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SA2 boundaries are defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and are designed to represent communities for statistical reporting (e.g., census and ERP).
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The median house price in St Clair is $1.22m, with units at $1.01m. House values have moved 7.5% a year compounded over five years.
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St Clair has an estimated 20,556 residents, up from 19,942 at the 2021 Census — a change of 614 people, or 3.1%. That puts 2,855 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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Demographic assessments by AreaSearch indicate that St Clair has an estimated population of 20,556 as of Aug 2026. Compared to the 19,942 people recorded in the 2021 Census, this marks an expansion of 614 people (3.1%). These calculations draw upon an ABS estimated resident population figure of 20,529 as of June 2025 alongside 34 validated new addresses recorded post-census. The suburb maintains a population density of 2,855 persons per square kilometer, placing it within the upper quartile among nationally evaluated areas. St Clair's post-census increase of 3.1% sits within 2.3 percentage points of the broader SA3 area (5.4%), highlighting solid growth momentum.
Natural increase served as the core contributor to demographic expansion, accounting for roughly 55.7% of total population additions over recent timeframes. Projections for each SA2 region are drawn from ABS/Geoscience Australia models released in 2024 (utilising 2022 as a base year), supplemented by NSW State Government SA2-level figures from 2022 (with 2021 as a base year) wherever necessary. Age-specific expansion trajectories from these datasets are applied across all locations for the 2032 to 2041 period. Looking at forward demographic patterns, the area is anticipated to record a net reduction of 170 persons by 2041 under these models. In contrast to the overarching contraction, specific cohorts will expand, most notably the 75 to 84 age bracket with a projected increase of 603 people. See the age section for more details.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
269 new dwellings have been approved in St Clair over the past five years, an average of 53 a year. That is 2.7 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 54 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 80% 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 development in St Clair has seen roughly 53 new dwelling approvals per annum, resulting in 269 homes across the last 5 financial years. With an inflow rate of 1 new residents per year per completed dwelling across the preceding 5 financial years (from FY-22 and FY-26), residential delivery matches or surpasses local demand, broadening purchaser options and supporting growth potential beyond existing projections. An average construction cost of $274,000 per dwelling sits beneath regional benchmarks, offering relatively accessible building costs for buyers. Furthermore, commercial approvals have reached $2.3 million this financial year, underscoring a development landscape centred predominantly on residential stock.
On a per-capita basis, residential approvals in St Clair stand at roughly two-thirds of the Greater Sydney rate, placing the suburb in the 44th percentile across Australia; this relative scarcity tends to reinforce demand for established dwellings. The lower building rate reflects both local market maturity and potential land constraints. Free-standing houses account for 80.0% of recent builds while medium and high-density housing represents 20.0%, sustaining the low-density suburban character that appeals to buyers seeking space. This delivery mix contrasts with the existing residential base (which consists of 98.0% houses), signaling shrinking greenfield opportunities alongside shifting lifestyle preferences and an appetite for varied, cost-effective dwelling types. Market maturity is further evidenced by a ratio of approximately 373 people per approval. With population trends remaining flat or trending downward, St Clair is likely to face subdued residential pressure, generating advantageous purchasing conditions.
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 St Clair, worth an estimated $2.8 billion. A further 107 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $97.5 billion. 34 are already under construction and 57 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans transport & logistics, communities, precincts & urban renewal and residential development. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Urban development, major works, and strategic planning initiatives play a decisive role in shaping an area's long-term trajectory. AreaSearch has pinpointed a total of 8 projects poised to influence the suburb. Among the most prominent undertakings are the Erskine Park Employment Area (EPEA) Expansion, M12 Motorway, Western Sydney Aerotropolis Infrastructure and Development, and Mamre Road Upgrade - M4 to Erskine Park Road (Stage 1), with priority developments detailed below.
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Erskine Park Employment Area Expansion
Major Western Sydney industrial and logistics employment area within the Erskine Park / Western Sydney Employment Area precinct. The precinct includes Goodman assets such as Erskine Park Industrial Estate, Westpark Industrial Estate and Interlink Distribution Centre, with modern warehouse, office, distribution and light industrial space close to the M4 and M7 motorways. Most land is established or committed, while remaining activity is focused on leasing, fitout, subdivision and new warehouse facilities, including recent state significant development activity at Interlink Distribution Centre.
Mamre Road Upgrade - M4 Motorway to Erskine Park Road (Stage 1)
Stage 1 of the Mamre Road upgrade widens about 3.8 km of Mamre Road between the M4 Motorway at St Clair and Erskine Park Road at Erskine Park to a four-lane divided road with a wide central median, allowing future expansion to six lanes if demand requires. The scope covers upgrades to six intersections (including Banks Drive, Solander Drive, Luddenham Road and Erskine Park Road), two large structural culverts and extensive drainage works to better withstand flooding, a new shared path along the eastern side of the corridor, reinstated bus stops near Banks Drive, permanent noise walls at St Clair, major utility relocations and improved access for Mamre House and the Erskine Park Rural Fire Service.Mamre Road is a critical freight and commuter connection between the M4 Motorway, the Western Sydney Employment Area and the Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport precinct, carrying about 20,000 vehicles a day with volumes forecast to double by 2041. Early works began in September 2024 and major construction commenced in October 2024. Delivery contractor Seymour Whyte Constructions holds a contract valued at $150-200 million within the $290 million Stage 1 budget, part of $1 billion in combined Federal and NSW funding across both Mamre Road stages. As at May 2026 construction is well advanced, with traffic switched onto the newly built western carriageway from March 2026 while work continues on the eastern side. Transport for NSW now advises completion in 2028. Stage 2, between Erskine Park Road and Kerrs Road at Kemps Creek, is progressing separately through planning.
Western Sydney Aerotropolis Infrastructure and Development
An 11,200-hectare economic and urban transformation precinct on the doorstep of the new Western Sydney International Airport, supported by over $28 billion in combined government investment and rapidly climbing private sector commitments. Anchor developments include Bradfield City Centre, the Advanced Manufacturing Readiness Facility, the toll-free M12 Motorway, and major transport, water, and public open space infrastructure projects targeting over 100,000 long-term jobs.
ArkExpress Industrial Development
17 industrial units plus ancillary cafe development approved for corner of Lenore Drive and Erskine Park Road. Units range from 284sqm to 625sqm plus 80sqm cafe. Originally proposed 29 units, reduced to 17 larger units. Ideally located adjacent to Erskine Park link road connecting to M7 motorway.
BlueScope Western Sydney Service Centre Expansion
BlueScope is investing $415 million to expand its Western Sydney Service Centre in Erskine Park with a new 240,000-tonne-per-annum Metal Coating Line (MCL7). The facility will manufacture pre-painted COLORBOND steel to support growing domestic residential construction demand across eastern Australia. Civil site works and equipment installation commenced following approvals, targeting full commissioning by 2026.
Distribution Dr, Orchard Hills
Plans to expand food manufacturing facility with warehouse area, office space, and 160 additional car parking spaces.
St Marys Station Upgrade and Metro Integration
A major transport interchange project integrating the existing T1 Western Line with the new Sydney Metro Western Sydney Airport line. Key features include a new underground metro station, a 55-metre-long pedestrian concourse and footbridge via Harris and Hobart Streets, a northern pedestrian plaza, and a multi-storey commuter car park with over 250 additional spaces. The 23-kilometre metro line will connect St Marys to the new Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport and Bradfield City Centre, with the metro expected to open in mid-to-late 2027 following delays from the original late 2026 target.A free interim bus service between St Marys and the airport was announced by the NSW Government in January 2026 to bridge the gap. The project is a key commitment under the Western Sydney City Deal and a vital gateway for the Western Parkland City.
Erskine Park Urban Reinvestment Project
Penrith City Council is delivering the Erskine Park Urban Reinvestment Project, transforming six underutilised open space sites into 14 residential lots. Civil subdivision works commenced in early 2025. Stormwater works have been completed on initial sites, with water and electrical servicing scheduled from mid-2026. Sale proceeds will fund around $5 million of open space improvements including reserve upgrades, footpaths and implementation of the Chameleon Reserve Masterplan.
10,912 residents of St Clair are employed, from a labour force of 11,289. Unemployment sits at 3.3%, with participation at 68.4%. 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 15,975, 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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St Clair features a capable local labour base, distinguished by a notable concentration in industrial and manufacturing trades and a low unemployment rate of 3.3%. Employed residents numbered 10,912 as of March 2026, while the jobless rate tracking at 0.8% below Greater Sydney's 4.1% highlights local stability, with workforce participation tracking closely to Greater Sydney's 68.9%. Census records show 29.2% of workers operated from home, an outcome potentially shaped by pandemic-era restrictions. The leading employment sectors for local residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. A prominent specialization exists within transport, postal & warehousing, capturing a workforce share 1.9 times the broader regional benchmark.
Conversely, professional & technical roles are comparatively limited, employing only 4.3% of St Clair's workers against 11.5% in Greater Sydney. A comparison between the resident workforce and the count of local jobs points to a largely dormitory residential community with limited internal employment generation. Analysis of ABS and SALM figures shows that across the 12-month period, the local workforce contracted by 3.8% and employment dropped by 4.0%, lifting unemployment by 0.2 percentage points. This dynamic diverged from Greater Sydney, which recorded a 1.9% rise in employment, a 1.9% expansion in the labour force, and a slight reduction in joblessness. Broader labour demand patterns can be evaluated via Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts from Mar-26 across five- and ten-year horizons. Across Australia, employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though sectoral performance varies widely. Applying these industry trajectories to the local occupational structure indicates prospective employment gains of 6.1% over five years and 12.7% over ten years in St Clair (note that this weighting exercise is illustrative and excludes local demographic modeling).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in St Clair is $2,067 a week (about $107,000 a year), with median personal income at $849 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $60,609 a year against an average of $66,409. 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 AreaSearch's evaluation of ATO tax statistics released for financial year 2023, taxpayers in the St Clair SA2 recorded a median income of $60,609 and an average of $66,409. These earnings fall marginally below national standards and compare to Greater Sydney benchmarks of $60,817 (median) and $83,003 (average). Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, updated earnings equate to roughly $66,864 (median) and $73,262 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed personal, family, and household earnings around the 63rd percentile nationally. The $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket encompasses 38.6% of residents (7,934 individuals), mirroring regional patterns where 30.9% earn within this range.
While housing outlays absorb 16.0% of earnings, solid remuneration keeps disposable income at the 69th percentile, with the area sitting in the 4th decile on the SEIFA income scale.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
St Clair had 6,327 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 99% detached houses and 1% apartments. 47% are owned with a mortgage, 22% rented and 31% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $440 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month, a total housing cost higher than 76% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 21.3% 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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According to the latest Census, the housing inventory in St Clair is overwhelmingly dominated by standalone houses at 98.5%, with apartments, semi-detached properties, and other structures accounting for just 1.4%, differing sharply from the Sydney metro distribution of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership stood at 31.2%, surpassing the metropolitan level, while 47.1% of properties were held under a mortgage and 21.7% were rented. Typical housing expenses showed median monthly mortgage payments of $2,167 and median weekly rent of $440, both lower than Sydney metro figures of $2,427 and $470.
On a nationwide scale, local mortgage servicing costs outpace the Australian median of $1,863, and rental rates remain well above the national level of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
St Clair counted 6,327 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 3.0 people each. 43% are couples with children, more than in 86% of areas nationally, against 25% couples without children. 14% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the vast majority of local households at 84.1%, consisting of couples with children (43.3%), couples without children (25.1%), and single parent families (14.8%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 15.9%, divided between single-occupant households (14.2%) and group shared dwellings (1.7%). The median household size of 3.0 people exceeds the Greater Sydney benchmark of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
17.1% of adults in St Clair hold a university qualification, including 12.7% with a bachelor degree and 3.3% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 27.5% hold a vocational qualification. 6 schools serve the area, with 2,652 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 981 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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University attainment levels present a notable local disparity, as 17.1% of residents hold higher education degrees compared to 38.0% across Greater Sydney, highlighting potential for future educational advancement. Bachelor degrees represent the primary higher credential at 12.7%, with postgraduate qualifications at 3.3% and graduate diplomas at 1.1%. Vocational and technical pathways are strongly represented, with 37.6% of individuals aged 15+ possessing trade credentials, comprising certificates (27.5%) and advanced diplomas (10.1%). Formal study engagement is substantial, with 29.6% of the local population actively participating in education. Primary school students account for 10.9%, secondary school attendees represent 8.4%, and tertiary students comprise 4.0%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in St Clair reaches 102 stops on 33 routes, timetabled for about 1,300 services a week. The typical home sits about 210 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.8 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 local transit network in St Clair includes 102 operational transport stops, primarily serving bus connections. Across these stops, 33 dedicated routes run to deliver 1,332 weekly passenger trips. Public transport access is convenient, with residents situated an average distance of 213 meters from their closest boarding point. Given the predominantly suburban residential character, outbound commuting is typical, with private vehicle travel serving as the dominant mode for 91% of trips. Dwellings maintain an average of 1.8 vehicles, surpassing regional averages. In addition, 29.2% of residents were recorded as working from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).
Across the entire network, service frequencies average 190 trips per day, translating to roughly 13 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying reference map outlines the 100 nearest stops to the geographic center.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
70.7% of residents in St Clair report no long-term health condition. 5.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.9 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 assessments of chronic illness and mortality, St Clair exhibits favorable overarching health metrics, characterized by lower chronic condition incidence among the broader population, though older and vulnerable demographics experience rates exceeding national averages. Private health insurance participation stands at roughly 52% of residents (~10,709 people), which trails typical SA2 figures as well as the Greater Sydney average of 59.9%. Asthma and arthritis represent the most prevalent chronic conditions in the locality, recorded among 8.0 and 7.4% of residents, respectively, while 70.7% reported no long-term medical conditions compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney.
Health indicators across the working-age cohort remain standard. Older adults aged 65 and over comprise 16.3% of the community (3,344 people), and while health outcomes within this senior bracket present specific challenges, they rank below the broader community's relative national position.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
28.3% of St Clair residents were born overseas and 25.6% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (23.2%) and English (20.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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St Clair displays a high degree of cultural diversity relative to most Australian suburbs, with 28.3% of its residents born abroad and 25.6% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity stands as the predominant faith, practiced by 63.6% of the population compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. Looking at parental lineage, the leading reported ancestries in St Clair are Australian at 23.2% (exceeding the regional benchmark of 17.8%), English at 20.4%, and Other at 13.8%. Distinct concentrations of specific ethnic backgrounds are also evident, including Filipino residents at 4.2% (compared to 2.0% regionally), Maltese at 3.2% (versus 1.0%), and Samoan at 1.8% (against 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of St Clair is 36. 27.0% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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St Clair retains a comparatively youthful demographic profile. As of August 2026, AreaSearch estimates indicate that children and young adults (0 - 24) account for 33.5% of the population versus 30.4% regionally, while young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) comprise 27.3% compared to 31.4% across Greater Sydney. The median age is an estimated 36 as at August 2026, remaining unchanged from the 2021 Census and sitting 1 year below the Greater Sydney median of 37 recorded at that Census. Senior cohorts (65+) have expanded from 12.8% at Census time to an estimated 16.3%.
Concurrently, the 55 to 64 group declined from 13.6% to an estimated 11.1%, while the 65 to 74 demographic rose from 9.3% to 10.8%, demonstrating an ageing resident population without incoming younger replacements. Projections through 2041 anticipate the retiree and elderly segment will experience the most substantial expansion, growing by 751 residents (22%) to 4,095, while cohorts of children, young adults, and young-to-middle-aged adults are forecasted to decline.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for St Clair
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 last month 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 last month 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 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 2 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 6 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 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago 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 — 34 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (19,942 at the 2021 Census → 20,556 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 (124051470). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.