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The median house price in Schofields - East is $1.38m, with units at $670k. House values have moved 4.6% a year compounded over five years.
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Schofields - East has an estimated 43,351 residents, up from 25,130 at the 2021 Census — a change of 18,221 people, or 72.5%. Growth has averaged 13.0% a year over five years, faster than 98% of areas nationally. 4,934 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 62.6% of that increase. That puts 3,718 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 findings from AreaSearch, the resident count in Schofields - East stands at approximately 43,351 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 18,221 people (72.5%) relative to the 2021 Census, when the local population was recorded at 25,130 people. This updated total is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population figure of 39,553 as of June 2025 alongside 4,934 validated new addresses confirmed post-Census. With a resultant density of 3,717 persons per square kilometer, the locality ranks within the top quartile among all nationally evaluated areas by AreaSearch.
Surpassing the expansion rates of both the wider state (7.3%) and Greater Sydney, the 72.5% increase achieved by Schofields - East since the 2021 census establishes it as a regional growth frontrunner. While overseas migration and natural increase both generated positive contributions, incoming interstate migration served as the core growth engine, generating roughly 62.6% of recent net population additions. Projections compiled by ABS/Geoscience Australia released in 2024 (using 2022 as base year) form the foundation of AreaSearch's SA2-level modeling, supplemented where necessary by NSW State Government SA2 forecasts released in 2022 (with a 2021 base year). In addition, age-specific growth trajectories derived from these datasets are projected across all locations for the 2032 to 2041 period. Looking ahead, demographic forecasts place the district in the top 10 percent of national statistical areas for forward expansion, with AreaSearch's latest annual ERP figures projecting a net gain of 60,048 persons to 2041, representing a cumulative increase of 127.5% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
4,870 new dwellings have been approved in Schofields - East over the past five years, an average of 974 a year. That places the area in the 98th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 22 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 980 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 22% 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 building approvals across Schofields - East have tracked at an annual average of 974 new dwelling consents, totaling 4,870 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Because incoming arrivals have averaged 3.6 people per year for every home constructed over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), local housing production trails population intake, generating heightened buyer competition and upward pricing tension. Concurrently, average construction costs for new dwellings sit at $318,000—below regional benchmarks—supporting more approachable price points for incoming purchasers. Commercial development has also maintained strong momentum, registering $37.8 million in non-residential approvals during this financial year.
On a per-capita basis, residential approvals in Schofields - East exceed the Greater Sydney benchmark by 120.0%, providing expanded options for buyers despite a recent cooling in building volumes. This rate sits far above nationwide levels, highlighting sustained developer appetite. Medium- and high-density formats dominate current construction pipelines, with attached dwellings accounting for 78.0% of approvals compared to 22.0% for detached dwellings. This shift toward denser housing formats enhances entry-level affordability for first-home purchasers, investors, and downsizing households. Furthermore, it marks a pronounced transition from the existing built environment (which comprises 75.0% houses), driven by constrained land availability alongside evolving buyer preferences and cost pressures. Overall, a ratio of roughly 112 people per approval underscores the ongoing urbanization of Schofields - East. According to the latest quarterly estimates from AreaSearch, demographic forecasts anticipate an influx of 55,266 residents into Schofields - East through to 2041. While ongoing residential construction is tracking reasonably alongside this expansion, intensifying population growth may heighten competition among prospective purchasers.
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 39 current infrastructure and development projects inside Schofields - East, worth an estimated $8.81 billion. A further 121 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $92.5 billion. 68 are already under construction and 69 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and education & training. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Capital investments, planning strategies, and civil works play a vital role in shaping local community growth and economic performance. AreaSearch has tracked a total of 57 infrastructure projects positioned to influence Schofields - East. Notable developments among these include CASA at Sapphire Estate, Akuna Vista (Nirimba Fields), Tallawong Public School, and Tallawong Village, with key initiatives outlined below.
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Rouse Hill Hospital
The new Rouse Hill Hospital is a $910 million healthcare project delivered by Health Infrastructure NSW with head contractor Lendlease. Located at the intersection of Windsor Road and Commercial Road, the greenfield facility provides an emergency department, acute inpatient beds, day surgery, comprehensive maternity and paediatric services, and a multi-deck carpark. Site preparation and early construction works are actively underway.
Tallawong Station Precinct Development
A major transit-oriented mixed-use development surrounding Tallawong Metro Station. The project is divided into several precincts, including the primary 'Tallawong Village' (South Precinct) which features 17 buildings ranging from 2 to 8 storeys. The development delivers approximately 987 to 1,100 residential apartments, a 9,000sqm retail and commercial hub, a new 3,000sqm public park, and enhanced pedestrian connections to the Sydney Metro Northwest line. At least 5% of dwellings are designated as Affordable Rental Housing.
Tallawong Village
A master-planned mixed-use precinct by Deicorp situated adjacent to the Tallawong Metro Station in Sydney's north-west. The development delivers 987 apartments across 17 buildings, approximately 9,000 sqm of retail and commercial space, a 3,500 sqm public park, and a childcare centre. Stage 1 (333 apartments) was completed in mid-2024, Stage 2 was completed in Q4 2024, and Stage 3 is under active construction with a final completion target of mid-2026. The retail precinct opened in mid-2024 with over 40 specialty outlets across three levels.
The Ponds High School Upgrade
Upgrade of The Ponds High School delivering 49 new permanent classrooms, removal of demountables, new cricket nets, sports field improvements, recreation areas, landscaping, car park expansion with more than 50 additional spaces and electrical infrastructure upgrades. Early enabling works are underway with main construction commencing during July 2026. Forecast completion is Day 1 Term 1 2028.
Akuna Vista (Nirimba Fields)
A masterplanned community featuring approximately 1,100 residential lots, including 200 homes for Defence members. The 136-hectare site integrates a new K-6 Public Primary School, a Village Centre with a Woolworths supermarket, and extensive regional sporting facilities including netball courts and multi-purpose ovals. Currently in late-stage delivery with significant streetscape and infrastructure works underway in 2026.
Tallawong Village (Station Precinct South)
Transit-oriented mixed-use development directly opposite Tallawong Metro Station comprising 987 apartments across 17 buildings of up to 8 storeys, 9,000 sqm of retail and commercial space, and a 3,400 sqm central park. Developed by Deicorp under a Landcom-managed process on behalf of Sydney Metro. Stage 1 (333 apartments) and partial Stage 2 are complete; remaining Stage 2 buildings (N and P) and Stage 3 are under construction with full completion targeted mid-2026.
Schofields Square Stages 2 & 3
State Significant Development for the final stages of the Schofields Square precinct comprising six mixed-use residential buildings with 468 apartments including 74 affordable housing units, ground-floor neighbourhood retail, basement parking and extensive communal open space adjacent to Tallawong Metro Station. The project has received determination approval and will proceed to post-approval and construction compliance.
Tallawong Station Rouse Hill Precinct Scheme
The Tallawong Station Precinct is a premier transit-oriented mixed-use masterplanned community developed by Landcom, Sydney Metro, and Deicorp surrounding Tallawong Metro Station. The precinct delivers over 1,000 residential apartments across multiple buildings, 9,000 sqm of retail and commercial floor space, a public park, and pedestrian plazas. Early stages are complete with remaining residential towers under active construction.
23,453 residents of Schofields - East are employed, from a labour force of 23,947. Unemployment sits at 2.1%, with participation at 80.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 33,966, about 78% 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 labor market in Schofields - East is characterized by high educational attainment, pronounced concentration in tech-related roles, a low jobless rate of 2.1%, and an estimated 1.2% increase in employment over the past year. Employed locals numbered 23,453 as of March 2026, with local unemployment sitting 2.1% lower than the 4.1% recorded for Greater Sydney. Workforce engagement remains elevated, with a participation rate of 80.4% substantially outpacing the Greater Sydney figure of 68.9%. Additionally, Census records showed 52.6% of workers operating from home, though this figure reflects conditions during Covid-19 restrictions.
Resident employment is primarily distributed across professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and finance & insurance industries. Specialization is particularly notable within finance & insurance, where local representation is 1.5 times the regional rate. Conversely, education & training accounts for 6.9% of employed residents, trailing the Greater Sydney level of 8.9%. A comparison between local resident workers and Census workplace destination tallies indicates that this predominantly suburban district offers relatively few local jobs, with most residents traveling outward for work. AreaSearch evaluations of ABS and SALM series show that over the year to March 2026, local employment expanded by 1.2% alongside a 1.3% growth in the total labor force, keeping the jobless rate relatively unchanged. In comparison, Greater Sydney saw both employment and its labor force expand by 1.9%, accompanied by a slight decrease in joblessness. Broader future employment outlooks can be derived from national forecasts published by Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26. When applied to the existing industry distribution of Schofields - East, these projections—which anticipate nationwide workforce gains of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years—indicate local job expansion of 7.0% over five years and 14.2% over ten years (note that this represents a simple industry-weighted projection for contextual modeling and omits localized population shifts).
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Median household income in Schofields - East is $2,682 a week (about $139,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,166 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $73,537 a year against an average of $84,856. 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 postcode-level statistics synthesized by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 reveal a median taxpayer earnings figure of $73,537 and a mean of $84,856 for the Schofields - East SA2. These outcomes place the area well ahead of national figures and above Greater Sydney averages, where median and mean earnings stood at $60,817 and $83,003 respectively. Adjusting for a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 elevates estimated earnings to $81,126 (median) and $93,613 (average) as of March 2026. Across personal, family, and household levels, Census earnings place the community between the 89th and 93rd percentiles nationally.
A substantial cohort of 38.1% of workers (16,516 individuals) falls within the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket, outpacing the 30.9% regional rate. Furthermore, 42.8% of households generate weekly incomes above $3,000, underpinning robust purchasing capacity. Even with housing overheads absorbing 21.4% of earnings, strong compensation preserves disposable income at the 90th percentile, placing the district in the 9th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Schofields - East had 7,612 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 75% detached houses and 18% apartments. 55% are owned with a mortgage, 39% rented and 6% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $550 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,817 a month, a total housing cost higher than 99% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 20.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.2%. 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 most recent Census, separate houses made up 74.9% of the dwelling landscape in Schofields - East, while attached, apartment, and other non-detached residences represented 25.1%, contrasting with Sydney metro proportions of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Outright homeownership was comparatively low at 5.7% relative to Sydney metro, with mortgaged properties comprising 55.1% and rental accommodations accounting for 39.1% of all occupied homes. Typical monthly mortgage payments reached $2,817, surpassing the Sydney metro median of $2,427, while median weekly rent was $550 against $470 across metropolitan Sydney. On a nationwide scale, local mortgage commitments exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and rents remain substantially higher than the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Schofields - East counted 7,612 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 13,131 today, averaging 3.2 people each. 57% are couples with children, more than in 98% of areas nationally, against 18% couples without children. 11% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.3 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Household arrangements in the area are overwhelmingly family-oriented, accounting for 85.6% of all dwellings. This total comprises couples with children at 56.5%, couples without children at 18.4%, and single parent families at 9.9%. Non-family setups make up the remaining 14.4%, with single-person households representing 11.3% and group living situations comprising 3.1%. Reflecting these household configurations, the median occupancy size of 3.2 people per home exceeds the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
52.9% of adults in Schofields - East hold a university qualification, including 32.6% with a bachelor degree and 18.0% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 89% of areas nationally. A further 12.2% hold a vocational qualification. 10 schools serve the area, with 9,674 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,101 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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Tertiary qualification rates in Schofields - East comfortably outstrip broader state and national standards, with 52.9% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees, compared to 32.2% across NSW and 30.4% across Australia. This educational depth reinforces local participation in professional and knowledge-intensive industries. Bachelor qualifications represent the largest single group at 32.6%, followed by postgraduate study at 18.0% and graduate diplomas at 2.3%. Vocational training accounts for 22.6% of qualifications among residents aged 15+, divided between certificates at 12.2% and advanced diplomas at 10.4%. Formal study engagement is substantial throughout the community, with 35.6% of residents enrolled across educational institutions.
This includes 14.4% attending primary school, 7.9% in secondary education, and 5.3% pursuing higher education programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Schofields - East reaches 126 stops on 91 routes, timetabled for about 10,500 services a week. The typical home sits about 200 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.2 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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Transit infrastructure across Schofields - East comprises 126 active transport stops providing bus and lightrail connectivity. A network of 91 distinct routes operates across these stops, generating a cumulative 10,500 weekly passenger trips. Overall network access is rated as excellent, with dwellings positioned an average distance of 198 meters from the nearest stop. Given the suburban nature of the district, outward commuting prevails, with private vehicles accounting for 75% of work travel and train journeys representing 18%. Household vehicle ownership stands at 1.2 vehicles per dwelling. Meanwhile, 52.6% of residents indicated working from home during the 2021 Census, a figure shaped in part by pandemic lockdown conditions.
Transit service schedules deliver an average of 1,500 daily trips across all operational routes, providing roughly 83 trips per week at each individual stop. The spatial layout of the 100 closest stops relative to the center of the area is illustrated in the accompanying map.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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84.6% of residents in Schofields - East report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 99% of areas nationally. 2.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 61.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.1 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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Evaluation of chronic illness rates and mortality metrics by AreaSearch illustrates exceptional public health outcomes across Schofields - East, characterized by minimal incidence of routine health conditions across all age brackets. Moreover, private medical insurance uptake is notably widespread, covering approximately 62% of the local population (26,704 people), compared to the national average of 55.7%. Among reported chronic diagnoses, asthma (5.1%) and mental health conditions (4.3%) were the most prevalent within the locality, while 84.6% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, outperforming the Greater Sydney level of 74.6%.
The proportion of residents aged 65 and over sits at 5.1% (2,197 people), considerably below the 15.5% share observed across Greater Sydney. Health indicators for older residents remain strong overall, though they rank slightly lower on a national comparative scale than the broader local community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
56.4% of Schofields - East residents were born overseas and 60.5% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 95% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Indian (22.8%) and Australian (11.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Demonstrating notable multicultural diversity, Schofields - East records 60.5% of residents speaking a language other than English at home, while 56.4% were born overseas. Christianity represents the most widely held religious affiliation at 33.6% of the population. Hinduism forms the most pronounced overrepresented faith group, comprising 28.4% of residents in comparison to the Greater Sydney average of 5.2%. Parental birth ancestry data indicates that the leading heritage groups in Schofields - East are Other at 25.5% (above the 16.0% regional level), Indian at 22.8% (exceeding the regional average of 3.6%), and Australian at 11.7% (below the regional benchmark of 17.8%).
Divergences from broader metropolitan proportions are also evident across several other ethnic backgrounds, including Filipino residents at 4.9% (vs 2.0% regionally), Samoan at 0.9% (vs 0.5%), and Sri Lankan at 0.8% (vs 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Schofields - East is 32, younger than 95% of areas nationally. That is 1 year older than at the 2021 Census. 27.5% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The demographic profile of Schofields - East is weighted heavily toward working-age adults with young families. As of August 2026, AreaSearch estimates indicate that 40.5% of the local population falls into the young to middle aged adult category (25 - 44), compared to 31.4% across Greater Sydney, whereas senior cohorts (65+) make up just 5.1% locally versus 15.5% regionally. The estimated median age reached 32 as at August 2026, rising from 31 at the 2021 Census, and remaining 5 years younger than the Greater Sydney median of 37 at that Census (with the national median standing at 38).
The cohort of mature working-age and young retiree residents (45 - 64) has expanded from 13.4% at the Census to an estimated 17.4%. Looking toward 2041, the largest numerical expansion is projected among 25 - 44 year olds, adding 17,683 residents (101%) to reach 35,262, while retiree and elderly demographics are forecast to see the fastest proportional rise, climbing 344% to 9,756 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Schofields - East
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 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 | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| 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 Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Sep 2026 last month all 39 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 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 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 — 4,934 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (25,130 at the 2021 Census → 43,351 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 (116021632). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.