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The median house price in Smithfield - Wetherill Park is $1.36m, with units at $878k. House values have moved 8.1% a year compounded over five years.
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Smithfield - Wetherill Park has an estimated 20,472 residents, up from 19,510 at the 2021 Census — a change of 962 people, or 4.9%. Growth has averaged 0.7% a year over five years. That puts 3,097 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 of Smithfield - Wetherill Park stands at roughly 20,472 as of Aug 2026. Compared to the 19,510 people counted in the 2021 Census, this represents an addition of 962 people (4.9%). That adjustment is determined by combining the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 20,414 alongside 90 validated new addresses added following the Census. With 3,097 persons per square kilometer, the locality ranks within the top national quartile for population density under AreaSearch assessments. Furthermore, its 4.9% expansion post-2021 Census outpaced the broader SA3 area (2.1%), establishing it as a local growth standout.
This upward demographic trajectory was overwhelmingly underpinned by overseas migration, which made up around 79.6% of recent net additions. AreaSearch is employing projections from ABS/Geoscience Australia for every SA2 area, with these figures released in 2024 and using 2022 as the base year. Where this data does not cover certain SA2 areas, AreaSearch is relying on SA2 level projections from the NSW State Government, which were released in 2022 and use 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group derived from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for the years 2032 to 2041. Continuing demographic trends, lower quartile growth of Australian statistical areas is anticipated, with the area expected to grow by 615 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a gain of 2.7% in total over the 16 years.
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644 new dwellings have been approved in Smithfield - Wetherill Park over the past five years, an average of 128 a year. That places the area in the 73rd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 6 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 128 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 58% 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 Smithfield - Wetherill Park have averaged roughly 128 new homes annually, amounting to 644 homes across the last 5 financial years. With an average of 1 new residents per year per dwelling constructed between FY-22 and FY-26 over the past 5 financial years, dwelling construction aligns closely with local demand to sustain a balanced market environment. Concurrently, average construction value for new dwellings sits at $314,000, coming in below broader regional figures to deliver relatively accessible price points. Non-residential building activity included $5.6 million in commercial development approvals recorded this financial year, underscoring the predominantly residential orientation of local development.
Per capita building approval volumes across Smithfield - Wetherill Park sit 39.0% above regional average per person over the 5 year period compared with Greater Sydney, providing substantial choice for purchasers whilst helping preserve established real estate values. Approvals over this timeframe are divided between 58.0% detached dwellings and 42.0% medium and high-density housing, creating a broader spectrum of housing options ranging from freestanding properties to compact attached dwellings. This construction profile represents a noticeable pivot from the standing stock of 81.0% houses, reflecting tighter land constraints as well as changing lifestyle demands and affordability factors. The market maintains low-density characteristics overall, registering roughly 134 people per dwelling approval. Demographic projections from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate indicate that Smithfield - Wetherill Park will expand by 553 residents through to 2041. Given prevailing rates of residential building activity, pipeline supply appears well-positioned to satisfy incoming demand, supporting favorable market conditions for buyers while offering capacity should population growth outstrip baseline projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 4 current infrastructure and development projects inside Smithfield - Wetherill Park, worth an estimated $983 million. A further 80 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $10.5 billion. 17 are already under construction and 52 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation 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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Infrastructure upgrades, major planning schemes, and commercial developments serve as critical drivers of local performance. AreaSearch has identified 23 projects with potential local impacts, highlighted by works such as the ALS Sydney Smithfield Refurbishment, Woolworths Warehouse Distribution Centre Wetherill Park, Greater Sydney Cycling Network Improvements, and the 45 Chifley Street Smithfield Residential Development, with significant schemes outlined below.
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Greater Sydney Cycling Network Improvements
Transport for NSW is delivering a program of strategic cycleway corridors and local network upgrades across Greater Sydney to make riding safer and more convenient. Over 85 corridors spanning more than 850 kilometres have been identified across the Eastern Harbour, Central River and Western Parkland Cities. Individual projects are at various stages from early investigation to active construction. The Sydney Harbour Bridge northern cycleway ramp - a $38.9 million step-free 170m ramp replacing 55 stairs at Milsons Point - opened in January 2026.Other active works include the King Street Cycleway in the CBD and the Wilson Street Cycleway in Newtown. The Get NSW Active grants program provides $60 million per year to councils for local active transport links. The broader program targets delivery of over 100 km of new connected strategic cycleways by 2028.
Brenan Park Smithfield Upgrade
Fairfield City Council is delivering a major upgrade of Brenan Park to create a district destination park featuring a large all-abilities playground, climbing tower, flying fox, water play, nature play, in-ground trampolines, outdoor fitness, picnic facilities, landscaping, improved accessibility and supporting recreation infrastructure. Detailed design was completed during 2025-2026, with construction scheduled to commence in January 2027 following planning and design completion.
45 Chifley Street Smithfield Residential Development
Residential development on 1.95 hectare site. Previously sold for $3.5 million in 2019 for vacant land. Strategic location within Smithfield industrial precinct with potential for medium-density housing or mixed-use development subject to zoning approvals. Proposed residential development featuring townhouses and apartments, contributing to urban renewal and housing diversity in the Smithfield area with modern amenities and sustainable design features.
Fairfield Hospital Redevelopment
The $630 million Fairfield Hospital Redevelopment delivers modern acute healthcare facilities to support the expanding community in South Western Sydney. The project delivers a new multi-storey clinical services building housing an expanded Emergency Department, new Intensive Care Unit, modern operating theatres, medical imaging suites, and upgraded inpatient wards. Led by Health Infrastructure NSW with lead architect Architectus, site preparation and construction works are progressing across the Prairiewood campus.
Fairfield Heights Town Centre Public Domain Upgrades
Council-led public domain upgrades to Fairfield Heights Town Centre focused on The Boulevarde between Polding Street and Beemera Street. Works build on earlier streetscape stages and are guided by the Fairfield Heights Urban Design Study, the Town Centre Development Control Plan and the 2020 Public Domain Plan to improve the look and function of the local main street. Upgrades include new paving and kerbs, street trees, furniture, safer pedestrian crossings, decorative elements and small-scale open space and amenity improvements to support local businesses and shoppers.The project aims to strengthen Fairfield Heights as a walkable neighbourhood retail centre and community meeting place.
The Vale - Fairfield Heights (Stage 3)
Stage 3 of The Vale forms part of Deicorp's master planned residential community at Fairfield Heights. Construction is progressing as part of the multi-stage development that will ultimately deliver approximately 620 apartments and townhouses together with neighbourhood retail and public domain improvements. Completion remains targeted around 2028.
Fairfield Heights Residential Infill - 120-130 Stella Street
Medium density infill project in Fairfield Heights delivering 48 townhouses and apartments at 120-130 Stella Street. The development replaces existing detached housing and has been approved by Fairfield City Council, providing a mix of two and three bedroom dwellings, internal driveways, on site parking and landscaped communal open space within walking distance of the Fairfield Heights local centre and public transport.
Fairfield Showground Community and Events Centre
A $60 million state-of-the-art Community and Events Centre at Fairfield Showground. The multi-purpose indoor venue will feature a 3,000-capacity exhibition and performance hall, main stage, multipurpose indoor spaces, function rooms, and a covered forecourt. Funded by the NSW Government and Fairfield City Council, it is designed to be a landmark destination for sports, live performances, conferences, and community events.
7,983 residents of Smithfield - Wetherill Park are employed, from a labour force of 8,644. Unemployment sits at 7.6%, with participation at 51.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.1% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 18,072, about 88% 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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Smithfield - Wetherill Park has a balanced workforce spanning white and blue collar employment, with manufacturing and industrial sectors strongly represented, an unemployment rate of 7.6%, and 5.8% in estimated employment growth over the past year. As of March 2026, 7,983 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 3.5% above Greater Sydney's rate of 4.1%, showing room for improvement, and workforce participation lags significantly (51.7% compared to Greater Sydney's 68.9%). Based on Census responses, a high 29.8% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.
Local employment is predominantly concentrated across health care & social assistance, retail trade, and manufacturing. The manufacturing sector is particularly prominent, employing residents at 1.8 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical occupations account for only 5.2% of the local workforce, trailing the Greater Sydney level of 11.5%. Comparing the Census resident workforce against local workplace counts suggests that the area serves mainly as a residential community with fewer on-site professional roles. Analysis of ABS and SALM records by AreaSearch indicates that over the recent 12-month period, local employment expanded by 5.8% and the labour pool grew by 5.0%, enabling the unemployment rate to drop by 0.7 percentage points. Across Greater Sydney over the same timeframe, employment increased by 1.9% and the labour force rose by 1.9%, accompanied by a slight decrease in joblessness. Future occupational outlooks can be evaluated using national industry projections published by Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26. Across Australia, workforce numbers are projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with distinct variations across industries. Weighted against Smithfield - Wetherill Park's current sector profile, these figures suggest local employment gains of 6.1% over five years and 12.8% over ten years (representing an illustrative sectoral weighting that excludes localized demographic projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Smithfield - Wetherill Park is $1,370 a week (about $71,000 a year), with median personal income at $491 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $49,104 a year against an average of $58,925. 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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Taxation statistics compiled by AreaSearch from postcode-level ATO releases for financial year 2023 show Smithfield - Wetherill Park SA2 taxpayers recording a median income of $49,104 alongside a mean income of $58,925. These figures track below the Australian benchmark as well as Greater Sydney medians of $60,817 and averages of $83,003. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023 brings estimated figures to approximately $54,172 (median) and $65,006 (average) as of March 2026. Looking at the 2021 Census, individual weekly earnings placed in the 3rd percentile ($491 weekly), whereas household earnings reached the 25th percentile.
Household income brackets show the largest concentration in the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, accounting for 28.6% of residents (5,854 people), closely tracking the 30.9% reported across the wider region. Housing cost burdens remain pronounced, with residents retaining only 77.9% of income after shelter outlays, sitting at the 19th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Smithfield - Wetherill Park had 5,984 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 81% detached houses and 8% apartments. 28% are owned with a mortgage, 38% rented and 33% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $420 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month. Rent absorbs 30.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 36.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Data from the most recent Census shows the dwelling stock in Smithfield - Wetherill Park comprised 81.2% houses alongside 18.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), contrasting with the Sydney metro split of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Outright property ownership reached 33.3%, surpassing the metropolitan rate, while 28.3% of homes carried a mortgage and 38.4% were tenanted. Monthly median mortgage costs stood at $2,167 compared to $2,427 across Sydney metro, and median weekly rent was $420 against the metropolitan benchmark of $470. Relative to national figures, local mortgage repayments exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and rents remain higher than the nationwide figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Smithfield - Wetherill Park counted 5,984 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 3.1 people each. 41% are couples with children, more than in 82% of areas nationally, against 19% couples without children. 20% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the vast majority of local households at 78.6%, including 41.4% couples with children, 19.2% couples without children, and 16.5% single parent families. The remaining 21.4% consist of non-family arrangements, divided between lone person households at 19.8% and group households at 1.6%. The typical household size sits at 3.1 people, exceeding the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
15.8% of adults in Smithfield - Wetherill Park hold a university qualification, including 12.2% with a bachelor degree and 2.7% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 76% of areas nationally. A further 18.5% hold a vocational qualification. 6 schools serve the area, with 2,078 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 972 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 attainment levels highlight notable educational gaps locally, with 15.8% of residents holding a university qualification compared against the Greater Sydney benchmark of 38.0%. Among higher education credentials, bachelor degrees represent 12.2%, postgraduate qualifications account for 2.7%, and graduate diplomas stand at 0.9%. Meanwhile, vocational qualifications are well represented, with 28.0% of residents aged 15+ holding technical credentials, comprising advanced diplomas (9.5%) and certificates (18.5%). A substantial 31.0% of the local population is actively engaged in formal study. This student population includes 10.1% attending primary school, 9.2% in secondary education, and 4.5% enrolled in higher learning.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Smithfield - Wetherill Park reaches 130 stops on 41 routes, timetabled for about 2,700 services a week. The typical home sits about 130 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.4 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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The public transit network in Smithfield - Wetherill Park encompasses 130 active transport stops focused on bus services, operated across 41 individual routes that together supply 2,681 weekly passenger trips. Transit access is strong, with typical walking distances of 133 meters to the closest stop. Given the community's outward commuting patterns, private vehicles are the primary mode of travel at 89%, with motor vehicle ownership averaging 1.4 per dwelling, exceeding the regional average. In addition, 29.8% of workers operated from home at the 2021 Census (which may reflect COVID-19 conditions).
Transit services run at an average volume of 383 trips per day across the network, translating to around 20 weekly trips per individual stop. The 100 nearest stops to the location centrepoint are illustrated on the accompanying map.
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72.4% of residents in Smithfield - Wetherill Park report no long-term health condition. 10.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 48.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.0 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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Public health metrics for Smithfield - Wetherill Park reflect generally sound wellbeing, with AreaSearch evaluations of mortality and health conditions aligning closely with Australian norms. Chronic ailments remain relatively low across the broader population despite higher incidence among vulnerable older cohorts, while private health insurance coverage is limited to roughly 48% of the total population (~9,908 people). This compares with coverage rates of 59.9% across Greater Sydney and a national benchmark of 55.7%. Arthritis and diabetes represent the most prevalent health conditions in the community, diagnosed in 8.2 and 6.6% of residents, respectively.
Meanwhile, 72.4% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, in line with 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Health outcomes remain favorable among those under 65, whereas the cohort of residents aged 65 and over comprises 19.7% of residents (4,030 people)—above the 15.5% share in Greater Sydney—facing greater health vulnerabilities that place lower nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
55.2% of Smithfield - Wetherill Park residents were born overseas and 66.3% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 96% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (10.7%) and English (8.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity is exceptionally high across Smithfield - Wetherill Park, where 55.2% of residents were born overseas and 66.3% speak a non-English language at home. Christianity is the predominant faith, practiced by 70.6% of people in Smithfield - Wetherill Park, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. Regarding parental lineage, the leading ancestry reported is Other at 39.1% of the population (well above the 16.0% regional average), followed by Australian at 10.7% (compared to 17.8% regionally) and English at 8.4% (trailing the regional figure of 19.0%). Notable concentrations of specific heritage groups are also evident, with Spanish ancestry at 1.5% of Smithfield - Wetherill Park (vs 0.6% regionally), Croatian at 1.7% (vs 0.7%), and Vietnamese at 6.7% (vs 1.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Smithfield - Wetherill Park is 39. 27.1% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The age profile of Smithfield - Wetherill Park leans older than the metropolitan norm. Estimates updated to August 2026 indicate that 19.7% of residents are in retiree and elderly cohorts (65+), compared to 15.5% across Greater Sydney, while young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) comprise 25.0% against a regional benchmark of 31.4%. The median age is estimated at 39 as at August 2026, holding steady from the 2021 Census and sitting 2 years above the Greater Sydney median of 37 at that Census. Since the Census, the most apparent shift has occurred among middle aged and young retiree cohorts (45 - 64), decreasing from 24.5% to 23.0% of residents.
Projections to 2041 indicate that older demographics will drive growth by adding 1,299 residents (32%) to reach 5,330, whereas young to middle aged adults, along with children and young adults, are forecast to decline.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Smithfield - Wetherill Park
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 | Jul 2026 3 months ago all 4 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 Jul 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 — 90 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (19,510 at the 2021 Census → 20,472 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 (127021519). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.