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The median house price in Schofields (West) - Colebee is $1.35m, with units at $704k. House values have moved 6.4% a year compounded over five years.
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Schofields (West) - Colebee has an estimated 14,906 residents, up from 10,011 at the 2021 Census — a change of 4,895 people, or 48.9%. Growth has averaged 11.7% a year over five years, faster than 97% of areas nationally. 592 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 70.0% of that increase. That puts 1,413 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to research conducted by AreaSearch, the population of Schofields (West) - Colebee is estimated at approximately 14,906 as of May 2026. This figure represents a growth of 4,895 individuals (48.9%) relative to the 2021 Census, which documented 10,011 residents. This population shift is calculated utilizing the ABS estimated resident population of 14,743 from June 2025 alongside an additional 592 validated new addresses recorded since the Census. The resulting population size corresponds to a density of 1,412 persons per square kilometer, which exceeds the typical average across the national locations analyzed by AreaSearch.
The area's 48.9% growth rate since the 2021 census outperformed the state average of 7.1% as well as Greater Sydney, positioning it as a primary driver of growth in the region. Recent population expansion was chiefly fueled by interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 70.0% of the overall population rise, though other components such as natural increase and overseas migration also made positive contributions. AreaSearch utilizes projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for each SA2 region, which were published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline year. For any SA2 regions lacking this coverage, projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 with a 2021 baseline are applied. Age bracket growth trends derived from these sources are likewise projected onto all areas for the span from 2032 to 2041. Looking ahead to coming population patterns, the area is projected to experience exceptional growth that ranks in the top 10 percent of statistical zones nationwide, expanding by 9,292 persons by 2041 based on the most recent annual ERP data, which represents a total increase of 61.2% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
1,445 new dwellings have been approved in Schofields (West) - Colebee over the past five years, an average of 289 a year. That places the area in the 97th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 19 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 155 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 94% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 76, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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In Schofields (West) - Colebee, approximately 289 residential units receive building approval annually, with 1,445 dwellings approved throughout the last 5 financial years (spanning FY-21 to FY-25) and 70 recorded so far in FY-26. Because an average of 4.3 new inhabitants arrived per built dwelling over the last 5 financial years (spanning FY-21 to FY-25), demand is outstripping new supply, which commonly exerts upward pressure on home values and intensifies homebuyer competition, even as new residences are built with a mean value of $223,000—a figure below regional benchmarks—pointing to more budget-friendly options for buyers.
Commercial approvals have amounted to $60,000 this financial year, which points to a heavily residential emphasis. In comparison to Greater Sydney, Schofields (West) - Colebee exhibits slightly elevated construction activity (running 36.0% above the regional average per capita over the 5 year period), which helps maintain buyer options while supporting current home values, though construction speed has moderated lately. This level is notably higher than the national standard, showing strong interest from developers in this locality. New construction is composed of 94.0% detached houses and 6.0% townhouses or apartments, preserving the area's established suburban feel focused on single-family residences for buyers wanting extra space. Recording about 180 people per approved dwelling, Schofields (West) - Colebee exhibits the typical features of a developing area. Demographic projections indicate that Schofields (West) - Colebee is set to add 9,129 residents through to 2041 (calculated from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Based on current construction trends, the supply of new housing is expected to easily satisfy this demand, presenting favorable buying conditions and potentially supporting population increases that outpace the current projections.
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AreaSearch tracks 9 current infrastructure and development projects inside Schofields (West) - Colebee, worth an estimated $19.5 billion. A further 82 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $58 billion. 38 are already under construction and 33 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 infrastructure projects, major developments, and urban planning changes have a significant impact on local performance. In total, AreaSearch has tracked 40 initiatives that are expected to influence this locality. Key developments include Newpark, Stockland Elara Masterplanned Community, Railway Terrace Schofields High-Density Development, and the Sydney Metro - Tallawong to St Marys Corridor (T2SM), with details on the most significant projects provided below.
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Richmond Road Upgrade - M7 to Townson Road
A major $720 million infrastructure project to widen a 2.2km section of Richmond Road from four to six lanes between the M7 Motorway and Townson Road. Key features include a new 250m flyover bridge from the M7 off-ramp to Richmond Road northbound to bypass traffic lights, a new concrete bridge over Bells Creek, and upgraded signalised intersections at Hollinsworth and Townson Roads. The project also delivers a 3.5m wide shared path for cyclists and pedestrians, improved bus priority, and enhanced flood resilience for the North West Growth Area.
Marsden Park Precinct
Major masterplanned precinct in Sydney's North West Growth Area delivering up to 10,300 homes, a new town centre, two village centres, 108 hectares of open space, new schools, walking and cycling links, major road upgrades including Richmond Road, and local employment. Planning for the related Marsden Park Strategic Centre continues through Blacktown City Council, with updated 2024 retail, commercial and residential work considering NSW Flood Inquiry outcomes. The adjacent Marsden Park North rezoning was exhibited from 17 November 2025 to 30 January 2026 and is expected to be finalised in 2026, shifting the northern area toward employment land, flood-resilient planning, limited housing and open space.
Stockland Elara Masterplanned Community
Major masterplanned community by Stockland delivering more than 4,000 new homes across Marsden Park in Sydney's north-west growth corridor, with views to the Blue Mountains. The community features 40 hectares of green open space, bike and walking trails, playing fields and playgrounds, alongside the Elara Village Shopping Centre, St Luke's Catholic College and Northbourne Public School. The newest neighbourhood, Elara Place, is adding a further 800 homes on land lots ranging from 250 to 570 square metres, with the site positioned near the proposed Marsden Park Strategic Centre.Land sales remain active, with recent stage releases selling at a rapid pace, and construction of new stages and community infrastructure is ongoing.
Sydney Metro - Tallawong to St Marys Corridor (T2SM)
A protected passenger rail corridor of approximately 15km connecting the Tallawong Stabling Facility to St Marys Station, passing through Schofields Station and the Marsden Park growth area. The corridor preservation study is defining and protecting space for two potential rail services - a future extension of Sydney Metro North West terminating at Schofields, and a new metro-style service between Schofields and St Marys that would link with the Sydney Metro Western Sydney Airport line. The corridor was identified in the 2012 Long Term Transport Master Plan as one of Sydney's 19 major transport corridors requiring preservation.As of late 2025 the preferred corridor through Marsden Park has been protected, with land acquisition deferred until closer to construction. The link will provide interchange between Sydney's North West and South West growth areas and onward connections to the broader rail network.
Schofields Precinct
Schofields is a 465 hectare release precinct in the North West Growth Area, within the Blacktown local government area, bounded by Eastern Creek to the north and west, Quakers Hill Parkway to the south and the Richmond railway line to the east. Rezoned in May 2012 under the Sydney Region Growth Centres SEPP, with minor control amendments finalised in March 2013, the precinct plan enables up to 2,950 new homes together with 61 hectares of conservation land focused along Eastern Creek, 31 hectares of open space and recreation areas, retail floorspace across three neighbourhood centres, upgrades to key roads, a potential public transport corridor linking Schofields station to Rouse Hill, and improved walking and cycling connections.The precinct is now well advanced in delivery, with subdivision and housing construction underway across multiple private landholdings and Blacktown City Council leading local planning since the 2019 change to the NSW precinct planning approach. Landcom is delivering a four hectare demonstration project on Burdekin Road of at least 140 homes, including at least 30 per cent affordable housing for key workers, with civil works complete, lot sales from 2025 and home construction from 2026. Separately, the Railway Terrace Schofields state-assessed planning proposal, lodged by Provincial Investments (NSW) over a 6.3 hectare site at 249, 250 and 271 Railway Terrace, was finalised in November 2024, lifting maximum building heights from about four storeys to eight and enabling up to 1,700 additional apartments with around 30 per cent affordable and build-to-rent tenure. Blacktown City Council is also delivering a major road upgrade on Railway Terrace between Riverstone Road and Schofields Road to support the precinct. Schofields railway station, rebuilt and reopened in 2011, and the nearby Sydney Metro at Tallawong provide the precinct's rail access.
Akuna Vista
Akuna Vista is a 136-hectare masterplanned community by Defence Housing Australia in Nirimba Fields. The estate is planned to deliver about 1,100 residential lots, including around 200 DHA homes, with parks, playgrounds, sports courts and fields, a village green, and local services. In 2026 DHA is progressing neighbourhood streetscape works including more than 600 new street trees, over 2 km of footpaths and road sealing. The Akuna Vista local centre, including a Woolworths supermarket, supporting retail, commercial space, parking and landscaping, was approved in December 2025.Nirimba Fields Public School permanent facilities are under construction and expected to open in May 2026, with the co-located preschool planned for Term 1 2027.
72 Junction Road Schofields Townhouses
Residential development of 45 two and three-storey townhouses with private garages and courtyards. Features modern architectural design with focus on family living and community integration in the growing Schofields area.
Railway Terrace Schofields High-Density Development
High-density residential development near Schofields railway station, comprising four apartment buildings with 400 dwellings. A transit-oriented project by Boris Pyatt Development to support population growth with access to public transport and local amenities.
8,947 residents of Schofields (West) - Colebee are employed, from a labour force of 9,083. Unemployment sits at 1.5%, with participation at 84.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.9% 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 11,108, about 75% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local workforce in Schofields (West) - Colebee is highly qualified, with notable representation in the technology sector, an unemployment rate of only 1.5%, and an estimated job growth rate of 1.3% over the prior year. As of March 2026, there are 8,947 employed residents, and the unemployment rate is 2.6% lower than the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%, while workforce participation is exceptionally high at 84.5% compared to 69.1% across Greater Sydney. Census data indicates that a high proportion of residents, 52.3%, worked from home, though this may reflect the influence of Covid-19 restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for local residents consist of health care & social assistance, finance & insurance, and professional & technical. The locality demonstrates a strong industrial focus in finance & insurance, with an employment share that is 1.5 times the regional average. Conversely, education & training accounts for only 6.3% of the local workforce, which is lower than the Greater Sydney average of 8.9%. The area is predominantly residential and seems to offer few jobs locally, as shown by the comparison between the Census working population and the resident population. According to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics, during the year ending March 2026, the count of employed persons rose by 1.3% and the labor force grew by 1.3%, which kept the unemployment rate stable. By comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 1.9% and the labor force grow by 1.9%, accompanied by a minor reduction. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia dating from May-25 provide additional context regarding future demand trends within Schofields (West) - Colebee. These forecasts, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been aligned with the local employment structure to project growth. Nationwide employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though these rates vary considerably by industry. Applying these sectoral projections to the employment composition of Schofields (West) - Colebee suggests that local employment is poised to rise by 6.9% over five years and 14.1% over ten years (note that this is a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate local population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Schofields (West) - Colebee is $3,140 a week (about $163,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,208 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $64,689 a year against an average of $72,762. 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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According to the latest ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year, income levels in the Schofields (West) - Colebee SA2 exceed the national average. The median income for taxpayers in this SA2 is $64,689, with an average income of $72,762, compared to $60,817 and $83,003 respectively for Greater Sydney. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates would stand at approximately $71,365 for the median and $80,271 for the average as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census reveals that household, family, and individual incomes in Schofields (West) - Colebee are elevated, ranking between the 91st and 97th percentiles nationwide.
In terms of income distribution, the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket is the most common, accounting for 32.6% of residents (4,859 people), which is similar to the broader region where 30.9% fall into this category. High-income earners are common, with 53.4% earning more than $3,000 weekly, pointing to substantial purchasing power. Significant housing expenses absorb 19.0% of earnings, yet strong wages keep disposable income at the 96th percentile, and the area's SEIFA income score places it in the 9th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Schofields (West) - Colebee had 2,822 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 98% detached houses and 0% apartments. 67% are owned with a mortgage, 24% rented and 10% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $580 a week and the median mortgage repayment $3,000 a month, a total housing cost higher than 99% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 18.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.0%. 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 time of the latest Census, the mix of housing types in Schofields (West) - Colebee consisted of 98.0% houses and 2.0% other dwelling types (such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and alternative options), compared to 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings across metropolitan Sydney. Home ownership rates in Schofields (West) - Colebee were lower than the Sydney metropolitan average, sitting at 9.8%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (66.6%) or renting (23.6%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was significantly higher than the Sydney metropolitan average of $2,427, coming in at $3,000, while the median weekly rent was $580 compared to the metropolitan average of $470.
On a national level, mortgage payments in Schofields (West) - Colebee are much higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rent figures are also well above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Schofields (West) - Colebee counted 2,822 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,202 today, averaging 3.4 people each. 65% are couples with children, more than in 100% of areas nationally, against 19% couples without children. 7% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the vast majority of households at 92.0%, which is composed of couples with children at 65.0%, couples without children at 18.7%, and single parent households at 7.6%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 8.0% of households, consisting of single-person households at 6.5% and group households at 1.5%. The median household size of 3.4 individuals is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
48.6% of adults in Schofields (West) - Colebee hold a university qualification, including 31.7% with a bachelor degree and 14.6% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 83% of areas nationally. A further 14.1% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 131 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,113 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 achievement in Schofields (West) - Colebee is notably higher than national and state averages, with 48.6% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees, compared to 30.4% in Australia and 32.2% in NSW. This high level of education positions the area well for professional and knowledge-based employment. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 31.7%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 14.6% and graduate diplomas at 2.3%. Vocational training accounts for 23.8% of qualifications among residents aged 15+—which includes advanced diplomas at 9.7% and certificates at 14.1%. Enrolment in education is remarkably high, with 32.8% of the local population currently undertaking formal studies.
Within this group, 13.2% are attending primary school, 7.9% are in secondary school, and 4.9% are enrolled in tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Schofields (West) - Colebee reaches 48 stops on 22 routes, timetabled for about 5,800 services a week. The typical home sits about 280 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.6 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 evaluation of public transit shows 48 active transit stops in Schofields (West) - Colebee, incorporating both train and bus options. These stops are served by 22 different routes, which support 5,838 passenger trips each week. Transit accessibility is good, with residents living an average of 280 meters from their nearest stop. Given the residential nature of the area, most workers commute out of the district, with private cars being the main transport mode at 83%, followed by trains at 13%. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.6 cars per dwelling, which is higher than the regional average.
Additionally, 52.3% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which was likely affected by pandemic restrictions. Across all transit lines, service frequency averages 834 trips daily, which represents roughly 121 weekly departures for each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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83.1% of residents in Schofields (West) - Colebee report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 98% of areas nationally. 2.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 55.4% 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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Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality indices and the occurrence of long-term illnesses, health outcomes in Schofields (West) - Colebee are outstanding, characterized by a very low incidence of common health issues across all age brackets. Additionally, the proportion of residents with private health insurance is high, sitting at approximately 55% of the population (~8,257 people), compared to 59.9% throughout Greater Sydney. Asthma and diabetes represent the most frequent medical conditions, affecting 5.4% and 4.2% of the population respectively, while 83.1% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney.
Residents aged 65 and older make up 5.7% of the local population (849 people), which is below the Greater Sydney average of 15.5%. While seniors in this area experience strong health outcomes, their national ranking is slightly lower than that of the younger local demographic.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
51.9% of Schofields (West) - Colebee residents were born overseas and 56.4% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 92% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Indian (21.5%) and Australian (13.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Schofields (West) - Colebee ranks among the most ethnically diverse localities in Australia, with 56.4% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 51.9% born outside of the country. Christianity is the primary religious affiliation, representing 43.3% of the local population. However, the most notable religious concentration is Hinduism, which represents 26.5% of the population, a share significantly higher than the Greater Sydney average of 5.2%. Regarding parent birthplaces, the three most common ancestries in Schofields (West) - Colebee are Indian, representing 21.5% of the population (compared to the regional average of 3.6%), Other at 20.7%, and Australian at 13.2%.
There are also significant differences in other backgrounds: Filipino residents make up 9.2% of the population (compared to 2.0% regionally), Maltese represent 2.2% (compared to 1.0%), and Samoan residents account for 0.9% (compared to 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Schofields (West) - Colebee is 33, younger than 88% of areas nationally. 24.4% 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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Schofields (West) - Colebee has a median age of 33, which is younger than the Greater Sydney average of 37 and lower than the national median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, the area has a high proportion of people aged 35 - 44 (24.4%) and a low proportion of residents aged 65 - 74 (3.6%). The concentration of residents aged 35 - 44 is higher than the national average of 14.3%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 15 to 24 grew from 10.9% to 12.8%, and those aged 45 to 54 rose from 10.7% to 12.4%.
Conversely, the cohort aged 25 to 34 shrank from 16.4% to 11.7%, and the 0 to 4 group declined from 10.3% to 9.0%. By 2041, demographic forecasts project major changes for Schofields (West) - Colebee, with the 15 to 24 age bracket expected to grow by 166%, adding 3,162 residents to reach 5,063.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Schofields (West) - Colebee
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 this month all 9 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 592 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (10,011 at the 2021 Census → 14,906 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (116021631). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.