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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 Pendle Hill - Girraween is $1.38m, with units at $785k. House values have moved 5.4% a year compounded over five years.
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Pendle Hill - Girraween has an estimated 14,590 residents, up from 13,939 at the 2021 Census — a change of 651 people, or 4.7%. 162 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 3,271 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 resident count for Pendle Hill - Girraween stands at approximately 14,590 as of May 2026. This represents an expansion of 651 individuals (4.7%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 13,939 people. This shift is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 14,466 combined with 162 validated new addresses recorded since the Census. Such population numbers translate to a density of 3,271 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb in the top quartile of all nationwide territories evaluated by AreaSearch.
The area's 4.7% growth post-census is within 2.4 percentage points of the state average (7.1%), showing competitive demographic momentum. Overseas migration served as the primary engine for this expansion, accounting for roughly 88.2% of the total population gains in recent times. AreaSearch utilizes the 2024 population projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia, which use 2022 as their baseline year. For regions where this data is unavailable, the 2022 projections from the NSW State Government, based on 2021 numbers, are applied instead. Age-specific growth trends derived from these sources are projected forward for the years 2032 to 2041. Based on these anticipated demographic transformations, population growth is projected to land slightly below the national median, with a forecast increase of 1,216 persons by 2041 when measured against the most recent annual ERP statistics, representing a total rise of 7.5% over the 16 years.
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461 new dwellings have been approved in Pendle Hill - Girraween over the past five years, an average of 92 a year. That places the area in the 60th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 6 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 73 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 27% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 66, well below 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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Pendle Hill - Girraween has averaged approximately 92 residential building approvals annually, translating to a total of 461 new dwellings over the last 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, 61 approvals have been registered. Because only 0.6 people migrated to the region for every finished home over the past 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), the volume of new housing is keeping pace with or running ahead of demand. This provides prospective buyers with extensive options and creates capacity for growth beyond current projections, with the average construction cost of these new residences sitting at $324,000.
Additionally, commercial development is moving at a moderate pace, with $19.0 million in commercial approvals logged during the current financial year. The volume of new construction per capita in Pendle Hill - Girraween is comparable to Greater Sydney, maintaining a supply-demand balance in line with adjacent suburbs. Recent building permits consist of 27.0% freestanding houses and 73.0% medium-to-high density options like townhouses and apartments. This orientation toward higher-density housing offers cheaper entry points to the market, catering well to downsizers, property investors, and first-time buyers. This represents a marked departure from the existing housing stock (which stands at 45.0% houses), reflecting a scarcity of development sites alongside changing lifestyle preferences and budget constraints. The suburb has roughly 207 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low density market. Projecting forward, the population of Pendle Hill - Girraween is set to grow by 1,091 residents by 2041 (starting from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly projection). At the current rate of construction, the supply of new homes should easily accommodate demand, creating favorable buying conditions and potentially facilitating population growth that exceeds current expectations.
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Development applications around Pendle Hill - Girraween
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AreaSearch tracks 5 current infrastructure and development projects inside Pendle Hill - Girraween, worth an estimated $1.81 billion. A further 120 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $36.9 billion. 25 are already under construction and 57 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal 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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Local infrastructure projects, major developments, and planning schemes have a significant impact on local performance. AreaSearch has identified 17 projects likely to affect the suburb. Key developments include the Westmead Health Precinct Redevelopment, the Integrated Mental Health Complex Westmead, the Northside West Clinic Extension Stage 2, and the M4 Smart Motorway, with details of the most significant projects listed below.
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Fresh Hope Communities Pendle Hill Redevelopment
A major intergenerational precinct masterplan by Fresh Hope Communities proposing 502 independent retirement living units, a 120-bed residential aged care home, 289 residential apartments (including affordable housing), a Wellness Hub, Health Hub, Business Hub, neighbourhood retail, childcare centre, and 15,000 sqm of publicly accessible open space surrounding heritage Dunmore House and Ashwood House.
Bonds Spinning Mills Site Urban Renewal
A major urban renewal project on the 80,000 sqm former Bonds Industrial site, featuring a masterplanned mixed-use development with up to 1,450 residential dwellings, 6,000 sqm of retail (including a full-line supermarket and specialty shops), adaptive reuse of industrial heritage structures, and extensive new public parkland.
515-519 Great Western Highway Mixed Use Development
Mixed-use development featuring a 4-level low-rise building with commercial spaces and 50 residential dwellings on a 4,002 sqm corner site.
Integrated Mental Health Complex Westmead
The $540 million Integrated Mental Health Complex (IMHC) is a 10-storey facility at the Westmead Health Precinct, set to become the largest mental health hub in NSW. It will replace aging facilities at the Cumberland Hospital West Campus and features a link bridge to Westmead Hospital. The complex will provide 265 beds for acute, sub-acute, and non-acute care across all age groups, including specialist services for eating disorders and intensive care. Main construction by Richard Crookes Constructions commenced in early 2025, with the first major concrete pour in November 2025.The project utilizes biophilic design and Aboriginal storytelling in its architecture and is expected to be completed in late 2027.
Northside West Clinic Extension Stage 2
State Significant Development (SSD-17899480) for a four-storey extension to the Ramsay Clinic Wentworthville (formerly Northside West). The project delivers 95 additional inpatient beds, nine consulting suites, and specialized mental health units including an Adolescent Eating Disorder Unit. Works include internal alterations to the Stage 1 building, new car parking, and integrated landscaping to support enhanced patient recovery and wellbeing.
Wentworthville Town Centre Revitalisation
Council-led revitalisation of Wentworthville Town Centre supported by finalised planning controls, a public domain plan and site-specific redevelopment proposals. The framework supports about 1800 additional dwellings, a shopping centre, a 4000 sqm full-line supermarket and new public domain plazas. The public domain plan was exhibited in 2023 and Council resolved in August 2024 to progress first-stage Station Street public domain upgrade works between The Kingsway and Perry Street and to review current planning controls. The former Wentworthville Mall redevelopment at 42-44 Dunmore Street is a key private catalyst, planned for 23 storeys, 523 apartments, retail, supermarket and commercial space.
Toongabbie Town Centre Public Domain Plan
Public domain revitalisation plan for Toongabbie town centre, adopted by Cumberland City Council on 21 August 2024. The plan guides delivery of consistently high-quality public realm including streetscape treatments, material palettes for surface treatments, street furniture, landscaping and finishes. It supports future work by Council, landowners and developers in achieving desired public domain outcomes. First stage of works will focus on improvements to Aurelia Street, Portico Park and Girraween Park. Works are to be included in Council's capital works program, with development contributions collected and reserved for this purpose.The plan supports place-based outcomes for creating healthy, creative, culturally rich and socially connected communities.
West Grove Westmead
West Grove is the redevelopment of Westmead Shopping Village into a mixed-use gateway precinct opposite Westmead Station and close to Westmead Hospital. The project includes retail and food venues, a Woolworths Metro supermarket, four levels of healthcare and medical space, hotel accommodation, residential apartments, parking, communal open space and a through-site link from the railway station to Hawkesbury Road.
8,236 residents of Pendle Hill - Girraween are employed, from a labour force of 8,570. Unemployment sits at 3.9%, with participation at 74.4%. 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 13,270, about 91% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local workforce is characterized by high levels of education, a notable concentration of professionals, a low unemployment rate of 3.9%, and job growth estimated at 3.6% over the preceding year. As of March 2026, there are 8,236 employed residents, with an unemployment rate 0.2% lower than the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%. Furthermore, labor force participation is exceptionally high at 74.4%, compared to 69.1% across Greater Sydney. Census records show that a significant 44.7% of residents worked from home, although this figure should be interpreted in light of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for local residents are health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and finance & insurance. The region has a distinct specialization in manufacturing, where employment is 1.6 times the regional average. Conversely, construction employment is underrepresented, making up 4.8% of the workforce compared to the regional benchmark of 8.6%. Census data comparing the working population to the resident population indicates that while local jobs exist, a significant portion of residents travel outside the suburb for work. According to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, employment levels rose by 3.6% and the labour force grew by 3.2% during the year to March 2026, which led to a 0.4 percentage point decline in unemployment. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 1.9%, labour force growth of 1.9%, and only a marginal drop in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 provide additional context regarding potential future demand within Pendle Hill - Girraween. These projections, which span five and ten-year periods, have been overlaid onto the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. Although national employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rate of growth varies considerably across different industry sectors. When these sector-specific forecasts are applied to the employment mix in Pendle Hill - Girraween, local employment is expected to rise by 6.8% over five years and by 14.0% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Pendle Hill - Girraween is $2,057 a week (about $107,000 a year), with median personal income at $831 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $59,160 a year against an average of $70,591. 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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Based on AreaSearch's analysis of the latest postcode-level ATO statistics released for the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in the Pendle Hill - Girraween SA2 recorded a median income of $59,160 and an average income of $70,591. This is above the national average and compares to $60,817 (median) and $83,003 (average) across Greater Sydney. Adjusting these figures for a 10.32% growth in the Wage Price Index since the 2023 financial year yields estimated figures of approximately $65,265 for median income and $77,876 for average income as of March 2026. The 2021 Census shows that household, family, and individual incomes in the suburb are positioned around the 62nd percentile nationally.
Income distribution statistics show that 32.9% of residents (4,800 people) earn within the $1,500 - 2,999 range, mirroring regional trends where 30.9% of the population fall into this bracket. Residential expenses absorb 17.9% of earnings, yet healthy incomes keep disposable earnings at the 66th percentile, and the area is placed in the 6th decile of the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Pendle Hill - Girraween had 4,412 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 45% detached houses and 23% apartments. 37% are owned with a mortgage, 42% rented and 21% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $420 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,250 a month, a total housing cost higher than 86% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 20.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The distribution of residential properties at the time of the latest Census stood at 44.6% houses and 55.3% other dwellings (including townhouses, apartments, and alternative structures), compared to 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings across metropolitan Sydney. Home ownership rates in Pendle Hill - Girraween were lower than the Sydney metro average, sitting at 21.1%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with mortgages (36.6%) or renters (42.2%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,250 and median weekly rent of $420 were both below the metropolitan averages of $2,427 and $470.
On a national scale, mortgage commitments in Pendle Hill - Girraween are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Pendle Hill - Girraween counted 4,412 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.9 people each. 50% are couples with children, more than in 94% of areas nationally, against 17% couples without children. 19% 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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Families represent the vast majority of households at 77.0%, which is broken down into couples with children at 49.6%, couples without children at 16.7%, and single parent households at 9.0%. The remaining 23.0% consists of non-family households, with single-person households representing 19.4% and group households making up 3.7%. The average household size is 2.9 individuals, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
46.8% of adults in Pendle Hill - Girraween hold a university qualification, including 27.4% with a bachelor degree and 17.1% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 87% of areas nationally. A further 12.0% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 2,625 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,119 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 formal education in Pendle Hill - Girraween is substantially higher than state and national benchmarks, with 46.8% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% in Australia and 32.2% in NSW. This educational profile positions the workforce well for roles in knowledge-intensive industries. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 27.4%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 17.1% and graduate diplomas at 2.3%. Vocational training has been completed by 21.4% of residents aged 15+, which includes advanced diplomas (9.4%) and certificates (12.0%). Engagement in education is high, with 35.4% of the population enrolled in an educational program.
This is composed of 14.4% in primary school, 7.8% in secondary school, and 6.0% in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Pendle Hill - Girraween reaches 71 stops on 44 routes, timetabled for about 5,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 140 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.0 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 local transit shows 71 public transport stops in Pendle Hill - Girraween, including a combination of train stations and bus stops. These locations are served by 44 different routes, supporting a total of 5,080 passenger trips per week. Transit access is rated as excellent, with the average distance to the nearest stop being 137 meters. Because the area is mostly residential, many residents travel outside the suburb for work, with private vehicles remaining the primary mode of travel at 72%, followed by train travel at 18%. Average car ownership is 1.0 vehicle per household, which is below the regional average.
A high proportion of residents, 44.7%, worked from home (based on 2021 Census data, which may reflect pandemic restrictions). Transit routes average 725 daily services, which translates to roughly 71 weekly services at each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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79.2% of residents in Pendle Hill - Girraween report no long-term health condition. 5.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.5 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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Health indicators for Pendle Hill - Girraween are similar to national averages, according to an AreaSearch analysis of mortality statistics and the prevalence of chronic illnesses, with typical medical conditions spread across both younger and older cohorts, and private health insurance coverage is relatively high at approximately 54% of the population (~7,893 people). This compares to 59.9% across Greater Sydney. Diabetes and arthritis represent the most common medical diagnoses, affecting 6.0% and 5.1% of residents respectively, while 79.2% of the population reported no chronic medical conditions compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 13.1% of the population (1,908 people), which is lower than the Greater Sydney proportion of 15.5%. Health outcomes for local seniors present some difficulties, with national rankings generally matching those of the wider population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
62.9% of Pendle Hill - Girraween residents were born overseas and 72.4% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 98% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Indian (26.6%) and English (9.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Pendle Hill - Girraween is characterized by high levels of cultural diversity, with 62.9% of residents born outside Australia and 72.4% speaking a non-English language at home. Hinduism is the most common religious affiliation, practiced by 48.0% of the population, compared to 5.2% across Greater Sydney. In terms of parent country of birth, the three largest ancestry groups are Other at 31.7% of the population (higher than the regional average of 16.0%), Indian at 26.6% (higher than the regional average of 3.6%), and English at 9.5% (lower than the regional average of 19.0%).
Other demographic variations include Sri Lankan heritage representing 2.6% of the population (compared to 0.3% regionally), Maltese heritage at 2.6% (compared to 1.0%), and Lebanese heritage at 2.4% (compared to 2.6%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Pendle Hill - Girraween is 37. That is 1 year older than at the 2021 Census. 24.6% 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 37 in Pendle Hill - Girraween is identical to Greater Sydney's median of 37 and close to the Australian median of 38. The 35 - 44 age cohort represents 20.1% of the population, which is higher than the proportion in Greater Sydney, whereas the 25 - 34 cohort is less common at 13.5%. The concentration of residents aged 35 - 44 is higher than the national figure of 14.3%. Since 2021, the 45 to 54 cohort has increased from 11.1% to 12.7% of the population, and the 15 to 24 cohort grew from 9.8% to 11.1%, while the 5 to 14 cohort decreased from 16.2% to 14.7%.
Demographic projections for 2041 suggest changes to the local age profile, led by a 30% increase in the 55 to 64 cohort (an increase of 404 people, rising from 1,333 to 1,738). The aging of the population is reflected in the fact that residents aged 65 and over represent 55% of the projected growth. Conversely, the cohorts aged 25 to 34 and 0 to 4 are expected to decrease in size.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Pendle Hill - Girraween
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 9 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) | 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 — 162 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (13,939 at the 2021 Census → 14,590 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 (125041588). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.