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The median house price in Riverstone is $1.20m, with units at $955k. House values have moved 5.9% a year compounded over five years.
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Riverstone has an estimated 21,757 residents, up from 13,844 at the 2021 Census — a change of 7,913 people, or 57.2%. Growth has averaged 9.9% a year over five years, faster than 98% of areas nationally. 2,033 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 69.6% of that increase. That puts 676 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to the analysis by AreaSearch, the population of Riverstone stands at approximately 21,757 as of May 2026. This indicates a growth of 7,913 people (57.2%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 13,844 people. This shift is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population of 20,068 as of June 2025 alongside an additional 2,033 validated new addresses registered since the Census. Such a population size results in a density ratio of 676 persons per square kilometer, which offers substantial space per individual and opportunities for subsequent development.
The expansion of 57.2% in Riverstone since the 2021 census outpaced the state growth of 7.1% as well as Greater Sydney, positioning the area as a regional growth leader. Population increases were primarily driven by interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 69.6% of the total population rise in recent times, though other factors such as natural growth and overseas migration also made positive contributions. AreaSearch employs ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 unit, which were published in 2024 utilizing 2022 as the base year. In cases where SA2 areas lack this coverage, AreaSearch uses the SA2 projections from the NSW State Government, published in 2022 with 2021 as the baseline. The growth rates by age bracket derived from these aggregations are also applied across all areas for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Based on these projected changes in demographics, exceptional growth that ranks within the top 10 percent of areas nationally is anticipated for the region, with the population projected to rise by 32,089 persons by 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP statistics, representing an overall increase of 139.7% over the 16 years.
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2,326 new dwellings have been approved in Riverstone over the past five years, an average of 465 a year. That places the area in the 99th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 21 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 336 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 63% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 519, broadly in line with that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Riverstone has averaged approximately 465 new residential approvals annually, amounting to 2,326 homes over the last 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26476 approvals have been documented. With an average of 3.2 new residents per year arriving for each constructed home during the past 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), the volume of supply is falling notably short of demand, which typically intensifies buyer competition and drives upward pressure on prices, while new dwellings are being constructed at an average value of $272,000—a figure below the regional average—indicating more budget-friendly options for purchasers.
Furthermore, commercial development approvals total $6.6 million for this financial year, pointing to a modest emphasis on commercial construction. Relative to Greater Sydney, Riverstone exhibits slightly higher levels of construction (43.0% above the regional average per capita over the 5 year period), preserving buyer choices while reinforcing existing asset values, even though construction pace has slowed of late. This rate of building is significantly higher than the national average, showcasing robust developer confidence in the locality. Recent building statistics indicate that 63.0% of approvals are for standalone homes and 37.0% are for townhouses or apartments, indicating an increasing supply of medium-density formats that diversify options across budget segments, ranging from conventional family properties to affordable, compact choices. This represents a major shift from the current housing stock (which stands at 96.0% houses), indicating a decline in available development parcels while adapting to changing lifestyles and affordability demands. The area registers approximately 49 people per dwelling approval, showing a growing market. Demographic projections indicate that Riverstone will add 30,400 residents by 2041 (starting from the most recent quarterly estimate by AreaSearch). Should the current pace of construction persist, the supply of dwellings may fail to meet the population expansion, which could heighten rivalry among purchasers and bolster stronger price appreciation.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 17 current infrastructure and development projects inside Riverstone, worth an estimated $11.7 billion. A further 121 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $76.4 billion. 63 are already under construction and 57 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and education & training. 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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Few elements impact local performance as significantly as changes to regional infrastructure, major works, and urban planning initiatives. In total, 89 projects have been tracked by AreaSearch that are expected to influence the locality. Key initiatives include the Riverstone Community Resource Hub and Aquatic Facility, the New High School for Schofields and Tallawong, the Schofields Precinct Development, and Crown Hill, with the following list detailing those expected to have the most relevance.
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Riverstone Community Resource Hub and Aquatic Facility
A $232.7 million proposed integrated community hub and aquatic facility in Riverstone, part of Blacktown City Council's masterplan. It features a state-of-the-art library, indoor recreation, cultural and performance spaces, child and family services, cafe, and an aquatic centre. The broader Riverstone Town Centre state-led rezoning was finalised in April 2026 to enable future development in the area.
Landcom Schofields Affordable Housing
Innovative affordable housing project by Landcom located 1.4km from Schofields Railway Station, showcasing diverse housing types including terraces, manor homes, compact housing and apartments. Features sustainable design with 20% more green space and tree cover than typical developments, community gardens, and social infrastructure to support growing families in Schofields. The project provides quality homes for first home buyers and low-to-moderate income families in the growing Schofields area. Civil works completed in 2024 with housing construction commencing 2025.
Richards Sydney 2765
Richards is a 285-hectare masterplanned suburb transforming the former Riverstone Meatworks site into a mixed-use precinct. The development features four distinct precincts: Richards North (Health and Wellness), Richards Recreation (Nature-based), Richards Central (Industries and High Tech), and Richards South (Education and Community). It aims to deliver approximately 3,000 new homes alongside employment zones, a town center, and extensive green corridors integrated with Eastern Creek.
North West Treatment Hub
Sydney Water's North West Treatment Hub is a 10-year, approximately 2 billion dollar program upgrading three water resource recovery facilities (WRRFs) at Castle Hill, Rouse Hill and Riverstone to support rapid growth across Sydney's north west. The program adds 45 megalitres per day of treatment capacity and is expected to service around 200,000 new home connections by 2056. Delivery is split into staged programs through the North West Hub Alliance (Sydney Water, John Holland, Stantec and KBR), with separate works at Castle Hill led by Abergeldie Complex Infrastructure and earlier Rouse Hill stages delivered by Fulton Hogan.Scheme 1 works at Rouse Hill and Riverstone (around 595 million dollars, awarded December 2023) are more than 50 percent complete and include a new biosolids handling plant, a membrane bioreactor system replacing ageing lagoons at Rouse Hill, and a new high voltage electrical feeder. Scheme 2 (around 295 to 300 million dollars, awarded December 2025) doubles Riverstone's liquids treatment capacity, adding a new liquid treatment stream, an underground effluent pipeline, and connection to the new Grantham Farm Zone Substation, with construction expected to start in March 2027 and run for around three years. Riverstone will also host NSW's first wastewater carbonisation facility, billed as the world's largest sewage sludge carbonisation plant, converting biosolids into biochar while breaking down PFAS. Castle Hill upgrades are expected to be completed in 2025. The program won the 2025 Sustainability Project of the Year award.
Riverstone Town Centre Rezoning
A state-led rezoning initiative finalized in April 2026 to transform Riverstone into a flood-resilient, transit-oriented hub. The plan enables approximately 3,400 dwellings with building heights up to 15 storeys near the station. Key features include shifting the main street to George Street, creating a new retail and dining precinct, and providing over 10 hectares of open space. The project is supported by a $996 million government investment in local road upgrades (Garfield Road East and Richmond Road) to improve flood evacuation capacity.
Crown Hill
Masterplanned house and land community in Riverstone within the North West Growth Area. Multiple stages delivered with Stage 6 registered Aug 2023 and remaining lots selling; build-ready blocks near transport, schools and amenities.
CASA at Sapphire Estate
A boutique collection of only 43 exclusive premium house and land packages within the established Sapphire Estate masterplanned community in Rouse Hill. This jewel in the crown development features contemporary 4-bedroom homes designed for sophisticated urban living. CASA is part of the larger 800-home Sapphire Estate spanning 40.2 hectares, strategically located near both Rouse Hill and Tallawong Metro stations with easy access to M2 and M7 motorways. The development showcases villa living at its best with elegant exteriors, well-kept front yards, and is designed to complement the existing community infrastructure in northwest Sydney.
Marsden Park North Precinct Rezoning
A major state-led rezoning proposal in Sydney's North West Growth Area. The plan unlocks approximately 260 hectares of employment land to create 3,900 local jobs, around 960 homes on flood-free land, 60 hectares of open space including 5 double playing fields, and extensive transport and environmental corridors.
11,036 residents of Riverstone are employed, from a labour force of 11,426. Unemployment sits at 3.4%, with participation at 76.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.6% 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 19,501, about 90% 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 labor force in Riverstone is well-educated, with professional services representing a major sector, an unemployment rate sitting at just 3.4%, and an estimated job growth rate of 1.4% over the preceding year. As of March 2026, there are 11,036 employed residents, with the unemployment rate tracking at 0.7% below the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%, and labor force participation being exceptionally high (76.5% relative to 69.1% in Greater Sydney). Census figures show that a high proportion of residents, 40.4%, worked from home, although the influence of Covid-19 lockdowns must be taken into account.
The primary employment sectors for local residents consist of health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. The locality displays a distinct employment specialization in construction, with its employment share tracking at 1.4 times the regional proportion. Conversely, the professional & technical sector accounts for only 8.0% of the local workforce, which is lower than the Greater Sydney benchmark of 11.5%. The area appears to provide limited local job opportunities, as demonstrated by the comparison of the Census working population against the resident population. Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics, during the 12 months leading to March 2026, employment expanded by 1.4% while the labor force expanded by 1.3%, keeping the unemployment rate stable. This differs from Greater Sydney, where employment grew by 1.9%, the labor force rose by 1.9%, and unemployment experienced a minor drop. National employment projections from May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide additional context on prospective demand within Riverstone. These forecasts, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been aligned with the local employment structure to project growth trends. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the expected growth rates vary considerably across industries. Applying these sector-specific forecasts to the employment distribution of Riverstone suggests local employment is set to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.6% over ten years (note that this is a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate local population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Riverstone is $2,272 a week (about $118,000 a year), with median personal income at $964 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $70,566 a year against an average of $81,142. 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 Riverstone SA2 records a median taxpayer income of $70,566 and an average of $81,142, based on the latest postcode level ATO data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This is exceptionally high on a national scale, differing from Greater Sydney where the median income is $60,817 and the average is $83,003. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current projections estimate these figures at approximately $77,848 for the median and $89,516 for the average as of March 2026. Census findings show that household, family, and individual incomes in Riverstone rank highly, placing between the 75th and 81st percentiles nationally.
The income distribution shows that the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly earnings bracket accounts for 40.5% of the local population (8,811 individuals), which aligns with broader regional trends showing 30.9% in this bracket. Economic capacity is highlighted by the 30.8% of households that achieve high weekly incomes exceeding $3,000, supporting high consumer spending. Elevated housing expenses account for 20.3% of income, though strong earnings ensure disposable income remains at the 75th percentile, and the area's SEIFA income score falls within the 6th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Riverstone had 4,362 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 97% detached houses and 1% apartments. 49% are owned with a mortgage, 35% rented and 17% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $490 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,600 a month, a total housing cost higher than 97% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 21.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.4%. 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 mix of housing in Riverstone, as recorded at the most recent Census, consisted of 96.5% standalone houses and 3.5% other formats (semi-detached, apartments, and 'other' housing), compared to the Sydney metropolitan area where houses made up 55.9% and other formats represented 44.1%. Meanwhile, the rate of outright home ownership in Riverstone trailed the Sydney metropolitan average, standing at 16.9%, with the remaining properties being either mortgaged (48.5%) or rented (34.6%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was higher than the Sydney metropolitan average at $2,600, while the median weekly rent was documented at $490, compared to Sydney metropolitan averages of $2,427 and $470.
On a national level, mortgage payments in Riverstone are considerably higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are also well above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Riverstone counted 4,362 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 6,855 today, averaging 3.0 people each. 47% are couples with children, more than in 92% of areas nationally, against 21% couples without children. 14% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households represent the vast majority of homes at 83.5% of the total, consisting of 47.1% couples with children, 21.4% couples without children, and 13.4% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 16.5%, with lone person households representing 13.9% and group living situations accounting for 2.7% of the total. The median household occupancy of 3.0 people is higher than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
32.5% of adults in Riverstone hold a university qualification, including 21.5% with a bachelor degree and 9.0% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 22.8% hold a vocational qualification. 11 schools serve the area, with 5,324 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,023 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 region presents educational opportunities for advancement, with university qualification levels (32.5%) tracking significantly below the SA3 average of 44.8%. This represents a challenge alongside an opportunity for focused educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 21.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (9.0%) and graduate diplomas (2.0%). Vocational and technical training is prominent, with 32.9% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (10.1%) and certificates (22.8%). Enrollment rates in education are high, with 31.6% of residents currently registered in formal learning. This comprises 11.5% in primary schools, 7.4% in high schools, and 4.7% undertaking higher education programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Riverstone reaches 136 stops on 51 routes, timetabled for about 5,800 services a week. The typical home sits about 240 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.6 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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An analysis of public transport reveals 136 active transport stops currently operating in Riverstone, consisting of a combination of train and bus options. These stops are served by 51 distinct routes, which together provide 5,782 passenger journeys each week. Transport connection options are classified as good, with residents living an average of 239 meters from the closest transport stop. Due to the suburban nature of the area, most workers commute outside the suburb, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 83%, followed by trains at 12%. Car ownership averages 1.6 vehicles per household, which is higher than the regional average.
A high proportion of residents, 40.4%, worked from home (based on the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related conditions). Service frequency averages 826 journeys daily across the network, translating to roughly 42 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying map displays the 100 closest transport stops to the central point of the location.
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76.1% of residents in Riverstone report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 75% of areas nationally. 4.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 59.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.3 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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An evaluation of health indicators shows strong performance across Riverstone, according to AreaSearch's analysis of mortality figures and the prevalence of chronic illnesses, with younger age groups showing particularly low rates of common health issues, and the proportion of residents with private health insurance is exceptionally high at roughly 60% of the total population (13,032 people). The most frequent health issues reported in the locality were asthma and mental health concerns, affecting 7.5 and 6.9% of residents, respectively, while 76.1% of the population reported no medical conditions at all, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney.
The population under the age of 65 exhibits health outcomes that are better than average. The area has 7.5% of its population aged 65 and older (1,636 people), which is below the Greater Sydney level of 15.5%, though this segment ranks lower nationally than the broader local community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
34.2% of Riverstone residents were born overseas and 33.8% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 78% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (21.6%) and English (18.8%). 3.2% 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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Riverstone registers a high level of cultural diversity, with 34.2% of its residents born outside of Australia and 33.8% using a language other than English in the home. The primary religious affiliation in Riverstone was identified as Christianity, representing 51.6% of the population. The most prominent disproportionate representation, however, was for Hinduism, which accounts for 11.3% of the community, a share considerably larger than the Greater Sydney average of 5.2%. Regarding ancestry (referring to the country of birth of residents' parents), the three most common backgrounds in Riverstone are Australian at 21.6% of the population, English at 18.8% of the population, and Other at 17.0% of the population.
There are also distinct variations in the proportions of other ancestral groups, with Filipino background overrepresented at 4.5% of Riverstone (compared to 2.0% across the region), Maltese at 2.9% (compared to 1.0%), and Indian at 6.9% (compared to 3.6%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Riverstone is 32, younger than 92% of areas nationally. 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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With a median age of 32 years, Riverstone's population is noticeably younger than the Greater Sydney average of 37 and also significantly below the national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Riverstone displays a higher proportion of residents in the 35 - 44 age bracket (20.7%) but fewer in the 65 - 74 age bracket (4.3%). This concentration of 35 - 44 year-olds is well above the national figure of 14.3%. Post-2021 Census data indicates that the 35 to 44 age group grew from 17.0% to 20.7% of the population, and the 5 to 14 age group rose from 14.3% to 16.5%.
Conversely, the 25 to 34 age bracket decreased from 19.3% to 15.3% and the 0 to 4 group declined from 10.4% to 9.1%. Demographic projections indicate that Riverstone's age structure will change notably by 2041, with the 45 to 54 group displaying the highest expected increase of 269%, adding 6,847 residents to total 9,391.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Riverstone
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 19 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) | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 2,033 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (13,844 at the 2021 Census → 21,757 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 (116021630). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.