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SA2 boundaries are defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and are designed to represent communities for statistical reporting (e.g., census and ERP).
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The median house price in Rooty Hill - Minchinbury is $1.16m, with units at $837k. House values have moved 6.4% a year compounded over five years.
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Rooty Hill - Minchinbury has an estimated 23,318 residents, up from 22,826 at the 2021 Census — a change of 492 people, or 2.2%. 134 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 1,595 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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Rooty Hill - Minchinbury's resident count stands at approximately 23,318 as of May 2026, according to analysis by AreaSearch. This represents an expansion of 492 individuals (2.2%) compared to the 22,826 residents recorded in the 2021 Census. This adjustment is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimate of 23,226 residents alongside 134 validated new addresses registered after the Census. The resulting density is 1,594 persons per square kilometer, which exceeds the typical figure for national localities analyzed by AreaSearch. Over the last ten years, the locality has shown steady upward momentum with a 0.8% compound annual growth rate, exceeding the broader SA3 region.
Overseas migration was the primary driver of this population growth, accounting for roughly 94.5% of the total population gains in recent times. Projections from ABS and Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year, are utilized for each SA2. For locations where this dataset is unavailable, SA2 projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 with a 2021 baseline are applied. Age bracket growth trends derived from these sources are extended to cover the years 2032 to 2041. Future demographic forecasts point to an increase that sits slightly below the national median, with the population projected to expand by 1,328 individuals by 2041 based on the most recent annual ERP statistics, representing a total rise of 5.3% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
269 new dwellings have been approved in Rooty Hill - Minchinbury over the past five years, an average of 53 a year. That is 2.3 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 39 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 79% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 54, 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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Approximately 53 building approvals for residential properties are logged annually in Rooty Hill - Minchinbury, totaling 269 residential approvals over the previous 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 50 recorded during FY-26 so far. The average influx of 0.4 new residents per year for each new dwelling built over the prior 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) indicates that supply is keeping pace with or exceeding demand, widening options for buyers and allowing population gains to potentially outpace projections, with new builds averaging $217,000 in construction costs—a figure below the regional average—suggesting highly affordable entry points for buyers.
Additionally, commercial development approvals reached $129.4 million this financial year, showing strong commercial momentum locally. Per capita development volumes in Rooty Hill - Minchinbury align closely with Greater Sydney, keeping the market balanced in step with the surrounding region. This volume sits below national averages, reflecting a fully developed, established district and suggesting potential regulatory or spatial constraints. Detached houses comprise 79.0% of new construction activity, while attached dwellings make up 21.0%, preserving the classic low-density feel of the suburb and catering to families prioritizing space. The ratio of roughly 590 people per approved dwelling highlights the established nature of the community. Demographic projections estimate that Rooty Hill - Minchinbury will add 1,236 residents by 2041, measured from the most recent quarterly estimate by AreaSearch. Given ongoing building trends, the supply of housing is expected to comfortably accommodate this demand, creating positive conditions for buyers and potentially allowing growth to exceed current baseline predictions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Rooty Hill - Minchinbury
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 19 current infrastructure and development projects inside Rooty Hill - Minchinbury, worth an estimated $11.8 billion. A further 49 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $32.1 billion. 17 are already under construction and 35 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans transport & logistics, sports & recreation 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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Local infrastructure projects, major developments, and planning changes have a significant influence on local performance. AreaSearch has identified 45 projects that are expected to impact the local area. Key projects include Sydney Metro - Western Sydney Airport, NSW Basketball and Volleyball Western Sydney Hub, Landcom Rooty Hill Housing Development, and 73 Rooty Hill Road North Mixed-Use Development, with the list below highlighting the most relevant ones.
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Sydney Metro - Western Sydney Airport
A 23-kilometre driverless metro railway connecting St Marys to the new Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport and Bradfield City Centre via twin tunnels and elevated viaducts. The line includes six new stations: St Marys (interchange with the T1 Western Line), Orchard Hills, Luddenham, Airport Business Park, Airport Terminal, and Bradfield. As of early 2026 the project is in advanced construction, with platform installation complete at Bradfield Station and progressing at Airport Business Park and Orchard Hills.Track laying is underway between Luddenham and St Marys, with more than 6,400 tonnes of Australian-made rail steel to be installed across the alignment by mid-2026. The Stations, Systems, Trains, Operations and Maintenance package is being delivered by the Parklife Metro consortium, which will operate and maintain the line for 15 years. Twelve three-car Siemens Inspiro driverless trains will run on the line. Passenger services were originally targeted for late 2026 to coincide with the airport opening on 26 October 2026, however government and contractor advice now indicates the line will open in mid-to-late 2027 (with April 2027 the earliest date publicly reported). A free interim WSI Link bus service between St Marys and the airport is running until the metro opens. The project is supporting more than 14,000 jobs during construction.
NSW Basketball and Volleyball Western Sydney Hub
A proposed $95 million regional sporting facility designed to serve as the head office for Basketball NSW and Volleyball NSW. The hub features 12 international-standard indoor courts, a 3,000-seat show court, 6 outdoor beach volleyball courts, and high-performance training and medical suites. While a central part of Blacktown City Council's long-term infrastructure strategy, the project remains in the proposed stage pending the securing of significant state or federal funding, as it was not fully funded under the initial 2022 WestInvest allocations.
Minchinbury Community Hospital Expansion
Proposed expansion of the existing Minchinbury Community Hospital featuring a new eight-storey clinical building, internal refurbishment of the existing building, basement and surface parking facilities, tree removal, and upgraded landscaping and signage.
LOGOS Eastern Creek Logistics Estate
A 26.7 hectare multi-tenant logistics estate delivering more than 95,000 sqm of premium warehouse and distribution space. Construction continues across multiple warehouse stages with recent occupation certificates, warehouse works, fit-out approvals and estate signage applications indicating progressive delivery through 2026.
Blacktown Exercise Sports and Technology Hub Stage 2
The second phase of the Blacktown Exercise, Sports and Technology (BEST) Hub at Blacktown International Sportspark, introducing complementary research and development facilities, sports medicine clinics, allied health services, indoor/outdoor sports recreation, and entertainment infrastructure.
NSW State Emergency Service Facility Oakhurst
Purpose-built NSW State Emergency Service (SES) facility in Oakhurst to strengthen emergency response capabilities for flood, storm and rescue operations across the Blacktown City area. The $16 million project was included in Blacktown City Council's WestInvest grant bid in 2022 but was not among the projects awarded funding in that program. The facility remains a council infrastructure priority for the growing western Sydney region.
73 Rooty Hill Road North Mixed-Use Development
Four-storey shop-top housing development featuring 32 residential units and four commercial tenancies with basement parking, landscaping and site works. The mixed-use development aims to provide housing density near Rooty Hill station while supporting local commercial activity. Located on a major thoroughfare with significant passing traffic, the project contributes to urban renewal in the Rooty Hill area and addresses local housing demand.
Landcom Rooty Hill Housing Development
Landcom is working with the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure to create an affordable, diverse and sustainable community at Dunsmore Street, Rooty Hill. The project will deliver between 300-500 homes with mixed housing types, including affordable housing for key workers such as childcare staff, nurses and teachers. Features include tree-lined streets, preservation of Angus Creek and the heritage-listed former Government Depot, new public open spaces, pedestrian and cycle paths to Rooty Hill Station, and sustainable design principles with no gas connections.Development will be setback from the vegetated creek corridor to reduce bushfire and flood risk. The project follows best-practice design principles including an urban design approach that acknowledges and connects with Country. Development applications expected in late 2025, with construction starting in 2026.
12,574 residents of Rooty Hill - Minchinbury are employed, from a labour force of 13,189. Unemployment sits at 4.7%, with participation at 70.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local workforce in Rooty Hill - Minchinbury is characterized by diverse industry representation, an unemployment rate of 4.7%, and an estimated job growth rate of 1.5% over the past year. Employed residents numbered 12,574 as of March 2026, with the unemployment rate tracking 0.5% higher than the Greater Sydney level of 4.1%, while workforce participation is very close to the Greater Sydney benchmark of 69.1%. Census data indicates that 29.5% of working residents performed their duties from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of COVID-19 restriction measures.
The primary employment sectors for local residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and transport, postal & warehousing. There is a particularly high concentration of workers in transport, postal & warehousing, which is 1.9 times the regional average representation. Conversely, professional & technical roles are underrepresented, accounting for 5.5% of the local workforce compared to 11.5% in Greater Sydney. While there are local job opportunities, the ratio of Census working population to local jobs suggests a high proportion of residents travel outside the suburb for employment. AreaSearch evaluated SALM and ABS figures to show that employment rose by 1.5% during the twelve months ending March 2026, whereas the labour force expanded by 1.3%, leading to a 0.2 percentage point decline in the unemployment rate. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment and labour force growth of 1.9% each, resulting in only a marginal drop in unemployment. Insights regarding future demand in Rooty Hill - Minchinbury can be drawn from Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts released in May-25. These forecasts span five and ten-year horizons and have been overlaid with local employment data to project growth trends. National employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and by 13.7% over ten years, though sectoral growth varies considerably. When these industry-specific rates are applied to Rooty Hill - Minchinbury's current employment composition, local employment is estimated to rise by 6.3% over five years and by 13.4% over ten years. This calculation relies on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate localised population projections.
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Median household income in Rooty Hill - Minchinbury is $2,050 a week (about $107,000 a year), with median personal income at $763 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $53,761 a year against an average of $58,946. 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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Taxpayer income records from the ATO aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 show a median of $53,761 and an average of $58,946 for the Rooty Hill - Minchinbury SA2. These figures are below national averages, in contrast to the Greater Sydney median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of March 2026 would be approximately $59,309 for the median and $65,029 for the average. In the 2021 Census, local household income was positioned at the 68th percentile ($2,050 weekly), while individual personal income sat at the 41st percentile.
Income distribution shows that 37.4% of the population (8,720 individuals) falls within the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket, similar to regional trends where 30.9% share this income level. Housing expenses account for 16.9% of local income, though net disposable income remains at the 67th percentile, and the SEIFA index places the area in the 4th decile for income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Rooty Hill - Minchinbury had 6,533 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 82% detached houses and 3% apartments. 44% are owned with a mortgage, 30% rented and 26% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $420 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month, a total housing cost higher than 80% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 20.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential dwelling types in Rooty Hill - Minchinbury at the time of the latest Census consisted of 81.8% standalone houses and 18.1% alternative structures (semi-detached, apartments, and other dwellings), compared to the Sydney metro split of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Rooty Hill - Minchinbury was recorded at 26.0%, slightly below the Sydney metro average, with mortgaged properties making up 43.9% and rented properties accounting for 30.2%. The median monthly mortgage payment was $2,167, which sits well below the Sydney metro average of $2,427, while the median weekly rent was $420, compared to Sydney metro's $470.
Globally within Australia, Rooty Hill - Minchinbury's median mortgage costs exceed the national average of $1,863, and weekly rents are higher than the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Rooty Hill - Minchinbury counted 6,533 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 3.2 people each. 49% are couples with children, more than in 93% of areas nationally, against 19% couples without children. 15% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the vast majority of households at 83.2%, consisting of couples with children at 48.6%, couples without children at 19.1%, and single-parent households at 14.3%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 16.8%, which includes single-person households at 14.8% and group housing at 1.9%. The median size of households is 3.2 individuals, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
28.8% of adults in Rooty Hill - Minchinbury hold a university qualification, including 21.5% with a bachelor degree and 5.8% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 20.0% hold a vocational qualification. 7 schools serve the area, with 3,792 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 992 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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Educational attainment levels in Rooty Hill - Minchinbury are lower than regional benchmarks, with 28.8% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 38.0% across Greater Sydney. This difference indicates opportunities for further educational advancement. Among degree holders, bachelor degrees represent 21.5%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 5.8% and graduate diplomas at 1.5%. Vocational education is highly represented, with 30.2% of residents aged 15+ holding technical credentials, comprising advanced diplomas (10.2%) and certificates (20.0%). A high percentage of residents are actively studying, with 32.3% of the population currently enrolled in formal education.
This enrollment consists of 10.9% in primary schools, 8.8% in secondary schools, and 5.8% attending tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Rooty Hill - Minchinbury reaches 197 stops on 46 routes, timetabled for about 6,400 services a week. The typical home sits about 170 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.5 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Analysis of public transit reveals 197 active transit stops operating in Rooty Hill - Minchinbury, providing a combination of train and bus services. These stops are serviced by 46 different routes, delivering a total of 6,358 weekly passenger trips. Transport convenience is rated highly, with residents living an average of 173 meters from the nearest stop. Because it is a predominantly residential suburb, most workers commute out of the area; private cars remain the primary mode of travel at 83%, followed by trains at 11%. Car ownership averages 1.5 vehicles per household, which is higher than the regional average.
A high proportion of residents, 29.5%, work from home (based on 2021 Census data, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions). Transit service frequency averages 908 trips per day across all routes, which translates to roughly 32 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying map displays the 100 closest transit stops to the central point of the location.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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73.3% of residents in Rooty Hill - Minchinbury report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 79% of areas nationally. 6.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 48.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 8.6 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health assessments indicate notable difficulties for Rooty Hill - Minchinbury, as measured by AreaSearch through death rates and the occurrence of chronic illnesses across both younger and older cohorts, combined with a very low rate of private health insurance held by roughly 48% of the community (~11,285 people). This rate is below the Greater Sydney average of 59.9% and the national benchmark of 55.7%. The most prevalent health issues identified in the region are diabetes and asthma, affecting 6.9% and 6.8% of the population respectively, while 73.3% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney.
Residents under the age of 65 experience better health profiles than the national average. Seniors aged 65 and older represent 16.1% of the population (3,751 people), with health outcomes in this older group presenting challenges that align generally with wider population trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
48.8% of Rooty Hill - Minchinbury residents were born overseas and 51.9% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 90% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Filipino (15.6%) and Australian (14.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Rooty Hill - Minchinbury ranks highly for cultural diversity, with 48.8% of the population born outside Australia and 51.9% speaking a language other than English in their homes. Christianity is the primary religion, representing 60.7% of residents. However, the most distinct religious variance is seen in the representation of Islam, which accounts for 13.2% of the population, well above the Greater Sydney average of 6.8%. Looking at ancestral background (based on parental country of birth), the largest groups in Rooty Hill - Minchinbury are Other at 24.2% of the population, which is higher than the regional average of 16.0%, Filipino at 15.6%, which is higher than the regional average of 2.0%, and Australian at 14.8%.
Other notable variations from regional averages include Samoan heritage at 2.4% (vs 0.5% regionally), Spanish at 1.1% (vs 0.6%), and Maltese ancestry at 2.5% (vs 1.0%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Rooty Hill - Minchinbury is 36. 26.5% 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 median age in Rooty Hill - Minchinbury is 36 years, matching closely with the Greater Sydney median of 37 and sitting slightly below the Australian median of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, the area has a higher share of children aged 5 - 14 (13.6%) and a lower share of young adults aged 25 - 34 (12.5%). Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 age bracket has risen from 3.8% to 5.3% of the population, while the 25 to 34 age bracket decreased from 13.8% to 12.5%. Long-term population models indicate the age profile will change significantly by 2041.
The 75 to 84 age group is projected to grow the fastest, increasing by 71% (adding 873 residents) to reach 2,100. Seniors aged 65 and older are expected to account for 80% of total population growth, highlighting the aging trend, while the 15 to 24 and 25 to 34 age brackets are projected to experience population decreases.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Rooty Hill - Minchinbury
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 24 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 — 134 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (22,826 at the 2021 Census → 23,318 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 (116031319). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.