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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 $1.60m, with units at $605k. House values have moved 4.6% a year compounded over five years.
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Roselands has an estimated 15,356 residents, up from 14,577 at the 2021 Census — a change of 779 people, or 5.3%. Growth has averaged 0.8% a year over five years. 345 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 72.7% of that increase. That puts 4,207 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 resident population of Roselands stands at approximately 15,356 as of Aug 2026. This represents an expansion of 779 people (5.3%) compared to the 14,577 people documented in the 2021 Census. Such movement is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population figure of 15,308 alongside 345 validated new addresses identified following the Census. Consequently, population density reaches 4,207 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb within the upper 10% of all territories evaluated across Australia and highlighting local land as an exceptionally prized commodity.
The community has demonstrated steady demographic stability over the preceding ten years, recording a 0.7% compound annual growth rate that exceeded the broader SA3 area. The primary catalyst for local demographic expansion has been overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 72.7% of total population additions in recent times. Projections published in 2024 by the ABS and Geoscience Australia, using 2022 as a base year, form the foundation of AreaSearch's SA2 modelling, supplemented by NSW State Government SA2 forecasts released in 2022 (benchmarked to 2021) wherever gaps exist. Age-specific trajectory rates derived from these frameworks are extended across all districts for the 2032 to 2041 timeframe. Looking ahead, population gains are expected to track slightly beneath the nationwide statistical median, with local numbers projected to rise by 1,176 persons to 2041 relative to current annual ERP figures, translating to an aggregate increase of 7.3% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
328 new dwellings have been approved in Roselands over the past five years, an average of 65 a year. That places the area in the 61st percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 4 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 64 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 42% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential planning permissions in Roselands have run at an annual average of roughly 65 new homes, totaling 328 homes approved throughout the preceding 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Over this identical span of 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), an average of 1.7 people per year relocated to the suburb for each new residence constructed, signaling a well-matched balance between residential supply and local demand that fosters steady market conditions, alongside an average expected construction cost of $455,000 per dwelling. Furthermore, planning authorities granted $18.3 million in commercial development approvals during the current financial year, pointing to a moderate volume of non-residential construction.
Per capita building approvals in Roselands outpace Greater Sydney by 73.0%, broadening options for prospective purchasers. Recent building activity is divided between 42.0% detached dwellings and 58.0% townhouses or apartments. This focus on higher-density formats provides more accessible price points while drawing interest from downsizers, first-time purchasers, and investors. It also marks a visible departure from established housing stock (presently 64.0% houses), reflecting modern lifestyle adjustments, shrinking availability of greenfield sites, and heightened demand for varied, affordable housing typologies. Recording approximately 242 people per dwelling approval, the neighborhood displays traits typical of lower-density environments. Long-term demographic models indicate that Roselands will add 1,128 residents through to 2041 from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Provided present building volumes persist, the pipeline of residential construction appears well-positioned to satisfy incoming demand, establishing advantageous terms for buyers while creating capacity for growth to exceed current population projections.
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 88 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $54.2 billion. 20 are already under construction and 44 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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Urban renewal, capital works, and major planning initiatives represent pivotal drivers of local area performance. AreaSearch has pinpointed 13 projects anticipated to influence the district, including key undertakings such as 71-83 Graham Road Residential Development - Narwee, 280-300 Lakemba Street Wiley Park Plaza Development, Rail Service Improvement Program - T4 Illawarra & Eastern Suburbs Line, and Sydney Metro City and Southwest, with principal schemes outlined below.
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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 line extending the M1 Northwest Line from Chatswood to Bankstown via twin tunnels under Sydney Harbour and the CBD. The Chatswood to Sydenham section opened in August 2024, with conversion of the 13.5km Sydenham to Bankstown section scheduled for completion in late 2026. Once fully operational, the 66km corridor with 31 stations will deliver driverless metro services running every four minutes during peak periods.
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 64.5%. 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. The working-day population is estimated at 12,897, 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 employment landscape in Roselands reflects a highly skilled labor pool, with professional services playing a prominent role. Unemployment stands at 4.9%, and estimated job growth over the previous twelve months reached 3.3%. By March 2026, the area recorded 7,684 individuals actively employed. This local unemployment figure sits 0.8% higher than the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%. Labor force participation in Roselands measures 64.5%, which is slightly lower than the Greater Sydney benchmark of 68.9%. Census data indicates that 41.0% of residents were working from home, a figure that likely reflects the lingering effects of the Covid-19 lockdown period.
The primary industry sectors employing local workers are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Specialisation is especially prominent in transport, postal & warehousing, where local employment concentration is 1.6 times the regional level. On the other hand, professional & technical occupations are less prevalent, making up 8.1% of the workforce relative to the 11.5% regional norm. Given its largely residential character, the suburb generates relatively few internal employment positions, as demonstrated by the disparity between resident workers and local jobs recorded in Census data. Analysis by AreaSearch of ABS and SALM figures shows that over the 12-month period, local employment expanded by 3.3% while the workforce base grew by 3.5%, resulting in a 0.2 percentage points rise in the unemployment rate. In contrast, Greater Sydney recorded a 1.9% increase in jobs, a 1.9% expansion in the labour force, and a slight reduction in unemployment. Looking forward, nationwide projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide context for future local employment trajectory. When applying these five-year and ten-year nationwide benchmarks across local industry compositions—where overall Australian jobs are forecast to rise 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years—Roselands is projected to see employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.4% over ten years (noting this is a weighted baseline extrapolation that excludes localized demographic 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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Compiled ATO postcode statistics released for financial year 2023 indicate that taxpayers within the Roselands SA2 recorded a median income of $45,905 and an average income of $56,227. These figures track below national standards and sit beneath Greater Sydney benchmarks of $60,817 (median) and $83,003 (average). Factoring in a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated figures are estimated at approximately $50,642 for median earnings and $62,030 for average earnings as of March 2026. Figures from the 2021 Census place local household income at the 47th percentile ($1,704 weekly) and personal earnings at the 22nd percentile.
The dominant income segment is the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, encompassing 32.4% of residents (4,975 people), mirroring the wider region's 30.9% share. Living costs exert significant strain, with only 81.0% of income remaining after housing expenses (placing the area at the 45th percentile), while the SEIFA income measure positions the community 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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At the latest Census, the composition of residential property in Roselands stood at 63.5% houses and 36.4% other dwellings (incorporating apartments, semi-detached properties, and 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Sydney metro proportions of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Outright property ownership reached 33.1%, considerably exceeding metropolitan levels, while 36.8% of residences were mortgaged and 30.1% were occupied by tenants. Typical monthly home loan payments were $2,300, sitting beneath the Sydney metro benchmark of $2,427, while typical weekly rent was $425 compared to $470 across greater Sydney. On a nationwide comparison, local mortgage costs substantially outstrip the Australian baseline of $1,863, and rents remain noticeably higher than the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Roselands counted 4,706 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,957 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 units constitute the predominant domestic arrangement across the suburb, representing 76.8% of all households; this includes couples with children (42.3%), couples without children (19.3%), and single parent families (13.7%). Non-family living situations account for the remaining 23.2%, consisting of lone person households (20.5%) and group households (2.6%). Average household occupancy sits at 3.0 people, exceeding the Greater Sydney metropolitan baseline 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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Higher educational attainment presents an area for development, as university qualification rates of 26.9% sit well below the Greater Sydney standard of 38.0%, offering clear scope for targeted education programs. Among tertiary award holders, Bachelor degrees account for 19.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.1%) and graduate diplomas (1.5%). Technical and trade training is widespread, with 30.1% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, divided between certificates (18.5%) and advanced diplomas (11.6%). Community participation in study is strong, with 31.7% of local inhabitants actively engaged in formal courses. This cohort is composed of 10.5% attending primary education, 8.9% enrolled in secondary education, and 6.1% participating in tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Roselands reaches 145 stops on 23 routes, timetabled for about 4,500 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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An assessment of local transit options identifies 145 active transport stops in Roselands catering to bus networks. Across these stops, 23 individual routes operate to deliver 4,456 weekly passenger trips. Network connectivity is strong, with residents situated an average of 121 meters from their nearest transit stop. Given the suburban residential character, outward travel dominates commuter flows; private vehicle usage accounts for 84% of work trips, while rail handles 8%. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.4 per dwelling, surpassing regional figures, while a significant 41.0% of workers operated from home during the 2021 Census period under pandemic conditions.
Transit schedules across all local lines provide an average of 636 trips per day, which translates to roughly 30 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying mapping highlights the 100 nearest stops to the location centrepoint.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
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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Health metrics in Roselands are exceptionally positive according to AreaSearch research on chronic illness rates and mortality, showing minimal incidence of common medical conditions across all age brackets. Private health insurance uptake is subdued, covering roughly 48% of the total population (~7,294 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney and a nationwide benchmark of 55.7%. The two most prevalent health conditions recorded locally are arthritis and asthma, affecting 6.1 and 5.2% of residents, respectively. Meanwhile, 76.3% of the community reported having no chronic medical ailments, outpacing the 74.6% figure across Greater Sydney.
Working-age adults display strong general wellness with minimal illness, while residents aged 65 and over comprise 17.0% of the population (2,608 people)—higher than the 15.5% share in Greater Sydney—and achieve health benchmarks closely aligned with broad national standards.
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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Roselands demonstrates significant multicultural character, with 41.2% of residents born abroad and 61.6% utilizing a non-English language in their homes. Christianity stands as the primary religious affiliation, representing 56.8% of the local population. Islam shows the most pronounced concentration relative to the broader region, making up 22.3% of community members compared to the Greater Sydney proportion of 6.8%. Assessing ancestral background via parental birthplace, the three largest demographic segments in Roselands are Other at 21.7% (exceeding the regional average of 16.0%), Greek at 12.7% (compared to 1.9% regionally), and Lebanese at 12.5% (versus 2.6% regionally).
Additional distinct heritage representations include Macedonian backgrounds at 1.1% (vs 0.4% regionally), Vietnamese at 1.9% (vs 1.8%), and Spanish at 0.7% (vs 0.6%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Roselands is 38. 27.3% 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 age distribution of Roselands aligns closely with Greater Sydney broad benchmarks, with the greatest variance in any category limited to 5.4 percentage points. The median age is an estimated 38 as at August 2026, remaining identical to the 2021 Census result and 1 year older than Greater Sydney's median of 37 at that time. Looking ahead to 2041, the senior and elderly demographic (65+) is projected to register the largest increase, rising by 959 residents (37%) to 3,568, whereas numbers of children, young adults, and young to middle aged adults are expected to decrease over the same duration.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Roselands
8 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 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 8 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 2026 last 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 3 sections | ||
| 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. | ||
| 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 — 345 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (14,577 at the 2021 Census → 15,356 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (119021367). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.