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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 Ryde - South is $2.72m, with units at $756k. House values have moved 2.4% a year compounded over five years.
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Ryde - South has an estimated 13,336 residents, up from 11,972 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,364 people, or 11.4%. Growth has averaged 2.7% a year over five years, faster than 75% of areas nationally. Overseas migration accounts for 76.2% of that increase. That puts 8,549 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 investigations by AreaSearch, the population of Ryde - South stands at approximately 13,336 as of Aug 2026. Compared to the 11,972 people recorded during the 2021 Census, this demonstrates an expansion of 1,364 people (11.4%). This demographic shift is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population figure of 13,318 alongside 37 validated new addresses identified following the Census date. With 8,548 persons per square kilometer, the locality ranks within the top 10% of all territories evaluated across Australia by AreaSearch, underscoring strong competition for residential land.
Expanding at 11.4% since the 2021 census, Ryde - South outpaced both NSW (7.3%) and Greater Sydney, establishing itself as an area of notable regional expansion. This growth was largely underpinned by net overseas migration, which generated roughly 76.2% of recent overall demographic additions. Projections for SA2 districts published by ABS/Geoscience Australia in 2024 (using 2022 as the baseline year) are adopted by AreaSearch. In instances where an SA2 lacks this coverage, NSW State Government projections released in 2022 (benchmarked to 2021) are incorporated instead. Furthermore, age-specific growth trajectories derived from these models are mapped across all locations between 2032 and 2041. Future demographic projections place the district in the highest quartile among statistical areas evaluated by AreaSearch, with anticipated gains of 3,450 persons through to 2041 relative to the newest annual ERP figures, representing an aggregate rise of 25.7% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
172 new dwellings have been approved in Ryde - South over the past five years, an average of 34 a year. That places the area in the 55th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 3 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 34 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 26% 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 approvals in Ryde - South have maintained an annual pace of roughly 34 new dwellings, generating 172 homes across the preceding 5 financial years. With an average of 9.8 new residents added annually for each dwelling built over the past 5 financial years (from FY-22 to FY-26), local housing demand outstrips newly added stock, typically placing upward pressure on property prices and driving purchaser competition. Meanwhile, newly approved residential builds reflect an average expected construction cost of $543,000. Non-residential development remains minimal, with commercial approvals generating $370,000 during this financial year, highlighting the predominantly residential character of the suburb.
When measured against Greater Sydney, construction volumes in Ryde - South are considerably subdued, trailing the per-capita regional benchmark by 70.0%. Such limited construction volume generally bolsters pricing power and buyer interest for existing real estate. Building rates also sit below national levels, reflecting an established urban landscape and possible planning constraints. Of all new residential approvals, detached houses represent 26.0% while higher-density apartments and townhouses comprise 74.0%. This leaning toward compact residential formats provides more accessible price points that appeal to first-home buyers, downsizing owner-occupiers, and property investors. A ratio of approximately 725 people per approval underscores the mature setting of Ryde - South. Looking forward, the community of Ryde - South is projected to add 3,432 residents by 2041 according to the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. Should current construction volumes persist, housing supply could lag population growth, heightening buyer competition and underpinning further capital appreciation.
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 one current infrastructure or development project inside Ryde - South, worth an estimated $80 million. A further 126 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $97.8 billion. 34 are already under construction and 51 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. 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 economic and property performance is heavily shaped by civil infrastructure works, town planning, and capital projects. AreaSearch has pinpointed 12 key initiatives positioned to influence the area. Leading developments include the Ryde Hospital Redevelopment, Kingston Quarter, Ryde Central, and the Constitution Road Infrastructure Upgrade, with significant projects outlined below.
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Ryde Hospital Redevelopment
The $526.8 million Ryde Hospital Redevelopment is a major expansion delivering a new seven-storey Acute Services Building (ASB) on the existing Eastwood campus. Delivered by Health Infrastructure NSW with builder AW Edwards, the project consolidates services previously spread across 21 buildings into a single modern facility. The ASB will feature an expanded emergency department, intensive care unit, operating theatres and procedure rooms, medical imaging including MRI, ambulatory care centre, paediatric short-stay unit, and additional adult inpatient beds.Interim facilities including a new ICU/CCU opened in May 2025. A key milestone was reached in March 2026 with the first major concrete pour for the ASB foundations, using a sustainable mix replacing 40 per cent of traditional cement with recycled materials. Construction of the ASB is on track for completion in late 2027, with main entrance works, demolition of legacy buildings, and landscaping to follow through 2028.
Ryde Central
The redevelopment of the former Ryde Civic Centre site into a flagship civic and cultural hub. The plan includes a 700-person multi-purpose performance hall, public meeting rooms, council offices, childcare facilities, commercial and retail spaces, and a landscaped public plaza. Following the rejection of all long-term lease tenders in February 2026, the City of Ryde is currently reviewing its delivery strategy to ensure financial sustainability while maintaining public ownership of the iconic site.
apt.Meadowbank Build-to-Rent Precinct
A $280 million mixed-use build-to-rent precinct at 1-20 Railway Road, Meadowbank, comprising 291 studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments across four low-rise buildings. The precinct sits above Meadowbank Corner, a retail hub anchored by a 2,500 sqm Coles Local and 16 specialty retailers. Developed by apt.Residential in partnership with Dutch pension fund PGGM, constructed by Buildcorp and designed by AJC Architects. The project is fully electric and targeting 5 Star Green Star, WELL and WeIS ratings.Structure topped out in May 2025, with construction progressing to facade, interiors and landscaping. Completion scheduled for late 2026.
741-747 Victoria Road Mixed Use
Council-owned site redevelopment for mixed residential, commercial and retail use. Designed as an ongoing revenue stream for Council while providing community benefit. The development includes approximately 150 apartments, ground floor retail, first floor commercial space, and two levels of basement parking. Community consultation was completed and the project is in the pre-construction phase awaiting commencement.
Mixed Use Development - 25-27 Leeds Street, Rhodes
The 25-27 Leeds Street development in Rhodes East is a major mixed-use waterfront residential precinct delivered by Billbergia within the Rhodes Place Strategy. The project delivers multiple residential towers ranging from 20 to 36 storeys comprising approximately 880 apartments, a public primary school, retail plazas, a foreshore promenade, and a 3,500 sqm public park. Construction is actively underway in stages.
Kingston Quarter
A multi-stage waterfront urban renewal precinct in Shepherds Bay featuring approximately 2,000 apartments. The masterplan includes the Kingston Quarter trio of buildings (01, 02, and 03), premium retail and dining tenancies, a 3,000 sqm public park, foreshore plaza, and a public jetty. The development emphasizes lifestyle amenity with a fitness centre, lap pool, and landscaped podiums, integrated with the Ryde Riverwalk.
Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2 Enabling Works - Melrose Park to Wentworth Point Bridge
Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2 enabling works are delivering the first 1.3 km of new light rail alignment, including a 320 m public and active transport bridge over the Parramatta River between Melrose Park and Wentworth Point. The bridge will carry light rail, buses, pedestrians and cyclists, improve cross-river access for growing communities, and form part of the future 10 km Stage 2 light rail route to Sydney Olympic Park.
Wentworth Point Public School Upgrade - Stage 2
Major expansion of Wentworth Point Public School including 26 additional modern teaching spaces in a new four-storey building facing Burroway Road, a reconfigured library, a ground floor support unit with three classrooms, removal of demountable classrooms to open up play space, and a new raised pedestrian crossing on Ferry Wharf Circuit. The upgrade lifts school capacity from 400 to 1000 students to accommodate growth in the Wentworth Point precinct. As of mid-2026, the new four-storey building (Building D) and the reconfigured library are complete and in use, with removal of the remaining demountable classrooms the final step before project completion.
8,744 residents of Ryde - South are employed, from a labour force of 8,935. Unemployment sits at 2.1%, with participation at 79.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 10,107, about 76% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local labour market in Ryde - South is characterized by an exceptionally qualified workforce with notable concentration in tech disciplines, an unemployment rate standing at just 2.1%, and annual employment growth estimated at 1.1%. In March 2026, employed residents reached 8,744 individuals, maintaining a jobless rate 2.0% beneath the Greater Sydney figure of 4.1%, while local labour participation is elevated at 79.4% against 68.9% across Greater Sydney. Census records showed that 54.8% of workers operated from home, a figure influenced in part by Covid-19 health restrictions. The primary employment sectors for local residents consist of professional & technical, health care & social assistance, alongside finance & insurance.
Local representation is particularly prominent within professional & technical roles, where the employment concentration is 1.4 times greater than the broader regional benchmark. Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing comprises a modest 3.2% of the local workforce relative to 5.3% across the wider region. Comparisons between the resident workforce and the locally situated job count confirm that this largely residential enclave provides relatively few local commercial employment opportunities. AreaSearch evaluation of ABS and SALM figures indicates that during the 12 months leading to March 2026, local employment expanded by 1.1% and the labour pool rose by 0.9%, resulting in a 0.3 percentage point reduction in the unemployment rate. Over the identical timeframe, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 1.9% and labour force gains of 1.9%, alongside a slight decrease in joblessness. Long-range workforce projections published by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26 provide additional context regarding future labour trends within Ryde - South. These five- and ten-year models, aligned with local industry composition, project future workforce shifts. Nationally, total employment is anticipated to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though trajectories diverge widely across individual sectors. Weighting these sectoral projections against the local industry baseline suggests Ryde - South employment could expand by 7.2% across five years and 14.5% across ten years (noting this calculation represents a simple weighted extrapolation for illustration and excludes localized population models).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Ryde - South is $2,158 a week (about $112,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,143 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $63,344 a year against an average of $83,940. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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ATO taxation statistics for financial year 2023 compiled by AreaSearch indicate that taxpayers in the Ryde - South SA2 earned a median income of $63,344 and an average of $83,940. These earnings represent elevated levels nationwide, benchmarking against $60,817 (median) and $83,003 (average) across Greater Sydney. Applying a 10.32% Wage Price Index increase observed since financial year 2023 lifts estimated current earnings to roughly $69,881 for the median and $92,603 for the average as of March 2026. In Census findings, local personal, family, and household earnings sit between the 75th and 88th percentiles nationally.
Looking at income distributions, the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket includes 36.7% of local earners (4,894 individuals), closely mirroring the 30.9% share recorded across the broader region. Financial capacity is further demonstrated by the 31.1% of households earning more than $3,000 per week, underpinning elevated retail spending. While shelter costs account for 20.7% of total earnings, substantial household revenue places disposable income at the 67th percentile, contributing to a SEIFA income placement in the 9th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Ryde - South had 4,882 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 19% detached houses and 76% apartments. 31% are owned with a mortgage, 53% rented and 15% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $500 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,500 a month, a total housing cost higher than 96% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 23.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the most recent Census, the housing composition of Ryde - South was divided into 18.9% detached houses and 81.2% multi-unit or attached residences (comprising apartments, semi-detached houses, and 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Sydney metro where standalone houses made up 55.9% and attached dwellings 44.1%. Outright home ownership in Ryde - South stood at 15.2%, trailing the broader Sydney metro proportion, while remaining households held a mortgage (31.4%) or lived in rental properties (53.3%). Typical monthly mortgage obligations reached $2,500, outstripping the Sydney metro benchmark of $2,427, while weekly median rent sat at $500 compared with $470 across Sydney metro.
Across the country, Ryde - South mortgage repayments sit well above the Australian median of $1,863, with local rental costs significantly exceeding the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Ryde - South counted 4,882 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 5,438 today, averaging 2.3 people each. 29% are couples with children, against 31% couples without children. 27% of households are people living alone, and families average 0.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the primary living arrangement in the area, representing 68.5% of households, consisting of couples with children at 29.3%, childless couples at 30.5%, and single parent households at 7.1%. Non-family domestic units make up the remaining 31.5%, which includes single-person homes at 26.7% and group shared dwellings at 4.8%. The typical household size of 2.3 people sits below the Greater Sydney regional benchmark of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
58.9% of adults in Ryde - South hold a university qualification, including 36.0% with a bachelor degree and 20.1% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 93% of areas nationally. A further 10.1% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 588 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,124 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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Academic credentials in Ryde - South rank well above broader geographic averages, with 58.9% of persons aged 15+ holding a tertiary degree, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% across NSW. This high level of higher educational attainment positions the workforce effectively for professional roles. Bachelor degrees form the primary qualification at 36.0%, followed by postgraduate degrees (20.1%) and graduate diplomas (2.8%). Vocational training accounts for 20.3% of credentials held by the population aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas (10.2%) alongside certificates (10.1%). Learning engagement is elevated throughout the area, with 28.4% of residents currently participating in an educational program.
Broken down by level, 8.1% attend primary school, 7.6% are engaged in higher education, and 4.3% are enrolled in secondary school.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Ryde - South reaches 29 stops on 37 routes, timetabled for about 4,900 services a week. The typical home sits about 150 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.7 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 transit infrastructure in Ryde - South includes 29 active transit stops across local bus networks. These facilities are served by 37 dedicated routes, delivering 4,945 weekly passenger trips. Public transport access is considered excellent, with typical resident walking distance to the nearest boarding point measuring 148 meters. Given the residential makeup of the area, most workers commute outside the suburb, with private motor vehicles representing the dominant travel choice at 72%, followed by 13% taking trains and 8% utilizing buses. Private vehicle ownership sits below regional norms at 0.7 vehicles per dwelling.
Work-from-home arrangements were utilized by 54.8% of residents during the 2021 Census, subject to prevailing COVID-19 settings. Transit service across the route network delivers an average of 706 trips per day, translating to roughly 170 weekly trips at each transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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82.1% of residents in Ryde - South report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 84% of areas nationally. 4.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 61.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.2 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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Evaluations by AreaSearch regarding chronic disease rates and mortality metrics show favorable health indicators across Ryde - South, with low occurrences of chronic illnesses reported across all age brackets. Additionally, private health insurance coverage is prominent, held by roughly 62% of residents (8,214 people), exceeding the national standard of 55.7%. Asthma and mental health conditions represent the most prevalent diagnoses locally, documented among 5.2 and 4.8% of the local population respectively. Meanwhile, 82.1% of community members reported no chronic health diagnoses, outperforming the Greater Sydney proportion of 74.6%. Older residents aged 65 and over account for 11.4% of the population (1,517 people), below the 15.5% share across Greater Sydney.
Health outcomes among older cohorts remain notably positive, maintaining national standing consistent with the wider population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
56.6% of Ryde - South residents were born overseas and 58.2% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 94% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Chinese (22.5%) and English (11.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity is pronounced in Ryde - South, where 58.2% of residents use a language other than English at home and 56.6% were born overseas. Christianity represents the most widely practiced faith, observed by 41.6% of residents. A notable presence is also seen in Islam, which accounts for 6.1% of the community compared to 6.8% across Greater Sydney. Regarding parental ancestry, Chinese heritage constitutes the largest group in Ryde - South at 22.5% of the community, substantially exceeding the 8.4% regional average. The Other ancestry classification accounts for 18.5%, while English ancestry represents 11.7% of residents, lower than the 19.0% recorded across Greater Sydney.
Other distinctive ancestral compositions include Korean at 5.3% (against 1.1% regionally), Russian at 0.8% (against 0.4%), and Lebanese at 1.3% (against 2.6%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Ryde - South is 34, younger than 88% of areas nationally. That is 1 year older than at the 2021 Census. 32.0% 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 profile of Ryde - South skews younger, with individuals aged 25 - 44 making up 46.1% of the population as at August 2026 compared to 31.4% throughout Greater Sydney, while younger residents and children aged 0 - 24 comprise 24.7% against 30.4% regionally. AreaSearch assesses the median age at 34 as at August 2026, rising from 33 at the 2021 Census and remaining 3 years younger than the Greater Sydney median of 37 at that Census. The most noticeable demographic adjustment since the Census is within the 25 - 44 age cohort, declining from 48.4% to an estimated 46.1%.
Projected through to 2041, residents aged 45 - 64 will drive the bulk of local population gains, expanding by 1,405 residents (59%) to 3,784, while the 65+ cohort is set to see the fastest percentage growth, rising 61% to 2,438. Conversely, the population of young to middle aged adults is expected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Ryde - South
9 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 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | 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. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Apr 2026 6 months ago all 1 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 Apr 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 37 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (11,972 at the 2021 Census → 13,336 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 (126021725). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.