North SA2 recorded a median taxpayer income of $59,277 and an average income of $69,226. These figures sit slightly above the nationwide median, while contrasting with a median of $60,817 and an average of $83,003 across Greater Sydney. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, updated estimates for March 2026 stand at roughly $65,394 for the median and $76,370 for the average. The 2021 Census reveals that household, family, and individual incomes in the area are high, placing between the 75th and 86th percentiles nationally.
Looking at income distribution, the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket accounts for 40.3% of local earners (6,068 individuals), which aligns with the regional proportion of 30.9% in the same category. Although high housing expenses absorb 19.7% of earnings, solid income levels keep disposable income at the 69th percentile, and the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 8th decile for income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Parramatta - North had 4,923 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 1% detached houses and 96% apartments. 16% are owned with a mortgage, 77% rented and 7% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $450 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,078 a month, a total housing cost higher than 94% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 20.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Data from the most recent Census shows that the housing stock in Parramatta - North consists of 1.2% standalone houses and 98.8% other dwelling types, including semi-detached homes and apartments. This contrasts with the broader Sydney metro area, where standalone houses account for 55.9% and other dwellings make up 44.1%. The rate of home ownership in Parramatta - North stands at 7.0%, which is lower than the metropolitan average, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (16.3%) or tenants renting their homes (76.6%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,078 is lower than the Sydney metro average of $2,427, and the median weekly rent of $450 is also below the metropolitan figure of $470.
On a national scale, mortgage commitments in Parramatta - North are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents exceed the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Parramatta - North counted 4,923 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 6,146 today, averaging 2.3 people each. 27% are couples with children, against 27% couples without children. 27% of households are people living alone, and families average 0.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households at 61.4%, consisting of couples with children at 27.3%, couples without children at 26.8%, and single parents at 5.0%. The remaining 38.6% are non-family households, which are split between single-person households at 27.4% and group households at 11.1%. The average household size is 2.3 individuals, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
69.8% of adults in Parramatta - North hold a university qualification, including 41.0% with a bachelor degree and 26.1% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 77% of areas nationally. A further 5.6% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 3,473 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,085 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 level of education in Parramatta - North is significantly higher than broader averages, with 69.8% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% across NSW. This high concentration of tertiary education positions the community well to take advantage of knowledge-based employment. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 41.0%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 26.1% and graduate diplomas at 2.7%. Vocational education accounts for 14.4% of qualifications among residents aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas (8.8%) and certificates (5.6%). Enrollment rates in education are high, with 31.6% of the population actively studying.
This cohort includes 10.6% attending university or higher education, 8.0% in primary school, and 2.8% in high school.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Parramatta - North reaches 52 stops on 90 routes, timetabled for about 28,200 services a week. The typical home sits about 120 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.2 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 in Parramatta - North includes 52 active stops offering bus, light rail, train, and ferry services. These stops support 90 routes, which provide a total of 28,167 passenger trips each week. Transport access is high, with residents living an average of 115 meters from the nearest stop. The suburb is primarily residential, with most working residents commuting to other areas. Private vehicles are the main transport method at 37%, followed by trains at 36% and buses at 15%. Car ownership is low, averaging 0.2 vehicles per household, which is below the regional average.
A total of 60.0% of residents work from home, based on 2021 Census data collected during pandemic conditions. Services run at an average of 4,023 daily trips across all routes, which corresponds to approximately 541 weekly trips for each transport stop.
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88.5% of residents in Parramatta - North report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 98% of areas nationally. 2.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 53.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.6 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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Parramatta - North records favorable health statistics across mortality rates and chronic illnesses, with a low occurrence of common medical conditions across all age segments. Private health insurance coverage is slightly above the SA2 average, with approximately 53% of the population (~8,025 people) holding cover. This compares to 59.9% across the wider Greater Sydney region. Asthma and mental health conditions are the most prevalent health issues, affecting 3.5% and 3.2% of residents respectively. Conversely, 88.5% of the population reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney.
Residents aged 65 and over account for 5.3% of the local population (798 people), which is lower than the Greater Sydney average of 15.5%. Older residents show positive health profiles, with national rankings that align with the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
80.1% of Parramatta - North residents were born overseas and 78.8% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 99% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Indian (31.3%) and Chinese (14.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Culturally diverse backgrounds are highly represented in Parramatta - North, where 78.8% of the population speaks a language other than English at home and 80.1% of residents were born overseas. Hinduism is the most common religious affiliation, followed by 46.0% of the local population, compared to 5.2% across the Greater Sydney region. Looking at ancestral backgrounds, the three most common ancestries in Parramatta - North are Indian at 31.3% of the population, which is higher than the regional average of 3.6%, Other at 29.8% compared to the regional average of 16.0%, and Chinese at 14.5% compared to the regional average of 8.4%.
Other ethnic backgrounds show varying concentrations, with Filipino residents representing 3.1% of the local population compared to 2.0% regionally, Korean residents at 1.1% compared to 1.1% regionally, and Lebanese residents at 0.7% compared to 2.6% regionally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Parramatta - North is 31, younger than 95% of areas nationally. 46.7% 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 Parramatta - North is 31 years, which is younger than the Greater Sydney average of 37 and the national median of 38. The local population has a higher concentration of people aged 25 - 34, representing 36.2% of residents, compared to the national average of 14.6%. Conversely, those aged 55 - 64 make up 4.4% of the population, which is lower than the Greater Sydney average. Since 2021, the proportion of residents aged 45 to 54 rose from 5.9% to 7.2%, while the cohort aged 0 to 4 fell from 7.3% to 6.2%.
Demographic projections for 2041 indicate that the local age profile will shift, with the 25 to 34 age group expected to grow by 9,006 people (165%) to reach 14,459, up from 5,452.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Parramatta - North
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 40 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Jul 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 1,499 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (12,062 at the 2021 Census → 15,058 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 (125041717). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.