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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 Roselands is $1.62m, with units at $590k. House values have moved 4.9% a year compounded over five years.
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Roselands has an estimated 15,341 residents, up from 14,577 at the 2021 Census — a change of 764 people, or 5.2%. Growth has averaged 0.8% a year over five years. 343 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 72.7% of that increase. That puts 4,203 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 research conducted by AreaSearch, the population of Roselands is approximately 15,341 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 764 people (5.2%) compared to the 14,577 residents recorded in the 2021 Census. This adjustment is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 15,308 alongside 343 validated new addresses registered after the Census. With a density of 4,203 persons per square kilometer, the locality ranks in the top 10% of all Australian areas analyzed, highlighting the high demand for local land. The area has shown stable development over the last ten years with a 0.7% compound annual growth rate, which is higher than the SA3 region.
Overseas migration was the primary driver of this demographic growth, accounting for about 72.7% of the total population increase recently. Projections from ABS and Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year, are utilized for each SA2 region. In instances where these are unavailable, AreaSearch uses the 2022 NSW State Government projections, which rely on a 2021 base year. Age group growth rates derived from these datasets are applied to all locations for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Future demographic forecasts point to an increase that is slightly below the national median, with expectations that the local population will expand by 1,224 persons by 2041 compared to the most recent annual ERP data, representing a total rise of 7.8% over the 16 years.
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408 new dwellings have been approved in Roselands over the past five years, an average of 81 a year. That places the area in the 59th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 5 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 52 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 42% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 59, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Approximately 81 residential building approvals are logged annually in Roselands, with a total of 408 homes approved during the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, and 55 approvals recorded during FY-26 so far. The local market displays a healthy equilibrium between supply and demand, averaging 1.4 new residents per year for each approved home over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25. The average construction value for new dwellings stands at $274,000, which is below the wider regional average and indicates more affordable pricing options for buyers. Additionally, commercial development has progressed at a moderate pace, with $18.3 million in commercial approvals registered during this financial year.
Per capita building activity in Roselands is 98.0% higher than in Greater Sydney, giving purchasers a wider selection of properties, although construction volume has slowed down in recent times. The current pipeline of new projects consists of 42.0% detached houses and 58.0% medium and high-density residential properties. This shift toward denser housing provides more affordable entry points and suits downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. It represents a clear change from the existing housing stock, which is 64.0% houses, showing that developable land is becoming scarcer while lifestyle preferences and the demand for affordable, varied housing options are shifting. The area is characterized by low density, averaging about 283 people per building approval. Forecasts indicate that the population of Roselands will grow by 1,191 residents by 2041, measured from the latest quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. Current construction trends suggest that the supply of new housing will easily accommodate this demand, maintaining favorable purchasing conditions and potentially allowing population growth to exceed current 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 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Roselands, worth an estimated $50 million. A further 87 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $54.1 billion. 20 are already under construction and 42 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities, precincts & urban renewal. 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 works, and urban planning changes are key drivers of regional performance. AreaSearch has identified 13 developments that are expected to influence the local area. The most relevant projects include the 71-83 Graham Road Residential Development - Narwee, the 280-300 Lakemba Street Wiley Park Plaza Development, the Rail Service Improvement Program - T4 Illawarra & Eastern Suburbs Line, and the Sydney Metro City and Southwest.
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Canterbury Road Mixed-Use Development - Roselands
A mixed-use development at 892-936 Canterbury Road, Roselands, comprising 98 residential apartments, 700sqm of retail space, and basement parking. The project integrates modern urban design to enhance the Canterbury Road corridor, providing residential and commercial spaces to meet local community demands.
956 Canterbury Road Apartment Development - Roselands
A modern residential development at 956 Canterbury Road, Roselands, featuring 48 contemporary apartments with high-quality finishes, communal spaces, and convenient access to local shopping, schools, and public transport along the Canterbury Road corridor.
Sydney Metro City and Southwest
A 30km metro rail extension connecting Chatswood to Bankstown via the Sydney CBD. The Chatswood to Sydenham section, featuring a new harbour crossing and seven CBD stations, opened on 19 August 2024. The final stage involves converting the 13.5km T3 Bankstown Line to metro standards between Sydenham and Bankstown, upgrading 11 stations with platform screen doors, lifts, and full accessibility. The T3 line closed in September 2024 to enable conversion works. Following delays caused by over 130 days of industrial action, the Sydenham to Bankstown section is scheduled to open in the second half of 2026.End-to-end high-speed testing at up to 100km/h commenced in November 2025, and the first full-length test run from Tallawong to Bankstown was completed in January 2026. The Bankstown Station transit interchange and community precinct opened in March 2026. When complete, the M1 Line will span 66km with 31 stations, running every four minutes in peak.
Belmore Sydney Metro Station Upgrade
The upgrade of the 130-year-old Belmore Station is part of the Sydney Metro City and Southwest project. It involves converting the existing T3 Bankstown Line to metro standards, featuring the installation of platform screen doors, mechanical gap fillers for level access, and heritage restoration of station buildings. As of May 2026, the project is in the final testing and commissioning phase, with intensive weekend closures scheduled through July to facilitate trial running and system integration before services commence in the second half of 2026.
Rail Service Improvement Program - T4 Illawarra & Eastern Suburbs Line
A multi-billion-dollar upgrade (formerly More Trains, More Services) modernising the T4 line for higher frequency. Key works include the Digital Systems Program replacing trackside signals with ETCS Level 2 technology, platform extensions at Waterfall and Kiama for the Mariyung fleet, and power upgrades. As of May 2026, Mariyung trains have commenced passenger service on the South Coast Line (April 2026), and Digital Systems testing continues between Bondi Junction and Erskineville.
Wiley Park Station Sydney Metro Upgrade
Upgrade of Wiley Park Station to metro standards as part of the T3 Bankstown Line conversion to the Sydney Metro Southwest (M1 line extension). Works include new lifts installed for the first time in the station's history, platform screen doors, level access between platforms and trains, a refreshed concourse, new station entry plaza with seating, lighting and bicycle parking, and new platform canopies. The line closed in September 2024 to enable final conversion works. Metro services between Sydenham and Bankstown are scheduled to open in the second half of 2026, with trains running every four minutes in the peak (15 per hour), delayed from the original 2025 target due to industrial action impacts.
Punchbowl Station Upgrade - Sydney Metro City & Southwest
Conversion of the heritage-listed Punchbowl Station, originally opened in 1909, to fully automated metro standards as part of the Sydenham to Bankstown extension of the M1 Metro North West & Bankstown Line. The station closed on 30 September 2024 to allow conversion works, with new lifts installed for the first time, level access between platforms and trains via mechanical gap fillers, platform screen doors, refurbished station buildings, upgraded platform surfaces and a new kiss and ride zone.The works are part of the Dulwich Hill, Campsie and Punchbowl station package delivered by Downer EDI Works (valued around 107 million AUD), with broader corridor works including 28.3 kilometres of new railway fencing, road-over-rail bridge upgrades and platform screen door installation. Once open, customers will have a new air-conditioned metro train every four minutes in the peak, equating to 15 trains an hour compared to eight previously. High-speed dynamic testing at up to 100 km/h commenced in November 2025, with around 9,000 hours and 30,000 kilometres of testing required before opening. Services are scheduled to commence in the second half of 2026, with a target opening of September 2026, after delays attributed to industrial action and the complexity of converting a 130-year-old line.
Wiley Park Plaza Mixed-Use Development
Wiley Park Plaza is a large-scale mixed-use development adjacent to Wiley Park railway station, comprising 280 residential apartments, a public plaza, supermarket, retail specialty shops, commercial office space and 3-storey basement car parking with 248 spaces. Designed by Marchese Partners (Life3A), the site received DA approval and was sold via Expressions of Interest in June 2023 to an incoming developer.
7,684 residents of Roselands are employed, from a labour force of 8,080. Unemployment sits at 4.9%, with participation at 64.3%. 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. The working-day population is estimated at 12,880, about 84% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local workforce is well-educated, with a strong contingent of professional services workers, an unemployment rate of 4.9%, and an estimated job growth rate of 3.3% over the past year. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 7,684, while the local unemployment rate was 0.8% higher than the Greater Sydney rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation is also lower at 64.3% compared to 69.1% across Greater Sydney. Census data indicates that a high proportion of employed residents, specifically 41.0%, worked from home, though this figure may have been influenced by COVID-19 lockdowns.
The major employment industries for local residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. There is a strong representation of workers in transport, postal & warehousing, with employment levels reaching 1.6 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical roles are underrepresented, accounting for 8.1% of the local workforce compared to 11.5% in Greater Sydney. The imbalance between the Census working population and resident population indicates that this predominantly residential suburb offers limited local employment opportunities. Analysis of SALM and ABS statistics shows that for the 12 months ending March 2026, the local employed population expanded by 3.3% while the labour force grew by 3.5%, leading to a 0.2 percentage point rise in the unemployment rate. By contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 1.9% and labour force growth of 1.9%, while its unemployment rate fell slightly. Employment projections released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 offer additional context on future demand in Roselands. These five-year and ten-year forecasts have been mapped against the local industry profile to estimate future trends. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the expansion rates vary widely across different sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to the local employment structure suggests that local employment will rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.4% over ten years, based on a simple weighted extrapolation that does not incorporate localized population growth projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Roselands is $1,704 a week (about $89,000 a year), with median personal income at $671 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $45,905 a year against an average of $56,227. 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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Postcode-level ATO data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicates a median taxpayer income of $45,905 and an average taxpayer income of $56,227 in the Roselands SA2. These figures are below the national average and compare to a median of $60,817 and an average of $83,003 in Greater Sydney. Factoring in a Wage Price Index rise of 10.32% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of March 2026 would be approximately $50,642 for the median and $62,030 for the average. In the 2021 Census, household income was positioned at the 47th percentile ($1,704 weekly) and personal income was at the 22nd percentile.
In terms of distribution, 32.4% of the population (4,970 individuals) falls within the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly income bracket, which aligns closely with the regional average of 30.9% in the same category. Financial pressure from housing is significant, with only 81.0% of income remaining after housing costs, placing the area at the 45th percentile, while the SEIFA income index ranks the locality in the 5th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Roselands had 4,706 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 64% detached houses and 19% apartments. 37% are owned with a mortgage, 30% rented and 33% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $425 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,300 a month. Rent absorbs 24.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 31.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The distribution of housing types in Roselands at the time of the latest Census was 63.5% houses and 36.4% other dwellings, including apartments and semi-detached properties, compared to 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings in metro Sydney. The home ownership rate was 33.1%, which is higher than the Sydney metro average, with 36.8% of properties held with a mortgage and 30.1% occupied by tenants. The median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,300 was lower than the Sydney metro average of $2,427, and the median weekly rent of $425 was also below the metropolitan average of $470.
On a national level, mortgage costs in Roselands are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are also higher than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Roselands counted 4,706 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,953 today, averaging 3.0 people each. 42% are couples with children, more than in 84% of areas nationally, against 19% couples without children. 21% 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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Family households make up the majority of the community at 76.8%, consisting of couples with children at 42.3%, couples without children at 19.3%, and single parents at 13.7%. Non-family households account for 23.2%, consisting of single-person households at 20.5% and group households at 2.6%. The median household size is 3.0 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
26.9% of adults in Roselands hold a university qualification, including 19.3% with a bachelor degree and 6.1% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 18.5% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 687 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,019 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational attainment levels in the area show that 26.9% of residents hold university qualifications, which is lower than the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%. This gap highlights a need for targeted educational programs. Among university graduates, bachelor degrees are the most common at 19.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 6.1% and graduate diplomas at 1.5%. Vocational education is also common, with 30.1% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas at 11.6% and certificates at 18.5%. Enrolment in education is strong, with 31.7% of the population currently engaged in study.
This includes 10.5% of residents in primary school, 8.9% in high school, and 6.1% in tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Roselands reaches 111 stops on 23 routes, timetabled for about 3,000 services a week. The typical home sits about 120 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.4 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 infrastructure in Roselands features 111 active bus stops serviced by 23 separate routes, which together provide 3,013 passenger trips weekly. Accessibility is high, with residents living an average of 124 meters from their nearest transit stop. Because the suburb is primarily residential, most workers commute out of the area. Private vehicles are the main transport mode at 84%, followed by trains at 8%. Car ownership stands at 1.4 vehicles per household, which is higher than the regional average. Census data from 2021 indicates that 41.0% of residents worked from home, which may be reflective of pandemic conditions.
Service frequency across all local transit routes averages 430 trips per day, which translates to roughly 27 weekly departures per stop. The map highlights the 100 closest transit stops to the center of the suburb.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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76.3% of residents in Roselands report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 82% of areas nationally. 6.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 47.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.6 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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Based on AreaSearch assessments of mortality rates and chronic disease indicators, the population of Roselands shows strong health outcomes, marked by a low prevalence of common chronic conditions across all age groups. Private health insurance coverage is low, with approximately 48% of the population (~7,286 people) covered, compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%. Arthritis and asthma are the most common health conditions locally, affecting 6.1% and 5.2% of residents. However, 76.3% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney.
The working-age population shows low rates of chronic illness, and 17.4% of the population is aged 65 and over (2,663 people), which is higher than the Greater Sydney average of 15.5%. Older residents demonstrate positive health outcomes, with rankings that align well with national averages.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
41.2% of Roselands residents were born overseas and 61.6% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 89% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Greek (12.7%) and Lebanese (12.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The community has a high level of cultural diversity, with 41.2% of residents born outside Australia and 61.6% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the most common religion, followed by 56.8% of the population. Islamic affiliation is also notably high at 22.3%, which is higher than the Greater Sydney average of 6.8%. The primary parent ancestries in the area are Other at 21.7% (compared to a regional average of 16.0%), Greek at 12.7% (compared to a regional average of 1.9%), and Lebanese at 12.5% (compared to a regional average of 2.6%).
There is also higher representation for several other backgrounds compared to regional figures, including Macedonian at 1.1% (compared to 0.4%), Vietnamese at 1.9% (compared to 1.8%), and Spanish at 0.7% (compared to 0.6%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Roselands is 38. 27.1% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of residents is 38, which is close to the Greater Sydney average of 37 and the national average of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, the area has a higher share of people aged 55 - 64 (12.1%) and a lower share of people aged 35 - 44 (12.2%). Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 15 to 24 grew from 12.6% to 13.8%, while the 35 to 44 cohort declined from 13.5% to 12.2% and the 0 to 4 group decreased from 6.4% to 5.4%.
By 2041, demographic projections suggest the number of residents aged 75 to 84 will rise by 42% (394 people), growing from 934 to 1,329. Residents aged 65+ will account for 58% of the total projected growth, while declines are projected for the 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 age brackets.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Roselands
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 2025 about a year ago all 2 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 2025. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 343 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (14,577 at the 2021 Census → 15,341 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 (119021367). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.