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The median house price in Picton - Tahmoor - Buxton is $1.01m, with units at $632k. House values have moved 5.6% a year compounded over five years.
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Picton - Tahmoor - Buxton has an estimated 23,748 residents, up from 18,987 at the 2021 Census — a change of 4,761 people, or 25.1%. Growth has averaged 3.9% a year over five years, faster than 93% of areas nationally. 1,550 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 70.3% of that increase. That puts 125 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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Demographic assessments by AreaSearch place the population of Picton - Tahmoor - Buxton at approximately 23,748 as of Aug 2026. Compared to the 18,987 people documented during the 2021 Census, this indicates an expansion of 4,761 people (25.1%). Such growth is derived from the ABS estimated resident population figure of 22,603 as of June 2025 alongside 1,550 validated new addresses recorded following the Census date. With a population density of 125 persons per square kilometer, the locality offers ample personal space and capacity for additional expansion. Outpacing both Greater Sydney and the wider state benchmark of 7.3%, Picton - Tahmoor - Buxton's 25.1% increase since the 2021 census establishes it as a key regional growth hotspot.
Net interstate migration served as the primary catalyst, delivering around 70.3% of total demographic additions over recent periods, alongside positive inputs from natural increase and overseas arrivals. Projections compiled by the ABS/Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 using 2022 as a baseline, are utilized by AreaSearch across SA2 locations, supplemented by 2022 NSW State Government SA2 figures based on 2021 for any unrepresented districts. Cohort-specific growth rates drawn from these datasets are projected across all territories between 2032 and 2041. Future demographic modelling places the district within the highest quartile of statistical zones reviewed by AreaSearch, with latest annual ERP benchmarks pointing to an influx of 5,575 persons by 2041, representing an overall expansion of 18.6% across the 16 years.
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1,967 new dwellings have been approved in Picton - Tahmoor - Buxton over the past five years, an average of 393 a year. That places the area in the 95th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 17 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 386 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 67% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential planning permissions across Picton - Tahmoor - Buxton have averaged roughly 393 dwellings annually, yielding 1,967 homes over the past 5 financial years. Balanced local conditions are underscored by an average intake of 2 people per year for every dwelling constructed over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Furthermore, the typical construction cost of $349,000 per dwelling sits beneath regional benchmarks, maintaining accessible pricing for buyers. Non-residential development has also progressed, with $18.5 million in commercial approvals logged during this financial year. Per capita construction activity in Picton - Tahmoor - Buxton tracks moderately ahead of Greater Sydney, exceeding the regional benchmark by 12.0% over the 5 year period to preserve buyer variety while safeguarding current asset values.
This volume stands substantially above national figures, highlighting sustained builder interest. Recent residential approvals comprise 67.0% detached houses alongside 33.0% medium and high-density formats, incorporating townhouses and apartments across varied budgets. This shift contrasts with the standing housing stock (currently 92.0% houses), reflecting tighter land supply alongside shifts in affordability and household requirements. The presence of roughly 60 people per dwelling approval demonstrates an active, growing market. According to the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch, Picton - Tahmoor - Buxton is slated to add 4,430 residents through to 2041. Sustaining current construction volumes will enable local dwelling supply to comfortably absorb incoming demand, creating favorable circumstances for purchasers and potentially facilitating expansion past baseline forecasts.
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 6 current infrastructure and development projects inside Picton - Tahmoor - Buxton, worth an estimated $488 million. A further 74 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $63.5 billion. 25 are already under construction and 27 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, transport & logistics and residential development. 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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Public investment, strategic planning, and major infrastructure initiatives remain vital determinants of local socioeconomic progress. AreaSearch has tracked 11 specific undertakings expected to influence the district, highlighted by the Tahmoor Marketplace Expansion, Tahmoor Town Centre Revitalisation, Picton Parklands Master Plan, and the Picton Bypass.
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Wollondilly Cultural Precinct
Multi-stage civic and cultural precinct in Picton delivering a new Government Services Building (Stage 2, construction commenced mid-2025 by Kane Constructions, due end 2026), refurbished Shire Hall, Performing Arts Centre (completed 2024), and future new Library, Village Green and civic forecourt (Stage 3-4, due 2030). Designed by Williams Ross Architects, the four-storey Government Services Building features basement parking, council workspaces, a customer service area and commercial lettable space. The precinct consolidates council and government services, expands cultural facilities and creates new public space in the Picton town centre.Total estimated economic benefit of $732 million over 25 years.
Tahmoor Marketplace Expansion
Planned expansion of Tahmoor Marketplace including additional specialty retail floorspace, supermarket improvements and expanded at-grade parking to support population growth in Tahmoor. The project remains in the planning phase with broader transport planning for the Tahmoor CBD progressing alongside future retail improvements.
Picton Parklands Master Plan
Council-adopted long-term master plan and plan of management for linked open space and recreation areas across Picton Parklands, including Picton Botanic Gardens, Hume Oval, Picton Sportsground, Monds Lane, Picton RSL Park and the creek corridors. Current delivery is focused on the Picton Sportsground multi-use field upgrade for soccer, cricket and Oztag, including earthworks, drainage, irrigation and lighting. Council lists this field upgrade as in progress, started January 2025 and due to finish April 2026, while the wider master plan remains staged subject to funding.
Tahmoor Town Centre Revitalisation
Wollondilly Shire Council-led revitalisation of Tahmoor's main street and town centre, encompassing new retail and commercial spaces, public domain upgrades, and improved pedestrian connections along Remembrance Driveway. The project aims to reinforce Tahmoor as a key service hub for the Wollondilly Shire as the region experiences significant population growth.
Picton Bypass
Proposed 2.1-kilometre two-lane bypass of Picton town centre, linking Thirlmere and Tahmoor with the Hume Motorway via Picton Road. The route includes three bridges, the tallest around 38 metres above water level, and a 60km/h design speed. The bypass aims to reduce traffic congestion, improve safety, and provide an emergency evacuation route during bushfire and flood events, supplementing the heritage-listed Victoria Bridge. The NSW and Australian Governments have committed over 18 million dollars for planning, with MRB Technical Services engaged to prepare a concept design and environmental assessment.Ground investigations began in late September 2025 and further onsite investigation work is underway from April 2026 over a six month period to inform design development. A concept design is expected to be available for public feedback in late 2026.
Picton High School Redevelopment
Completed $60 million complete rebuild accommodating up to 2,000 students. Features modern classrooms, specialist performance areas, creative arts spaces, hospitality kitchens, sports facilities, trade workshops, covered outdoor learning areas, library, administration spaces. Students moved into new buildings Term 2, 2021 with full completion 2022.
Tahmoor South Coal Project
Underground longwall extension of the Tahmoor Colliery into the Bargo area, approved by the Independent Planning Commission in April 2021 (SSD-8445) and modified through to May 2025. The project was approved to extract up to 33 Mt of ROM coking coal from the Bulli seam via longwall mining, extending mine life to approximately 2032. The mine has been shut since February 2025 after owner SIMEC Mining (GFG Alliance) exhausted cash reserves. Liberty Primary Metals Australia entered voluntary administration in November 2025, and the NSW Supreme Court ordered liquidation in March 2026 with McGrathNicol appointed as liquidator.238 of 328 workers were made redundant in March 2026, with 90 retained for care and maintenance. The mine is being offered for sale with expressions of interest sought by the liquidator.
Panorama Net Zero Demonstration Home
Net zero demonstration display home at Landcom's Panorama community in North Wilton, delivered with McDonald Jones Homes. Features include ~7.92kW solar PV, a 10kW battery, EV charger, electric heat pump HWS, mechanical ventilation, airtight insulation, high-performance double-glazed windows, low VOC materials, recycled/low carbon materials (concrete, benchtops, tiles, lighting, tapware), climate resilience measures and permeable pavements. Designed as an interactive public education space to showcase affordable net zero design; completion targeted for late 2025.
12,864 residents of Picton - Tahmoor - Buxton are employed, from a labour force of 13,316. Unemployment sits at 3.4%, with participation at 75.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.1% 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 20,582, about 87% 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 labour market in Picton - Tahmoor - Buxton features a healthy mix of blue- and white-collar roles, distinguished by a notable concentration in the building sector, an unemployment rate of only 3.4%, and an estimated 7.2% gain in employment over the preceding twelve months. As of March 2026, employed residents reached 12,864, with joblessness sitting 0.7% below the Greater Sydney mark of 4.1% and participation remaining exceptionally high at 75.1% compared to 68.9% across Greater Sydney. Census metrics also revealed that 25.5% of working locals operated from home, though pandemic-related movement restrictions should be taken into account.
Local workers are predominantly engaged across construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. Building trades demonstrate an especially heavy local footprint, employing residents at 1.9 times the broader metropolitan frequency. Conversely, professional & technical occupations are less prevalent, accounting for 4.3% of the resident workforce in Picton - Tahmoor - Buxton against 11.5% in Greater Sydney. Comparing resident workers against workplace counts recorded at the Census points to relatively few employment opportunities situated within the immediate locality. AreaSearch evaluations of ABS and SALM figures indicate that across the twelve months to March 2026, resident employment expanded by 7.2% while the total workforce grew by 7.8%, lifting the unemployment rate by 0.6 percentage points. Over the identical timeframe, Greater Sydney recorded a 1.9% increase in employment alongside a 1.9% rise in labour force, accompanied by a slight decrease in joblessness. National projections released by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26 provide additional context regarding future labour demand. Applying their sector-level forecasts—which anticipate broader Australian employment rising 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years—to the local workforce distribution yields an estimated local employment expansion of 6.1% over five years and 12.8% over ten years (calculated via proportional weighting for demonstration purposes, excluding localized demographic shifts).
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Median household income in Picton - Tahmoor - Buxton is $1,886 a week (about $98,000 a year), with median personal income at $829 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $61,068 a year against an average of $72,506. 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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ATO postcode statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicate that taxpayers within the Picton - Tahmoor - Buxton SA2 registered a median income of $61,068 and an average of $72,506. These earnings surpass nationwide figures, contrasting with Greater Sydney medians and averages of $60,817 and $83,003 respectively. Adjusting for a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 lifts estimated metrics to approximately $67,370 (median) and $79,989 (average) as of March 2026. Across the country, personal, family, and household earnings align near the 56th percentile.
A substantial 34.4% of residents (8,169 people) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, echoing the broader regional proportion of 30.9%. Although housing costs claim 17.4% of earnings, disposable income ranks at the 57th percentile nationally, with the district positioned in the 5th decile of the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Picton - Tahmoor - Buxton had 6,538 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 92% detached houses and 2% apartments. 46% are owned with a mortgage, 24% rented and 30% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $400 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,175 a month, a total housing cost higher than 75% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 21.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the most recent Census, the residential landscape in Picton - Tahmoor - Buxton was heavily oriented toward standalone dwellings, with 91.7% houses and 8.2% other dwellings (incorporating semi-detached structures, apartments, and alternative accommodation), whereas Sydney metro recorded 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Outright ownership sat at 29.9%, aligning with metropolitan benchmarks, while the balance comprised properties under a mortgage (46.2%) or private rental tenures (23.9%). The typical monthly mortgage repayment of $2,175 and median weekly rent of $400 remained considerably lower than Sydney metro figures of $2,427 and $470.
On a nationwide scale, however, local loan repayments and rental rates sit well above the Australian baselines of $1,863 and $375 respectively.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Picton - Tahmoor - Buxton counted 6,538 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 8,177 today, averaging 2.8 people each. 37% are couples with children, against 27% couples without children. 21% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the vast majority of local living arrangements at 77.5%, encompassing 36.5% couples with children, 27.4% couples without children, and 12.9% single parent families. Non-family residences make up the remaining 22.5%, divided between single-occupant households (20.8%) and group living structures (1.7%). With an average of 2.8 people per household, family sizes slightly exceed the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
15.8% of adults in Picton - Tahmoor - Buxton hold a university qualification, including 10.5% with a bachelor degree and 3.4% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 34.2% hold a vocational qualification. 6 schools serve the area, with 2,887 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 970 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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Tertiary attainment represents an ongoing developmental priority for the area, with 15.8% of residents holding university qualifications compared to 38.0% across Greater Sydney. Among higher education credentials, bachelor degrees account for 10.5%, postgraduate awards represent 3.4%, and graduate diplomas make up 1.9%. Vocational and technical pathways are heavily represented, with 45.0% of the population aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, divided into certificates (34.2%) and advanced diplomas (10.8%). Educational engagement remains robust throughout the community, with 29.3% of locals currently participating in formal study. This cohort comprises 10.8% attending primary schools, 7.9% enrolled in secondary institutions, and 3.1% completing tertiary programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Picton - Tahmoor - Buxton reaches 552 stops on 64 routes, timetabled for about 2,400 services a week. The typical home sits about 160 m from its nearest stop. Trains carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.8 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 across Picton - Tahmoor - Buxton includes 552 active transport stops spanning bus and rail services. These boarding points are integrated across 64 individual routes, generating 2,441 weekly passenger trips. Proximity to transit is favorable, with residents situated an average of 158 meters from their closest stop. Due to the area's residential orientation, external commuting is widespread, with private vehicles accounting for 94% of passenger movement and households maintaining an above-average 1.8 vehicles per dwelling. In addition, 25.5% of workers reported working from home at the 2021 Census, potentially reflecting COVID-19 pandemic settings.
Transit services maintain an operational schedule of 348 trips per day across the collective network, representing approximately 4 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying mapping illustrates the 100 nearest stops relative to the geographic centroid.
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66.4% of residents in Picton - Tahmoor - Buxton report no long-term health condition. 5.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.9 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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AreaSearch evaluations of mortality statistics and chronic condition prevalence highlight notable health challenges across both younger and older demographics in Picton - Tahmoor - Buxton. Private health insurance uptake stands at approximately 55% of the total population (~13,037 people), trailing the Greater Sydney level of 59.9%. Arthritis and mental health conditions represent the most widespread diagnoses locally, affecting 9.2 and 8.9% of residents respectively, while 66.4% reported no medical ailments, below the Greater Sydney benchmark of 74.6%. Working-age cohorts experience elevated frequencies of chronic disease. Seniors aged 65 and over number 3,859 people (16.2% of the population), recording general health outcomes that correspond broadly with national averages.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Picton - Tahmoor - Buxton is largely Australian-born, at 88.4% of residents, with 5.4% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (31.4%) and English (30.1%). 3.5% 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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Cultural homogeneity is pronounced across Picton - Tahmoor - Buxton, where 88.4% of the population was born in Australia, 91.8% hold Australian citizenship, and 94.6% communicate solely in English at home. Christianity forms the predominant faith, practiced by 58.9% of local residents, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. Regarding parental lineage, Australian ancestry leads at 31.4% (well above the regional benchmark of 17.8%), followed by English at 30.1% (compared to 19.0% regionally) and Irish at 8.0%. Specific cultural communities show distinct local variations: Maltese backgrounds represent 1.4% of Picton - Tahmoor - Buxton against 1.0% across the region, Lebanese ancestry accounts for 0.9% compared to 2.6% regionally, and Croatian heritage stands at 0.7% (vs 0.7%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Picton - Tahmoor - Buxton is 36. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 27.5% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The demographic profile of Picton - Tahmoor - Buxton skews toward younger age groups. As of August 2026, AreaSearch estimates indicate that 34.3% of the populace consists of children and youths aged 0 - 24, outpacing the Greater Sydney share of 30.4%, while residents aged 25 - 44 represent 27.4% compared to 31.4% regionally. The estimated median age stood at 36 as at August 2026, down from 37 at the 2021 Census and remaining 1 year younger than the Greater Sydney median of 37 at that Census. The cohort aged 45 - 64 diminished from 24.8% at the Census to an estimated 22.1%.
Looking ahead to 2041, residents aged 65+ are projected to drive local demographic gains, increasing by 1,983 residents (51%) to total 5,842.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Picton - Tahmoor - Buxton
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 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) | Aug 2026 2 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 Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| 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 Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 3 months ago all 6 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Jul 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 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) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 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 — 1,550 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (18,987 at the 2021 Census → 23,748 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 Aug 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 (123031447). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.