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The median house price in St Marys - North St Marys is $1.21m, with units at $745k. House values have moved 8.9% a year compounded over five years.
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St Marys - North St Marys has an estimated 18,887 residents, up from 17,325 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,562 people, or 9.0%. Growth has averaged 1.5% a year over five years. 429 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 64.5% of that increase. That puts 1,469 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 the population of St Marys - North St Marys reached roughly 18,887 by Aug 2026. This represents an expansion of 1,562 people (9.0%) from the 17,325 residents counted during the 2021 Census. Such gains are derived from the ABS estimated resident population figure of 18,757 recorded as of June 2025, alongside 429 validated new addresses registered following the Census. The resulting population density stands at 1,468 persons per square kilometer, placing it higher than the typical benchmark across national regions analyzed by AreaSearch. Outpacing both the wider SA4 region and the surrounding SA3 area (5.4%), the local 9.0% expansion since the 2021 census positions the locality as a regional growth frontrunner, with overseas migration serving as the primary catalyst by generating roughly 64.5% of recent net additions.
Population modelling incorporates 2024 ABS and Geoscience Australia projections anchored to a 2022 baseline for local SA2 territories, complemented by 2022 NSW State Government projections using a 2021 baseline where necessary, with age-cohort growth rates extrapolated from 2032 to 2041 across all sectors. Long-term outlooks place the locality within the upper quartile of Australian statistical divisions for demographic expansion. Supported by recent annual ERP statistics, St Marys - North St Marys is projected to expand by 4,110 persons by 2041, representing a cumulative rise of 21.1% across the 16 years.
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726 new dwellings have been approved in St Marys - North St Marys over the past five years, an average of 145 a year. That places the area in the 76th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 8 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 144 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 28% 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 construction activity in St Marys - North St Marys has averaged roughly 145 dwelling approvals per year, totaling 726 homes authorized over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Market balance has remained steady over this 5 financial years span (between FY-22 and FY-26), accommodating an average of 1.8 incoming residents annually per constructed dwelling. Over the past 2 financial years, however, this metric rose to 4.4 people per dwelling, indicating heightened buyer demand and tightening stock levels. Average construction values for new residences sit at $281,000, tracking beneath regional averages to provide relatively attainable housing options.
Meanwhile, local commercial development approvals reached $92.5 million during this financial year, underscoring strong business sector commitment. Per capita residential building approvals in St Marys - North St Marys exceed Greater Sydney levels by 74.0%, offering substantial inventory options despite a recent moderation in building pace. Attached dwellings such as townhouses and apartments comprise 72.0% of new residential development, with freestanding houses accounting for the remaining 28.0%. This tilt toward medium and high-density formats provides entry-level pathways for first-home buyers, downsizers, and investors, signaling a noticeable departure from the existing profile of 61.0% standalone houses due to land constraints and evolving lifestyle preferences. The local ratio of roughly 204 residents per approved dwelling reflects an active, expanding development corridor. According to the most recent quarterly projections from AreaSearch, St Marys - North St Marys is anticipated to grow by 3,980 residents by 2041. Current volumes of residential construction appear well suited to absorb this projected population influx, helping preserve balanced market conditions without triggering excessive upward pricing pressure.
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AreaSearch tracks 14 current infrastructure and development projects inside St Marys - North St Marys, worth an estimated $29.2 billion. A further 75 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $69.7 billion. 27 are already under construction and 46 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, transport & logistics 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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Local economic momentum is heavily driven by urban planning, major development ventures, and transport infrastructure delivery. AreaSearch has identified 37 significant projects positioned to influence the district, highlighted by the Western Sydney Aerotropolis Infrastructure and Development, St Marys Station Upgrade and Metro Integration, Luddenham Metro Station and Sydney Science Park, and St Marys Central Park.
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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.
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.
St Marys Central Park Project
A $26.5M landmark civic green heart transformation in the St Marys town centre featuring playspaces, water play, open lawn areas, event performance spaces, amenities, and pedestrian pathways connected to Queen Street.
St Marys Central Park
St Marys Central Park is a new civic park forming the green heart of the St Marys Town Centre renewal. Construction commenced in July 2026 following contractor appointment and early remediation works. The project includes a fenced childrens playspace with water play, entertainment space, event lawn, gardens, water features, pathways, seating, toilets and improved pedestrian connections between Queen Street, Coachmans Park and surrounding retail precincts.
St Marys Town Centre Master Plan
A 20-year strategic framework for the renewal of St Marys Town Centre, formally endorsed by Penrith City Council on 3 March 2025. New planning controls came into effect on 6 February 2026 via the State Environmental Planning Policy Amendment (St Marys Town Centre) 2026 and amendments to the Penrith Local Environmental Plan 2010, followed by amendments to Chapter E15 of the Penrith Development Control Plan 2014 on 11 February 2026. The Master Plan facilitates around 9,307 new dwellings and 8,360 new jobs by 2041, with the population projected to grow from 3,500 to 25,500.It leverages the new Sydney Metro - Western Sydney Airport station and includes the multi-million-dollar St Marys Central Park (amalgamating Coachmans and Kokoda Parks), a new civic precinct with library and community hub, upgraded active transport links, public domain improvements, stormwater works and a 24-hour commercial core. A Section 7.12 Development Contributions Plan with a 4 percent levy will fund over 235 million dollars of supporting local infrastructure.
Cook Park Precinct Sport and Recreation Upgrade
A $19.1 million major upgrade transforming Cook Park into a regional sporting precinct. Features a new FIFA-quality synthetic football surface, natural turf field resurfacing, extended grandstand, two-storey amenities building with changing places, new playspace equipment, and walking circuits.
Dunheved Link Road Connection
The Dunheved Link Road Connection is a strategic arterial link connecting Christie Street and Links Road in Dunheved with the broader St Marys transport hub and Western Sydney employment corridors. Planned by Penrith City Council in collaboration with Lendlease and Transport for NSW, the project improves heavy vehicle freight efficiency, reduces local residential cut-through traffic, and integrates pedestrian and cyclist paths. Planning approvals and pre-construction documentation are finalized.
Bennett Park Mixed Recreation Upgrade
Delivery of a new mixed recreation space at Bennett Park replacing the aged playspace. Includes an expanded play area for all age groups, a mini pump track with beginner and intermediate loops, active transport pathways, native landscaping, and Aboriginal cultural artwork features.
8,274 residents of St Marys - North St Marys are employed, from a labour force of 9,117. Unemployment sits at 9.2%, with participation at 61.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. 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 Marys - North St Marys features a skilled local labor pool with prominent representation across manufacturing and industrial trades, alongside a 9.2% unemployment rate. As of March 2026, total employed residents stood at 8,274. The local jobless rate exceeds that of Greater Sydney (4.1%) by 5.1%, while workforce participation is notably lower at 61.0% compared to 68.9% across Greater Sydney. Census findings showed 23.1% of workers operating from home, though these figures were influenced by prevailing Covid-19 health restrictions. Primary employment sectors for resident workers include construction, retail trade, and health care & social assistance.
The local workforce exhibits strong concentration in transport, postal & warehousing, where representation is 2.1 times the wider regional benchmark. Conversely, professional & technical roles account for only 3.9% of local jobs compared to 11.5% regionally. A comparison between the count of local working residents and area job openings indicates that a substantial proportion of the community commutes outside the district for employment. Analysis of ABS and SALM records indicates that across the 12-month period, the local labor pool contracted by 3.8% alongside a 3.4% reduction in employment, causing the unemployment rate to drop by 0.4 percentage points. Across Greater Sydney, employment grew by 1.9% and the labor force expanded by 1.9%, accompanied by a minor decline in joblessness. Broader employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 outline nationwide workforce expansion of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with distinct variations across industries. Weighting these projections against the employment composition of St Marys - North St Marys suggests local job counts could grow by 6.2% over five years and 13.0% over ten years, representing a basic illustrative extrapolation independent of local demographic forecasts.
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Median household income in St Marys - North St Marys is $1,395 a week (about $73,000 a year), with median personal income at $716 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $56,004 a year against an average of $60,381. 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 records compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 place individual earnings in the St Marys - North St Marys SA2 beneath the national benchmark. Median taxable income across the SA2 was $56,004 and average earnings stood at $60,381, compared to $60,817 and $83,003 across Greater Sydney. Factoring in a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates as of March 2026 reach approximately $61,784 for median earnings and $66,612 for the average. In the Census 2021 data, household, family, and individual incomes fell between the 28th and 31st percentiles nationally.
The largest income tier is the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, encompassing 34.1% of residents (6,440 people), mirroring the 30.9% share seen across the broader region. Severe housing affordability constraints leave households with 78.0% of disposable income post-housing costs, ranking at the 20th percentile.
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St Marys - North St Marys had 6,087 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 61% detached houses and 15% apartments. 26% are owned with a mortgage, 55% rented and 19% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $360 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,842 a month. Rent absorbs 25.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 30.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the most recent Census, standalone houses made up 61.2% of the dwelling stock in St Marys - North St Marys, while semi-detached dwellings, apartments, and other formats accounted for 38.8%, compared to 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings throughout the Sydney metro region. Outright home ownership trailed the broader metropolitan benchmark at 19.3%, with 26.2% of homes mortgaged and 54.5% occupied by renters. Median housing expenses remained lower than metropolitan figures, with monthly mortgage repayments at $1,842 versus $2,427 across Sydney metro, and weekly rent at $360 compared to $470.
On a national scale, local monthly repayments sit below the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents track below the nationwide average of $375.
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St Marys - North St Marys counted 6,087 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 6,636 today, averaging 2.5 people each. 27% are couples with children, against 18% couples without children. 30% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the majority of local living arrangements, accounting for 65.6% of all households. This comprises couples with children at 27.4%, single parent families at 18.7%, and couples without children at 17.5%. The remaining 34.4% consists of non-family households, including single-person dwellings at 30.2% and group living arrangements at 4.2%. Average household occupancy stands at 2.5 people, tracking below the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
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18.8% of adults in St Marys - North St Marys hold a university qualification, including 13.0% with a bachelor degree and 4.7% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 78% of areas nationally. A further 25.9% hold a vocational qualification. 7 schools serve the area, with 2,889 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 931 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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Educational attainment levels in the district present opportunities for development, with 18.8% of residents holding tertiary degrees compared to the Greater Sydney benchmark of 38.0%. Bachelor degrees represent the largest proportion of higher education qualifications at 13.0%, alongside postgraduate credentials at 4.7% and graduate diplomas at 1.1%. Vocational qualifications are well represented throughout the community, with 35.7% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of certificates (25.9%) and advanced diplomas (9.8%). Formal educational engagement is substantial across the population, with 33.5% of inhabitants actively enrolled in study. This group includes 12.6% attending primary school, 8.3% enrolled in secondary education, and 4.4% undertaking tertiary coursework.
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Public transport in St Marys - North St Marys reaches 160 stops on 46 routes, timetabled for about 6,500 services a week. The typical home sits about 160 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.0 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 Marys - North St Marys features 160 operational bus and rail stops across 46 distinct routes, delivering 6,471 scheduled weekly passenger services. Accessibility across the area is strong, with typical walking distances of 158 meters to the closest transit stop. The majority of working residents commute outside the suburb, with private vehicles accounting for 82% of journeys and rail transit capturing 10%. Vehicle ownership sits below regional figures at an average of 1.0 per dwelling, while 23.1% of workers were recorded working from home in the 2021 Census amidst pandemic circumstances.
Public transport operations provide an average frequency of 924 daily trips across the collective network, representing approximately 40 weekly services per stop location. The 100 transit stops located nearest to the geographic centerpoint are highlighted on the accompanying map.
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67.6% of residents in St Marys - North St Marys report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 92% of areas nationally. 6.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 49.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 9.3 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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Health evaluations conducted by AreaSearch show notable public health pressures in St Marys - North St Marys across both youth and senior demographics, reflected in mortality metrics and chronic condition rates. Private health insurance coverage is relatively constrained, held by approximately 49% of the population (~9,292 people), trailing the Greater Sydney rate of 59.9% and the Australian average of 55.7%. Asthma and mental health conditions are the most prevalent reported illnesses, affecting 8.7 and 8.4% of residents, respectively. Meanwhile, 67.6% of the local population reported no long-term medical issues, compared to 74.6% throughout Greater Sydney.
Elevated rates of chronic illness affect the working-age population, while residents aged 65 and over account for 13.0% of the community (2,455 people), below the 15.5% share in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among older residents remain challenging yet broadly consistent with national cohorts.
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34.2% of St Marys - North St Marys residents were born overseas and 31.1% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 76% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (20.8%) and English (19.8%). 4.7% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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St Marys - North St Marys demonstrates notable multicultural diversity, with 34.2% of residents born abroad and 31.1% using a non-English language at home. Christianity represents the leading religious affiliation, observed by 57.7% of the populace. Hinduism forms an overrepresented minority faith locally at 4.8%, relative to 5.2% across Greater Sydney. Examining parental country of birth, the primary ancestries reported across St Marys - North St Marys are Australian at 20.8%, English at 19.8%, and Other at 17.5%. Significant cultural concentrations are evident in specific communities, with Filipino residents representing 4.7% (compared to 2.0% regionally), Samoan ancestry accounting for 2.7% (versus 0.5% regionally), and Maori background comprising 1.5% (versus 0.4% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of St Marys - North St Marys is 35, younger than 79% of areas nationally. 30.1% 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 distribution in St Marys - North St Marys aligns closely with metropolitan benchmarks, showing a maximum divergence of 2.9 percentage points from Greater Sydney. The median age remains at an estimated 35, matching the 2021 Census level and sitting 2 years younger than the Greater Sydney median of 37 recorded during that Census. Residents aged 25 - 44 expanded from 30.5% at the Census to an estimated 31.9%. Looking ahead to 2041, the 65+ age category is projected to record the largest increase, growing by 1,256 residents (51%) to reach 3,711.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for St Marys - North St Marys
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 2 months ago all 14 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 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 — 429 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (17,325 at the 2021 Census → 18,887 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 (124051581). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.