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The median house price in St Marys - North St Marys is $1.18m, with units at $742k. House values have moved 8.5% a year compounded over five years.
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St Marys - North St Marys has an estimated 18,867 residents, up from 17,325 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,542 people, or 8.9%. Growth has averaged 1.5% a year over five years. 419 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 64.5% of that increase. That puts 1,467 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to research conducted by AreaSearch, the resident count of St Marys - North St Marys stands at approximately 18,867 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 1,542 individuals (8.9%) relative to the 2021 Census, which documented 17,325 residents. This demographic shift is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 18,757 alongside 419 validated new addresses registered since the Census. Such population numbers translate to 1,467 persons per square kilometer, a density level that exceeds typical figures across the country. The 8.9% expansion rate since the 2021 census outpaced the broader SA3 district (5.4%) as well as the SA4 territory, positioning the locality as a regional leader in growth.
Overseas migration served as the principal driver of this expansion, accounting for roughly 64.5% of the total population increase over recent times. AreaSearch incorporates projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for every SA2 locality, published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline. In instances where SA2 details are unavailable, projections compiled by the NSW State Government in 2022 with a 2021 baseline are applied. Demographic growth trajectories by age bracket from these datasets are projected forward for the years 2032 to 2041. Based on current annual ERP statistics, the locality is expected to experience substantial expansion that places it in the upper quartile of analyzed areas, with an anticipated increase of 4,189 residents by 2041, representing a overall 21.6% rise over the 16-year timeframe.
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800 new dwellings have been approved in St Marys - North St Marys over the past five years, an average of 160 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 125 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 26% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 103, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential development in St Marys - North St Marys averages approximately 160 dwelling approvals annually, summing to 800 residential units over the preceding 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, there have been 95 building permits documented. With an average influx of 1.6 new residents per approved home over the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, residential supply and demand appear balanced, yielding stable conditions, though this has risen to 4.6 people per approved dwelling over the last 2 financial years, indicating escalating demand and decreasing availability. The average construction cost for new dwellings is $212,000, which sits below regional benchmarks and points to more economical purchasing options.
Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $92.5 million this financial year, highlighting strong local business development. In comparison to Greater Sydney, St Marys - North St Marys registers 93.0% more building approvals per capita, providing purchasers with a broader selection of properties, even though construction momentum has moderated lately. Recent residential completions consist of 26.0% detached houses and 74.0% multi-dwelling units like townhouses or apartments. This pivot toward higher-density options offers cheaper entry points and attracts downsizers, real estate investors, and first-time buyers. This represents a distinct departure from the current housing stock (which stands at 61.0% houses), reflecting a scarcity of vacant land alongside shifting lifestyle preferences and demand for diverse, cost-effective living choices. Recording roughly 212 people per approved dwelling, St Marys - North St Marys exhibits the hallmarks of a developing suburb. Long-term forecasts indicate that St Marys - North St Marys will welcome an extra 4,079 citizens by 2041, calculated from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly figures. Current building volumes appear sufficient to meet these future requirements, preserving market equilibrium and preventing major upward pressure on property values.
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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 68 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $68.2 billion. 23 are already under construction and 39 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local performance is heavily shaped by developments in infrastructure, major projects, and planning changes. AreaSearch has identified 37 projects overall that are expected to influence the locality. Significant initiatives include the Western Sydney Aerotropolis Infrastructure and Development, the St Marys Station Upgrade and Metro Integration, the Luddenham Metro Station and Sydney Science Park, and St Marys Central Park, with the most relevant ones detailed in the list below.
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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 (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport. The Aerotropolis is being delivered through a coordinated $28 billion-plus government investment by the NSW and Australian Governments in enabling infrastructure, alongside private sector proposals which had grown to around $33 billion by December 2025 and continue to climb. Anchor projects include Bradfield City Centre (114 hectares with 10,000 future homes and 20,000 jobs), the Advanced Manufacturing Readiness Facility (AMRF), the toll-free M12 Motorway which opened on 14 March 2026, the Sydney Metro Western Sydney Airport line (now expected to open mid-to-late 2027 with a free interim bus service from 5 July 2026), and major upgrades to Mamre Road, Elizabeth Drive and Fifteenth Avenue.Sydney Water is delivering the Upper South Creek Advanced Water Recycling Centre and progressing the Aerotropolis Integrated Stormwater Schemes for the Wianamatta Badgerys, Cosgroves and Duncans Mulgoa catchments, with finalisation in early 2026 and Development Servicing Plan exhibition in Q2 2026. Bradfield Central Park construction is due to begin in the second half of 2026, with FDC Construction & Fitout appointed as head contractor in early 2026. The precinct is targeting more than 100,000 long-term jobs across advanced manufacturing, freight and logistics, aerospace and defence, agribusiness, healthcare, education and research.
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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The local workforce in St Marys - North St Marys is industrious, featuring substantial representation in industrial and manufacturing fields, alongside an unemployment rate of 9.2%. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 8,274, whereas the jobless rate exceeded Greater Sydney's 4.1% by 5.1%, indicating room for structural improvements. Additionally, labor force participation is comparatively low at 61.0% versus 69.1% in Greater Sydney. Census data indicates that a moderate 23.1% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure should be interpreted in light of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. The primary employment fields for local citizens are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction.
The community displays a pronounced concentration of workers in transport, postal & warehousing, where employment levels reach 2.1 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical roles are underrepresented, accounting for just 3.9% of the local workforce relative to 11.5% in Greater Sydney. Although there are employment positions situated within the locality, a comparison of the Census working population against local residents suggests that a substantial portion of the workforce travels to external areas for employment. According to an evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics by AreaSearch, the local workforce contracted by 3.8% during the twelve months ending March 2026, while total employment fell by 3.4%, leading to a 0.4 percentage point reduction in the unemployment rate. Over the same timeframe, Greater Sydney recorded a 1.9% rise in employment and a 1.9% increase in the labor force, accompanied by a minor decline. National employment projections released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 offer additional perspective on prospective hiring trends within St Marys - North St Marys. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local industry mix to model growth trends. While nationwide employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, expansion rates vary widely by industry. Weighting these sectoral forecasts against the local workforce structure indicates that local jobs are projected to rise by 6.2% over five years and 13.0% over ten years (note that this calculation is a direct weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and excludes local population growth 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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The latest postcode-level ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year show that earnings in the St Marys - North St Marys SA2 fall below the national benchmark, with a median income of $56,004 and an average income of $60,381. These figures contrast with Greater Sydney, where the median is $60,817 and the average is $83,003. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index rise of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates would sit at roughly $61,784 for the median and $66,612 for the average as of March 2026.
The 2021 Census shows that household, family, and individual incomes are all relatively low in St Marys - North St Marys, landing between the 28th and 31st percentiles. The income distribution reveals that 34.1% of residents (6,433 people) earn within the $1,500 - 2,999 range, which aligns closely with the surrounding region where 30.9% of individuals are in this bracket. Financial strain from housing costs is pronounced, leaving residents with only 78.0% of their income, which ranks in the 20th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
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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Residential configurations in St Marys - North St Marys at the time of the latest Census consisted of 61.2% separate houses and 38.8% multi-unit dwellings (including semi-detached properties, apartments, and other housing structures), compared to 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings in metropolitan Sydney. Home ownership rates in St Marys - North St Marys were lower than the Sydney metropolitan average, standing at 19.3%, with the remaining dwellings occupied by individuals paying a mortgage (26.2%) or renting (54.5%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,842 was notably lower than the Sydney metropolitan average of $2,427, while the median weekly rent of $360 was also below the metropolitan figure of $470.
On a national level, St Marys - North St Marys's mortgage costs are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
St Marys - North St Marys counted 6,087 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 6,629 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 make up the majority of local households at 65.6%, which includes 27.4% couples raising children, 17.5% couples without children, and 18.7% single parent households. The remaining 34.4% consists of non-family households, with single-person residences accounting for 30.2% and group shared households representing 4.2% of the total. The typical household size is 2.5 people, which is slightly below the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
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 present a challenge in the area, as university degree holders make up only 18.8% of the population, compared to 38.0% across Greater Sydney. This gap highlights a clear opportunity for targeted educational programs. Among those with degrees, bachelor qualifications are most common at 13.0%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 4.7% and graduate diplomas at 1.1%. Vocational and practical trade qualifications are highly prevalent, with 35.7% of residents aged 15 and over holding technical credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (9.8%) and certificates (25.9%). A significant proportion of the population is engaged in studies, with 33.5% of residents enrolled in an educational institution.
This group comprises 12.6% in primary school, 8.3% in high school, and 4.4% in tertiary education programs.
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Public transport in St Marys - North St Marys reaches 160 stops on 49 routes, timetabled for about 8,200 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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Public transport systems in St Marys - North St Marys include 160 active transit stops, offering a combination of train and bus services. These facilities are served by 49 separate routes, which support a total of 8,248 passenger journeys each week. Transport connectivity is highly rated, with residents situated an average of 157 meters from their nearest stop. Because of the residential nature of the suburb, the majority of workers travel outside the area, with private vehicles remaining the primary choice at 82%, and trains used by 10%. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.0 per dwelling, which is below the metropolitan average.
Additionally, 23.1% of local workers operated from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era working arrangements. Service frequency averages 1,178 daily trips across the transit network, translating to about 51 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying map displays the 100 stops closest to the geographic center of the area.
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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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Notable health issues are apparent in St Marys - North St Marys, based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality patterns and the occurrence of chronic illnesses, which impact both younger and older demographic brackets, while the rate of private health insurance is low at roughly 49% of the population (~9,282 people). This coverage level is below the 59.9% recorded in Greater Sydney, as well as the national average of 55.7%. Asthma and mental health conditions are the most prevalent diagnoses locally, affecting 8.7% and 8.4% of citizens respectively, whereas 67.6% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney.
The working-age cohort experiences significant health difficulties, marked by elevated rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and older make up 13.6% of the population (2,562 people), which is lower than the 15.5% average for Greater Sydney. Senior health outcomes show some difficulties, with national performance metrics generally mirroring those of the broader community.
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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 displays high levels of cultural diversity, with 34.2% of the population born outside Australia and 31.1% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 57.7% of the local population. The most prominent religious overrepresentation is Hinduism, which represents 4.8% of the population compared to 5.2% across Greater Sydney. Looking at parent birthplaces, the most common ancestries in St Marys - North St Marys are Australian at 20.8%, English at 19.8%, and Other at 17.5%. There are also distinct variations in the representation of other backgrounds, with Samoan background overrepresented at 2.7% (compared to 0.5% regionally), Filipino at 4.7% (compared to 2.0%), and Maori at 1.5% (compared to 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of St Marys - North St Marys is 35, younger than 79% of areas nationally. 29.9% 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 median age of 35 years in St Marys - North St Marys is slightly lower than Greater Sydney's median of 37, and also below the national average of 38. The 0 - 4 age bracket is well represented at 7.3% compared to Greater Sydney, while the 75 - 84 demographic is less common at 4.3%. Since 2021, the 15 to 24 age group has increased its share of the population from 12.3% to 13.6%, whereas the 45 to 54 cohort decreased from 12.0% to 11.4%. Long-term population forecasts for 2041 point to major demographic shifts.
The 75 to 84 age group is expected to grow significantly, rising by 598 people (74%) from 811 to 1,410. In contrast, the 0 to 4 cohort is projected to see a modest increase of 7% (99 people).
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 Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 this month all 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 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 419 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (17,325 at the 2021 Census → 18,867 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (124051581). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.