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The median house price in Penrith is $1.12m, with units at $620k. House values have moved 5.6% a year compounded over five years.
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Penrith has an estimated 20,649 residents, up from 17,966 at the 2021 Census — a change of 2,683 people, or 14.9%. Growth has averaged 3.3% a year over five years, faster than 84% of areas nationally. 834 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 52.8% of that increase. That puts 1,987 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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Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Penrith's population is around 20,649 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 2,683 people (14.9%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 17,966 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 20,292 from the ABS as of June 2025 and an additional 834 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,987 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Penrith's 14.9% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the SA4 region (6.0%), along with the state, marking it as a growth leader in the region.
Population growth for the area was primarily driven by interstate migration that contributed approximately 52.8% of overall population gains during recent periods. AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, as released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Looking at population projections moving forward, a significant population increase in the top quartile of national statistical areas is forecast, with the area expected to grow by 7,636 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting reflecting an increase of 35.2% in total over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
1,144 new dwellings have been approved in Penrith over the past five years, an average of 228 a year. That places the area in the 96th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 11 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 178 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 7% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 646, running ahead of 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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Penrith has seen around 228 new homes approved annually, totalling 1,144 homes over the past 5 financial years. So far in FY-26593 approvals have been recorded. With an average of 2.7 people per year moving to the area per new home constructed over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), suggesting solid demand that supports property values, new homes are being built at an average value of $295,000, in line with regional trends. Additionally, $210.4 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded this financial year, indicating strong commercial development momentum.
When measured against Greater Sydney, Penrith records 103.0% more construction activity (per person). creating greater choice for buyers. This activity is well above average nationally, reflecting strong developer confidence in the area. New development consists of 7.0% standalone homes and 93.0% townhouses or apartments. This focus on higher-density living creates more affordable entry points and suits downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. This represents a notable shift from the area's existing housing (currently 36.0% houses), indicating decreasing availability of developable sites and reflecting changing lifestyles and the need for more diverse, affordable housing options. The location has approximately 126 people per dwelling approval, indicating an expanding market. Future projections show Penrith adding 7,279 residents by 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Construction is maintaining a reasonable pace with projected growth, although buyers could encounter growing competition as population increases.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 22 current infrastructure and development projects inside Penrith, worth an estimated $3.46 billion. A further 85 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $62.8 billion. 34 are already under construction and 43 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and sports & recreation. 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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Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects and planning initiatives. In total 36 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include Nepean Hospital Redevelopment, Mayfair Penrith, Penrith Stadium Redevelopment, and Jordan Springs Development, with the below list detailing those likely to be of most relevance.
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Nepean Hospital Redevelopment
A major expansion of Nepean Hospital to meet the needs of the Penrith and Blue Mountains communities. Stage 1 delivered a 14-storey clinical tower (2021). Stage 2 is currently in construction and involves a new 7-storey clinical building connecting to the Stage 1 tower. Key features of Stage 2 include a new Intensive Care Unit, medical imaging, nuclear medicine, renal dialysis, a new paediatric unit, and a dedicated Palliative Care Unit on Level 7. The project also delivered a new Child and Adolescent Mental Health Unit (completed early 2026).As of March 2026, the building facade and main entry were unveiled, with works currently focused on internal fit-out and landscaping.
Penrith Stadium Redevelopment
The Penrith Stadium Redevelopment is a 309 million dollar NSW Government project transforming the home ground of the Penrith Panthers into a modern 25,000-seat venue (with capacity for around 30,000 for concerts). Delivered by Infrastructure NSW with John Holland as construction partner and Populous as architect, the project includes a new multi-level western grandstand, refurbished eastern grandstand, four new 50-metre LED lighting towers, new scoreboards, upgraded media and broadcast facilities, four gender-inclusive change rooms, and a substantial increase in accessible seating and amenities.The surrounding precinct features a remodelled training field, multipurpose community courts, landscaped public spaces, basketball hoops, and improved pedestrian connections to support year-round community use. Demolition was completed in August 2025 and major construction has progressed rapidly, with the first eastern grandstand roof section installed in February 2026 and four lighting towers erected in April 2026. The project is supporting around 500 construction jobs and over 650 ongoing operational jobs, with completion targeted ahead of the 2027 NRL season. The venue was renamed Helloworld Stadium in March 2026 under a new naming rights agreement.
342-350 High Street Penrith Mixed Use Development
Mixed-use development approved by the Penrith Local Planning Panel on 19 April 2023 (DA21/0968). The proposal comprises two seven-storey buildings: Building A on High Street with ground floor retail and upper commercial levels, and Building B fronting John Cram Place with serviced apartments/residential. Subsequent Section 4.55 modifications were lodged in October 2024 (Mod24/0179 and Mod24/0186) adjusting layouts, basement parking, minor height to Building B, design refinements and staging. Marketing has commenced for strata commercial space via Raine & Horne Commercial Penrith.Estimated cost of works is approximately $20.43m.
Parker Street Reserve Sport and Recreation Precinct
Multi-stage upgrade of a popular Penrith sport and recreation precinct serving an estimated 200,000 annual visitors. Stage 1 (completed 2023) delivered a new four change room amenities building, LED floodlighting, improved rugby league playing surfaces, irrigation and fencing. Stage 2 (currently in planning/design) will deliver a new playspace, refurbishment of the lower fields amenities building, car park resurfacing with accessible parking and a pedestrian crossing, sports field surface improvements, landscaping and new pathways. The project supports rugby league, cricket and athletics groups.Stage 2 is funded by $2.45 million through the NSW Government Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants Program in partnership with Penrith City Council.
Mayfair Penrith
A landmark mixed-use development by Urban Property Group featuring two towers. Designed by SJB Architects, the development includes ground-level retail spaces (3,500sqm), commercial offices (4,500sqm), and a distinctive double-height colonnade inspired by Sydney's GPO building. Features rooftop pools with Blue Mountains views and communal facilities. The project includes 15 percent affordable housing. Located directly opposite Penrith Station, representing a transit-oriented development in the North Penrith precinct.
High Street Mixed-Use Development Penrith
Proposed mixed-use development adjacent to Westfield Penrith featuring residential apartments, commercial spaces, and ground floor retail. Part of broader Penrith CBD revitalisation strategy.
Perle at East Side Quarter
A $200 million luxury mixed-use development by James Place Group featuring 173 architecturally crafted homes including apartments, terrace houses, and penthouses. Located as Stage 4 within the East Side Quarter precinct, Perle offers resort-style amenities including a Palm Springs-inspired Level 6 rooftop infinity pool, state-of-the-art wellness centre with gym, yoga studio, sauna and steam room, 1,000 sqm lakefront dining precinct, private gardens, hotel-style concierge service, private dining facilities (The Perle Private Club), and beautifully landscaped paths by award-winning landscape architects OCULUS.The development features panoramic views of the Blue Mountains and lakefront. Construction commenced with the turning of soil ceremony in May 2025, with completion expected early 2027 to coincide with the opening of Western Sydney Airport. Built by Astina Group.
Rodley Place
Residential development providing modern apartments close to Penrith city centre with access to shopping, dining and transport options.
10,772 residents of Penrith are employed, from a labour force of 11,425. Unemployment sits at 5.7%, with participation at 65.2%. 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, 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 26,128, about 127% of 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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Penrith features a skilled workforce, with essential services sectors well represented, and an unemployment rate of 5.7%. As of March 2026, 10,772 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 1.6% above Greater Sydney's rate of 4.1%, and workforce participation is somewhat below standard (65.2% compared to Greater Sydney's 69.1%). Based on Census responses, a high 33.2% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Leading employment industries among residents comprise health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. The area shows particularly strong specialization in public administration & safety, with an employment share of 1.4 times the regional level.
Meanwhile, professional & technical has limited presence with 5.9% employment compared to 11.5% regionally. With 1.1 workers for every resident, as at the Census, the area functions as an employment hub, hosting more jobs than residents and attracting workers from surrounding areas. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, over the 12 months to March 2026, labour force levels decreased by 3.9% while employment declined by 4.0%, resulting in the unemployment rate rise by 0.2 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 1.9%, labour force growth of 1.9%, with unemployment falling marginally. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Penrith. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Penrith's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.4% 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 Penrith is $1,397 a week (about $73,000 a year), with median personal income at $812 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $57,823 a year against an average of $67,589. 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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The Penrith SA2's income level is approximately average nationally according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. The Penrith SA2's median income among taxpayers is $57,823 and the average income stands at $67,589, which compares to figures for Greater Sydney's of $60,817 and $83,003 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $63,790 (median) and $74,564 (average) as of March 2026. Census data reveals personal income ranks at the 51st percentile ($812 weekly), while household income sits at the 28th percentile.
Distribution data shows the $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band captures 33.3% of the community (6,876 individuals), mirroring the region where 30.9% occupy this bracket. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 76.7% of income remaining, ranking at the 19th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Penrith had 7,837 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 36% detached houses and 44% apartments. 21% are owned with a mortgage, 63% rented and 16% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $380 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,783 a month. Rent absorbs 27.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 29.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Dwelling structure within Penrith, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 36.1% houses and 63.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Penrith was lagging that of Sydney metro, at 16.0%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (21.4%) or rented (62.6%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was well below the Sydney metro average at $1,783, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $380, compared to Sydney metro's $2,427 and $470.
Nationally, Penrith's mortgage repayments are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are exceeding the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Penrith counted 7,837 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 9,007 today, averaging 2.1 people each. 17% are couples with children, fewer than in 93% of areas nationally, against 22% couples without children. 41% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.4 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households dominate at 53.8% of all households, comprising 16.8% couples with children, 21.6% couples without children, and 13.5% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 46.2%, with lone person households at 41.2% and group households comprising 5.0% of the total. The median household size of 2.1 people is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
24.9% of adults in Penrith hold a university qualification, including 16.6% with a bachelor degree and 6.6% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 26.0% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 1,753 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,019 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 area faces educational challenges, with university qualification rates (24.9%) substantially below the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%. This represents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees lead at 16.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.6%) and graduate diplomas (1.7%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 36.6% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (10.6%) and certificates (26.0%). Educational participation is notably high, with 29.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 8.6% in primary education, 6.5% in tertiary education, and 5.9% pursuing secondary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Penrith reaches 188 stops on 115 routes, timetabled for about 9,400 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 0.7 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 analysis reveals 188 active transport stops operating within Penrith comprising a mix of train and buses. These stops are serviced by 115 individual routes, collectively providing 9,426 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 138 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward - car remains the dominant mode at 77%, with 11% by train and 6% walking. Vehicle ownership averages 0.7 per dwelling, below the regional average. A high 33.2% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).
Service frequency averages 1,346 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 50 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying map shows the 100 nearest stops to the location centrepoint.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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62.6% of residents in Penrith report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 95% of areas nationally. 7.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 9.4 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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Critical health challenges are evident across Penrith, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts , and the rate of private health cover just leading that of the average SA2 area at approximately 53% of the total population (~10,861 people). This compares to 59.9% across Greater Sydney. The most common medical conditions in the area were found to be mental health issues and asthma, impacting 12.4 and 9.3% of residents, respectively, while 62.6% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney.
The working-age population faces notable health challenges with elevated chronic condition rates. The area has 18.1% of residents aged 65 and over (3,727 people), which is higher than the 15.5% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
27.1% of Penrith residents were born overseas and 20.2% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (24.2%) and Australian (23.7%). 4.5% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Penrith was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets, with 27.1% of its population born overseas and 20.2% speaking a language other than English at home. The main religion in Penrith was found to be Christianity, which makes up 50.7% of people in Penrith. However, the most apparent overrepresentation was in Hinduism, which comprises 3.5% of the population, compared to 5.2% across Greater Sydney. In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Penrith are English, comprising 24.2% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 19.0%, Australian, comprising 23.7% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 17.8%, and Other, comprising 10.2% of the population, which is notably lower than the regional average of 16.0%.
Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Maltese is notably overrepresented at 1.5% of Penrith (vs 1.0% regionally), Filipino at 2.5% (vs 2.0%) and Samoan at 0.6% (vs 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Penrith is 36. 33.0% 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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At 36 years, Penrith's median age is nearly matching the Greater Sydney average of 37 similarly modestly under the Australian median of 38. Relative to Greater Sydney, Penrith has a higher concentration of 25 - 34 residents (20.3%) but fewer 5 - 14 year-olds (8.3%). This 25 - 34 concentration is well above the national 14.6%. Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 5.7% to 6.9% of the population. Conversely, the 15 to 24 cohort has declined from 13.6% to 12.7%. Demographic modeling suggests Penrith's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041.
The 75 to 84 cohort shows the strongest projected growth at 96%, adding 1,370 residents to reach 2,795.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Penrith
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 22 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 — 834 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (17,966 at the 2021 Census → 20,649 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 (124031464). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.