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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 Stanhope Gardens - Parklea is $1.53m, with units at $730k. House values have moved 3.7% a year compounded over five years.
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Stanhope Gardens - Parklea has an estimated 13,268 residents, up from 13,034 at the 2021 Census — a change of 234 people, or 1.8%. That puts 3,402 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 in Stanhope Gardens - Parklea stands at roughly 13,268 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 234 people (1.8%) relative to the 13,034 people recorded during the 2021 Census. Such movement is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population of 13,262 as of June 2025 alongside 10 validated new addresses registered post-Census. With 3,402 persons per square kilometer, the locality's population density sits within the top quartile among all nationally evaluated areas by AreaSearch. In recent times, gains have been fueled predominantly by net overseas arrivals, which made up around 72.3% of the total demographic increase.
Projections published by ABS/Geoscience Australia in 2024 (anchored to 2022) serve as the foundation for AreaSearch's SA2 modeling, supplemented where necessary by NSW State Government SA2 forecasts released in 2022 with a 2021 baseline. Age-specific trajectory rates across these models are applied through 2032 to 2041. Based on expected demographic shifts, the region is projected to experience a rate of population growth tracking slightly underneath the national median. Using the latest annual ERP numbers, the community is anticipated to grow by 1,544 persons by 2041, representing a cumulative rise of 11.6% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
20 new dwellings have been approved in Stanhope Gardens - Parklea over the past five years, an average of 4 a year. That is 0.3 approvals per 1,000 residents. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential building approvals across Stanhope Gardens - Parklea have run at an average of roughly 4 dwellings per year, totaling 20 homes over the preceding 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Because local headcount declined in the previous timeframe, this volume of construction has provided sufficient supply for purchasers, while an average expected construction cost of $663,000 indicates that residential developers have focused on upscale, premium housing products. Residential building volumes in Stanhope Gardens - Parklea are notably subdued in comparison to Greater Sydney. Such tightly restricted building activity generally serves to underpin valuations and buyer interest for existing stock.
Approvals also trail nationwide benchmarks, highlighting the established state of the local market alongside possible planning or land restrictions. Furthermore, recent development has consisted exclusively of detached residences, maintaining the low-density neighborhood character favored by families seeking extra living space. A metric of approximately 4634 people per approval underscores the mature nature of the locality. Looking toward 2041, projections from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate indicate Stanhope Gardens - Parklea will add 1,538 residents. Should new construction persist at its current pace, future dwelling delivery may fall short of demographic expansion, likely intensifying buyer competition and reinforcing upward momentum in real estate values.
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Development applications around Stanhope Gardens - Parklea
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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 Stanhope Gardens - Parklea, worth an estimated $324 million. A further 108 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $38.7 billion. 40 are already under construction and 47 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and education & training. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local capital works, major developments, and strategic planning initiatives play a decisive role in shaping community outcomes. AreaSearch has identified 10 key projects expected to influence the surrounding area. Prominent examples include Essentia Smart Townhomes by Mulpha Norwest, Bella Vista and Kellyville TOD Accelerated Precincts, Stanhope Gardens Village Centre, and 40 Memorial Avenue, Bella Vista, with the most impactful undertakings outlined in the following section.
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Essentia Smart Townhomes
Premium development of 74 four-bedroom smart townhomes and 33 large land homesites on 6.96 hectares. Features smart home technology, contemporary design, landscaped parks, and proximity to Norwest Metro Station. Includes community facilities, resident-only Wellness Centre with heated pool, spa, gym, and communal dining. Fully integrated solar systems with embedded network forecast to cut energy bills by over 65%.
40 Memorial Avenue, Bella Vista
A significant residential community in the Bella Vista Station Precinct by Landen Property Group. Designed by Turner Architects, the project features 444 residential dwellings across four buildings ranging from 4 to 15 storeys. The development includes a mix of 1, 2, and 3-bedroom apartments, along with premium 4-bedroom penthouses and terraces. Located adjacent to the Elizabeth Macarthur Creek corridor, the project emphasizes sustainability and community connectivity with over 9,500 sqm of landscaping and communal rooftop terraces.Construction is scheduled to commence in mid-2026 following the finalization of the State Significant Development Application (SSDA) and associated Voluntary Planning Agreements.
Sultonesi Estate
A premium residential subdivision featuring 51 residential lots and 1 mixed-use lot across 2.5 hectares of cleared, level land. Located in the heart of The Ponds with access to Calandra Avenue, Scribbly Street, Lodore Street and Hambledon Road. Individual lots are now available for purchase with various sizes ranging from 250sqm to 450sqm.
Bella Vista and Kellyville TOD Accelerated Precincts
A State-led Transport Oriented Development (TOD) program transforming approximately 52 hectares around Bella Vista and Kellyville Metro stations into a major mixed-use urban precinct. The rezoning, finalised in late 2024, enables 20,700 new homes (including 620 to 1,650 affordable homes in perpetuity) and around 10,000 jobs across the combined precincts spanning The Hills Shire and Blacktown LGAs. The NSW Government has committed $520 million to community infrastructure including road upgrades, active transport links, parks and open space.Landcom filed Stage 3 subdivision and infrastructure plans in September 2025 to service superlots for private developer take-up, while Urban Property Group was appointed as developer for the Bella Vista 4.0 sub-precinct in 2025. Landen Property Group is progressing a State Significant Development Application for 444 to 471 homes at 40 Memorial Avenue under the TOD accelerated pathway. The Bella Vista District Park - funded under the Parks for People program - entered public consultation in early 2026. Development Applications can now be lodged with The Hills Shire Council under the finalised planning controls.
The Ponds High School Upgrade
Upgrade of The Ponds High School delivering 49 new permanent classrooms, removal of demountables, new cricket nets, sports field improvements, recreation areas, landscaping, car park expansion with more than 50 additional spaces and electrical infrastructure upgrades. Early enabling works are underway with main construction commencing during July 2026. Forecast completion is Day 1 Term 1 2028.
Samantha Riley Drive Affordable Housing
NSW Government-led development of new homes adjacent to Rouse Hill Metro station, with 50% designated as social and affordable housing. The site at 301 Samantha Riley Drive is part of the Building Homes for NSW program. A broader mixed-use development application for the site includes multiple buildings, residential apartments, retail, and caf‚ uses currently under public exhibition and assessment.
Kellyville Ridge Public School
Modern public primary school serving the Kellyville Ridge community with contemporary learning facilities and outdoor spaces.
Stanhope Gardens Village Centre
Sub-regional shopping centre anchored by Coles, Aldi & Big W with 80+ specialty stores. Originally developed by Mirvac and held for 20 years before sale to Revelop for $158M in 2023. Features 19,454m2 NLA with 700+ parking spaces and annual turnover of $200M+.
7,446 residents of Stanhope Gardens - Parklea are employed, from a labour force of 7,586. Unemployment sits at 1.8%, with participation at 69.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 10,657, about 80% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local labour pool in Stanhope Gardens - Parklea is characterized by high educational attainment and prominent representation across knowledge-intensive sectors, alongside an unemployment rate of only 1.8% and year-on-year job gains of 1.4%. Employed persons numbered 7,446 as of March 2026, with the jobless rate tracking 2.3% lower than the 4.1% observed across Greater Sydney, while local labour force engagement remains broadly in line with the broader metropolitan figure of 68.9%. Census records show that 54.1% of working residents carried out their duties from home, though this figure was influenced by Covid-19 restrictions.
Local workers are predominantly engaged in health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and finance & insurance roles. The community exhibits a notable concentration in finance & insurance, where local job density is 1.3 times the regional average. In contrast, building and construction accounts for 6.7% of resident employment, trailing the broader metropolitan benchmark of 8.6%. Given the disparity between resident workers and local employment positions identified in Census records, the district functions primarily as a dormitory suburb with limited on-site commercial positions. An examination of ABS and SALM metrics by AreaSearch indicates that during the 12 months leading to March 2026, resident employment expanded by 1.4% against a 1.3% increase in the active workforce, producing a 0.1 percentage point reduction in the unemployment rate. Across Greater Sydney over the same timeframe, employment climbed by 1.9%, labour participation grew by 1.9%, and unemployment declined slightly. National industry forecasts released by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26 provide additional context regarding future workforce requirements for Stanhope Gardens - Parklea. These five-year and ten-year projections have been modeled against the local industry footprint. Nationwide employment is anticipated to increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying widely across different fields. Projecting these sector-specific rates onto the local worker profile indicates employment growth of 6.9% across five years and 14.1% over ten years (note that this represents a direct weighted extrapolation for comparison and excludes localized population models).
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Median household income in Stanhope Gardens - Parklea is $2,860 a week (about $149,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,035 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $71,062 a year against an average of $84,570. 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 financial year 2023 ATO tax figures aggregated by AreaSearch at the postcode level, the Stanhope Gardens - Parklea SA2 achieved a median taxpayer income of $71,062 alongside an average of $84,570. These levels rank exceptionally high in a nationwide context and outpace Greater Sydney, where the median stands at $60,817 and the average reaches $83,003. Factoring in cumulative Wage Price Index expansion of 10.32% since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach roughly $78,396 for median earnings and $93,298 for average earnings as of March 2026. Figures from the 2021 Census place local personal, family, and household earnings between the 81st and 95th percentiles nationally.
The largest income cohort, comprising 29.3% of earners (3,887 residents), takes home $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, closely mirroring the regional proportion of 30.9%. A substantial 47.5% generate more than $3,000 per week, reflecting widespread affluence that underpins strong local purchasing power. Although mortgage and rent commitments absorb 16.4% of earnings, solid remuneration places net disposable income in the 94th percentile, with the area sitting in the 8th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Stanhope Gardens - Parklea had 3,592 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 85% detached houses and 0% apartments. 56% are owned with a mortgage, 21% rented and 23% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $580 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,691 a month, a total housing cost higher than 97% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 20.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The residential fabric of Stanhope Gardens - Parklea at the most recent Census was composed of 85.0% separate houses and 15.0% other dwellings (incorporating townhouses, apartments, and alternative structures), diverging substantially from the Greater Sydney split of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Outright property ownership trailed the broader metropolitan benchmark at 23.0%, with remaining tenures divided between properties under a mortgage (55.9%) and rented properties (21.1%). Typical housing costs in the district sit well above metropolitan levels: median monthly mortgage payments reached $2,691 (versus $2,427 across Sydney metro), while median weekly rent stood at $580 (versus $470 across Sydney metro).
Compared against nationwide benchmarks, local monthly mortgage obligations exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents track considerably higher than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Stanhope Gardens - Parklea counted 3,592 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 3.2 people each. 57% are couples with children, more than in 98% of areas nationally, against 18% couples without children. 13% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the vast majority of local residences at 85.7%, comprising couples with children (57.3%), couples without children (18.2%), and single parent families (9.5%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 14.3% of homes, consisting of lone person households (12.9%) and group households (1.4%). Average household occupancy stands at 3.2 people, tracking above the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
47.6% of adults in Stanhope Gardens - Parklea hold a university qualification, including 30.4% with a bachelor degree and 14.4% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 96% of areas nationally. A further 14.4% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 1,969 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,101 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 profiles across Stanhope Gardens - Parklea track substantially above state and national standards, with 47.6% of residents aged 15+ possessing tertiary degrees, compared to 32.2% across NSW and 30.4% across Australia. This substantial academic foundation positions local workers well for careers in skilled professional industries. Within higher education credentials, bachelor degrees account for 30.4%, postgraduate degrees represent 14.4%, and graduate diplomas comprise 2.8%. Vocational and technical qualifications are also widely held, with 25.2% of persons aged 15+ holding trade credentials, including advanced diplomas (10.8%) and certificates (14.4%). Enrolment rates across the suburb are exceptionally strong, with 40.2% of the local population actively undertaking study.
Broken down across education tiers, this includes 14.0% attending primary school, 11.8% enrolled in secondary school, and 7.3% participating in tertiary studies.
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Public transport in Stanhope Gardens - Parklea reaches 42 stops on 42 routes, timetabled for about 2,400 services a week. The typical home sits about 220 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.6 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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A review of local transit networks identifies 42 public transport stops across Stanhope Gardens - Parklea, consisting of bus facilities. These locations are connected by 42 distinct routes that generate 2,393 weekly transit journeys. Network accessibility is favorable, with residents situated an average of 219 meters from the closest boarding point. Because the suburb is primarily residential, commuting is largely outbound, with private vehicles serving as the main mode of travel at 82%, alongside 9% utilizing rail and 6% using buses. Household vehicle ownership stands at 1.6 per dwelling, exceeding metropolitan norms.
In addition, 54.1% of workers reported working from home during the 2021 Census, a figure reflecting pandemic conditions. Public transport operations provide an average frequency of 341 trips per day across the collective network, representing approximately 56 weekly departures for each individual stop.
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77.1% of residents in Stanhope Gardens - Parklea report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 83% of areas nationally. 3.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 61.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.2 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 rates and mortality, the population of Stanhope Gardens - Parklea displays excellent overall health metrics, with younger age brackets exhibiting particularly low rates of common medical conditions. Furthermore, private healthcare coverage is widespread, held by roughly 62% of residents (8,173 people) compared to the Australian benchmark of 55.7%. Asthma and arthritis represent the two most prevalent diagnosed conditions within the suburb, recorded among 6.3 and 5.1% of the population, respectively. Meanwhile, 77.1% of residents reported having no long-term health conditions, outperforming the Greater Sydney level of 74.6%.
The working-age cohort demonstrates strong health with minimal chronic disease. Residents aged 65 and over account for 11.5% of the community (1,528 people), sitting below the 15.5% share observed across Greater Sydney. Health indicators among older residents remain solid, although their relative national ranking is somewhat lower than that of the broader local demographic.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
47.5% of Stanhope Gardens - Parklea residents were born overseas and 49.6% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 89% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Indian (15.4%) and Australian (15.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Stanhope Gardens - Parklea exhibits a pronounced multicultural profile, with 47.5% of residents born abroad and 49.6% communicating in a language other than English at home. Christianity stands as the primary religious affiliation, practiced by 48.5% of the local population. In addition, Hinduism displays a particularly prominent presence, accounting for 16.8% of the community compared to 5.2% across Greater Sydney. Regarding ancestral background based on parents' birthplaces, the largest groups in Stanhope Gardens - Parklea are categorized as Other at 20.3%, Indian at 15.4% (well above the 3.6% regional benchmark), and Australian at 15.0%.
Notable variations also appear across other cultural backgrounds, including Filipino ancestry at 5.9% (compared to 2.0% across the region), Korean at 1.3% (against 1.1%), and Sri Lankan at 0.9% (versus 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Stanhope Gardens - Parklea is 37. That is 1 year older than at the 2021 Census. 25.4% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The age distribution of Stanhope Gardens - Parklea aligns relatively closely with Greater Sydney, showing a maximum variation of 4.1 percentage points across cohorts. AreaSearch calculates a median age of 37 as at August 2026, rising from 36 at the 2021 Census to match the Greater Sydney figure of 37 recorded during the same Census. The most significant shift across age groups since the Census has occurred among adults aged 25 - 44, decreasing from 32.8% to an estimated 29.9% of the population. By 2041, individuals aged 45 - 64 are projected to capture the largest share of population growth, expanding by 33% (1,164 residents) to reach 4,705.
The fastest proportional expansion is anticipated among seniors and retirees aged 65+, who are expected to grow by 66% to 2,541 residents. Conversely, the 25 to 44 age bracket, alongside youth and younger adults, is forecast to decline over this timeframe.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Stanhope Gardens - Parklea
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) | 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 · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 last month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | May 2026 4 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 May 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 — 10 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (13,034 at the 2021 Census → 13,268 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 (116021633). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.