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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 Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters is $1.78m, with units at $932k. House values have moved 2.7% a year compounded over five years.
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Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters has an estimated 8,993 residents, up from 8,278 at the 2021 Census — a change of 715 people, or 8.6%. Growth has averaged 1.4% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 75.8% of that increase. That puts 2,336 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 Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters stands at approximately 8,993 as of Aug 2026. Compared to the 8,278 people recorded in the 2021 Census, this represents an expansion of 715 people (8.6%). This adjustment is determined using the ABS estimated resident population of 8,976 as of June 2025 alongside 91 validated new addresses identified following the Census date. With 2,335 persons per square kilometer, the locality falls within the top quartile for population density among nationally evaluated regions by AreaSearch. Outperforming both the broader state and its surrounding SA3 area (6.2%), the 8.6% growth rate in Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters since the 2021 census establishes it as a regional demographic leader.
The primary catalyst behind these gains was overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 75.8% of net population additions in recent periods. For SA2 statistical areas, AreaSearch incorporates ABS/Geoscience Australia modeling published in 2024 using 2022 as a base year, while drawing on NSW State Government SA2 forecasts published in 2022 using 2021 as a base year for uncovered districts. Age-specific growth metrics derived from these frameworks are extended across regions for the 2032 to 2041 period. Looking ahead, demographic forecasts position the area above the national median for growth, anticipating a gain of 1,169 persons to 2041 according to recent annual ERP population figures, culminating in an overall rise of 12.8% over the 16 years.
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299 new dwellings have been approved in Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters over the past five years, an average of 59 a year. That places the area in the 82nd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 7 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 60 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 15% 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 approvals across Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters have reached 299 homes over the past 5 financial years, representing an annual average of about 59 new dwelling approvals. Between FY-22 and FY-26, the area added an average of 2.1 new residents per year for each residential unit constructed over the past 5 financial years, highlighting persistent demand that sustains local asset pricing. Expected construction costs for new dwellings average $726,000, reflecting builders targeting higher-end, upmarket residential stock. Furthermore, commercial building approvals registered this financial year stand at $16.8 million, pointing to solid ongoing non-residential development.
On a per-capita basis, building activity in Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters tracking 24.0% above regional average per person over the 5 year period outpaces Greater Sydney, ensuring ample purchaser options while maintaining current real estate values. Higher-density configurations dominate recent development activity, with attached dwellings accounting for 85.0% and detached dwellings making up 15.0%. This emphasis on compact footprints caters to first-time buyers, downsizers, and investors seeking accessible price points. It also marks a departure from the established neighborhood fabric, which currently sits at 42.0% houses, reflecting tighter land availability along with broader lifestyle evolutions demanding diversified housing types. Reflecting the mature nature of the urban landscape, there are approximately 339 people per dwelling approval. Based on the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate, population projections indicate that Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters will expand by 1,152 residents by 2041. Ongoing construction volumes appear well-calibrated to accommodate this incoming demand, providing positive purchasing opportunities and paving the way for population increases that could surpass projected numbers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 7 current infrastructure and development projects inside Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters, worth an estimated $3.26 billion. A further 171 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $76 billion. 45 are already under construction and 45 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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Capital works, planning updates, and public initiatives exert a profound influence on community development. AreaSearch has pinpointed 53 projects expected to shape local outcomes. Prominent developments include M6 Stage 1 (St Peters to Kogarah), Camdenville Park Upgrade, Precinct 75 Build-To-Rent Project, and Sydney Local Health District Hospital Redevelopment Program - RPA and Canterbury, with major initiatives itemized below.
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Erskineville Village
A $2 billion urban renewal masterplan transforming a former industrial site into a vibrant mixed-use precinct by Coronation Property. The development features approximately 1,000 residences across Build-to-Rent and Build-to-Sell stages, alongside public green spaces including the McPherson Park and Kooka Walk pedestrian boulevard. Key delivery partners include Evolve Housing managing the affordable housing component.
Project Duke Data Centre
Project Duke is a State Significant Development (SSD-71368959) by Goodman Group for a hyperscale data centre at 2 and 10-22 Kent Road in Mascot. Approved by the NSW Department of Planning in December 2025 with an estimated capital investment value of $913 million, the facility comprises nine data halls across 26,052 sqm of gross floor area and an IT power capacity of 120 MVA. The multi-storey digital infrastructure asset includes backup power systems, ancillary offices, and extensive sustainability features.
Sydenham to Bankstown Transport Oriented Development Program
The Sydenham to Bankstown Transport Oriented Development (TOD) Program is a state-led urban renewal initiative aimed at accelerating housing supply along the Sydney Metro City & Southwest corridor. The program supports the delivery of approximately 35,000 new dwellings by 2045 through increased density and state-led planning controls around key station precincts.
Rail Service Improvement Program - T8 Airport & South Line Upgrades (Component of MTMS Stage 2)
The T8 Airport & South Line Improvements, part of the broader Rail Service Improvement Program, involved significant power supply and signalling upgrades. Key works included the construction of the new Wolli Creek Substation and the removal of the redundant Undercliffe Substation at Spark Lane. These upgrades were designed to support an 80 percent increase in peak services at airport stations and the introduction of new suburban train fleets by enhancing the electrical capacity of the tunnel between Central and Wolli Creek Junction.
Camdenville Park Upgrade
Major upgrade of Camdenville Park in St Peters including new playground equipment, improved pathways, landscaping, and community facilities. Enhanced lighting and accessibility features for all-ages use.
Sydney Local Health District Hospital Redevelopment Program - RPA and Canterbury
Major NSW Health hospital redevelopment program in the Sydney Local Health District led by Health Infrastructure, encompassing the $940 million Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Redevelopment at Camperdown and the Canterbury Hospital Redevelopment at Campsie. Major construction is underway across the program to expand emergency, ICU, operating theatres, and clinical inpatient services to meet future community healthcare needs.
M6 Stage 1
M6 Stage 1 is a NSW Government motorway project delivering twin four-kilometre tunnels between the M8 Motorway at Arncliffe and President Avenue at Kogarah, with entry and exit ramps, future tunnel stubs, local road upgrades, a pedestrian and cyclist shared path, bridges and landscaping. Construction remains delayed after 2024 subsidence events and tunnelling issues, with the tunnel targeted to open to traffic in late 2028. Surface works and community-facing road, path and landscaping works have continued, while Transport for NSW has issued a default notice requiring the CGU joint venture to resume substantive works including tunnelling.
Marrickville Station Metro Upgrade
Upgrade of Marrickville Station to metro standards as part of the Sydney Metro City and Southwest project (Sydenham to Bankstown conversion). Works include platform screen doors, mechanical gap fillers, level access boarding, security systems, CCTV, solar panels, and bridge upgrades to the Illawarra Road and Livingstone Road overbridges. The station was closed in September 2024 along with the rest of the T3 Bankstown Line between Marrickville and Bankstown. On-track testing commenced in April 2025 and the Southwest Metro is now scheduled to open in the second half of 2026, delayed from the original 2025 target due to industrial action.The Marrickville, Canterbury and Lakemba stations package is being delivered by a joint venture of Haslin Constructions and Stephen Edwards Constructions.
5,346 residents of Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters are employed, from a labour force of 5,551. Unemployment sits at 3.7%, with participation at 72.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.0% 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 labor force in Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters is characterized by advanced educational qualifications, prominent technology sector engagement, a low 3.7% unemployment rate, and approximately 1.5% in estimated employment growth over the past year. Employed residents numbered 5,346 as of March 2026, accompanied by a 72.3% labor participation rate that exceeds the 68.9% recorded across Greater Sydney, alongside an unemployment rate sitting 0.4% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.1%. In the Census, 57.0% of workers indicated working remotely from home, a metric subject to pandemic-era restrictions during that period.
Resident employment is concentrated primarily within professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and education & training. The professional & technical sector exhibits notable depth, employing personnel at 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, construction employment remains modest at 5.9% compared to 8.6% regionally. At the Census, the local economy recorded 0.8 workers for each resident, signifying an above-average volume of local job opportunities relative to the resident base. Evaluation of SALM and ABS figures by AreaSearch reveals that during the 12 months to March 2026, local employment expanded by 1.5% against a 0.9% rise in the total labor force, generating a 0.6 percentage points reduction in unemployment. Across Greater Sydney over the same timeframe, employment climbed by 1.9%, the labor force expanded by 1.9%, and joblessness decreased slightly. To gauge long-term trajectory, Jobs and Skills Australia national employment projections from Mar-26 across five and ten-year horizons were aligned with local workforce distribution. Across Australia, workforce numbers are projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying by industry. Weighting these sectoral forecasts to the industry composition of Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters suggests potential local job expansion of 7.0% over five years and 14.1% over ten years (noting this represents a baseline weighted extrapolation for illustrative purposes without factoring in localized demographic adjustments).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters is $2,619 a week (about $136,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,234 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $74,324 a year against an average of $89,063. 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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Postcode-level ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 place earnings in the Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters SA2 well above national benchmarks, recording a median income of $74,324 and an average income of $89,063, surpassing Greater Sydney's median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Factoring in Wage Price Index expansion of 10.32% since financial year 2023, modeled figures as of March 2026 approximate $81,994 for median earnings and $98,254 for average earnings. The Census 2021 registered personal, family, and household earnings between the 92nd and 92nd percentiles across Australia.
In terms of weekly earnings brackets, 28.9% of residents (2,598 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 band, comparable to the 30.9% regional proportion, while 44.3% receive more than $3,000 weekly, reinforcing local commercial vitality. Even with accommodation absorbing 18.7% of income, net disposable resources rank in the 90th percentile, supported by a SEIFA income placement in the 9th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters had 3,176 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 42% detached houses and 22% apartments. 38% are owned with a mortgage, 37% rented and 25% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $630 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,900 a month, a total housing cost higher than 98% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 24.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, the residential makeup in Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters consisted of 41.8% houses alongside 58.3% other dwellings (incorporating apartments, semi-detached properties, and other dwelling forms), differing from the Sydney metro distribution of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership stood at 24.6%, trailing wider Sydney metro rates, while mortgaged properties accounted for 38.4% and rental accommodation comprised 37.0%. Monthly mortgage obligations averaged a median of $2,900, notably higher than the Sydney metro level of $2,427 and the Australian average of $1,863. Similarly, median weekly rents of $630 considerably surpassed both the Sydney metro standard of $470 and the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters counted 3,176 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,450 today, averaging 2.5 people each. 26% are couples with children, against 30% couples without children. 22% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.0 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 domestic living arrangements at 67.2%, including 30.1% couples without children, 26.4% couples with children, and 9.0% single parent families. Non-family living structures comprise 32.8% of dwellings, consisting of single-person households at 22.3% and group households at 10.5%. Average occupancy stands at a median household size of 2.5 people, marginally below the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
48.6% of adults in Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters hold a university qualification, including 32.6% with a bachelor degree and 12.8% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 79% of areas nationally. A further 13.3% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 1,529 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,093 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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Academic qualifications across Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters are substantially higher than state and national figures, as 48.6% of residents aged 15+ possess tertiary degrees, compared to 32.2% in NSW and 30.4% in Australia. This strong skill profile equips the local population well for knowledge-sector careers. Bachelor degrees represent 32.6% of qualifications, with postgraduate qualifications at 12.8% and graduate diplomas comprising 3.2%. Vocational training accounts for 23.1% of credentials among people aged 15+, consisting of certificates (13.3%) and advanced diplomas (9.8%). Active academic engagement remains prominent, with 25.8% of the local population attending an educational institution.
Broken down by level, 7.4% are enrolled in primary education, 6.9% attend tertiary education, and 4.8% are undertaking secondary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters reaches 83 stops on 15 routes, timetabled for about 20,300 services a week. The typical home sits about 170 m from its nearest stop. Trains carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.7 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 transit across Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters encompasses 83 active transport stops spanning buses, lightrail, and train services. Across these nodes, 15 individual routes generate a combined 20,289 weekly passenger trips. Transit connectivity is top-tier, positioning residents an average distance of 169 meters from the nearest transport stop. Outward commuting patterns prevail for this residential district, with car transport leading at 58%, followed by 20% by train and 8% walking. Motor vehicle availability sits below regional norms at 0.7 per dwelling. Additionally, 57.0% of workers indicated working from home in the 2021 Census, reflecting pandemic-era working conditions.
Network timetables deliver an average of 2,898 trips per day across all routes, translating to roughly 244 weekly trips per individual stop.
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73.1% of residents in Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 85% of areas nationally. 4.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 65.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.4 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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AreaSearch analysis of mortality statistics and chronic health patterns shows exceptional wellbeing metrics across Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters, marked by minimal rates of standard illnesses across every demographic bracket. Private health insurance participation is particularly elevated, covering approximately 65% of the total population (5,863 people), outstripping the Greater Sydney rate of 59.9% as well as the national average of 55.7%. Asthma and mental health issues represent the most prevalent health conditions locally, recorded at 8.0% and 9.9 of residents, respectively, whereas 73.1% reported no chronic medical conditions, alongside 74.6% across Greater Sydney.
General wellness remains robust among working-age individuals. Residents aged 65 and over account for 10.4% of the population (938 people), compared with 15.5% in Greater Sydney, with older residents demonstrating strong health ratings that track closely with national population benchmarks.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
35.2% of Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters residents were born overseas and 27.5% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 75% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (21.3%) and Australian (18.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters displays substantial multicultural characteristics compared to most localities, with 35.2% of residents born abroad and 27.5% of its population communicating in a language other than English at home. Christianity forms the largest religious affiliation, representing 33.3% of people in Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters. Judaism accounts for 0.6% of the population, alongside 0.8% across Greater Sydney. Regarding parental heritage and ancestry, the three primary backgrounds identified in Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters are English (21.3% of the population), Australian (18.2% of the population), and Other (12.8% of the population).
Several distinct ancestral backgrounds show elevated local proportions compared to the wider region, including Vietnamese at 2.9% (vs 1.8%), Macedonian at 2.1% of Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters (vs 0.4% regionally), and French at 0.9% (vs 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters is 36. 30.0% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The demographic structure of Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters skews toward younger cohorts. Estimates from AreaSearch for August 2026 show 43.1% of residents categorized as young to middle aged adults (25 - 44), compared to 31.4% across Greater Sydney, while children and young adults (0 - 24) account for 24.1% versus 30.4% across the broader region. The median age remains steady at an estimated 36 as at August 2026, identical to the 2021 Census result and 1 year younger than the Greater Sydney median of 37 at that Census.
Since the Census, the proportion of retiree and elderly cohorts (65+) has decreased from 11.5% to an estimated 10.4% of residents. Meanwhile, the 25 to 34 age bracket declined from 22.4% to an estimated 20.4%, whereas the 35 to 44 segment grew from 20.1% to 22.7%, indicating an existing resident base maturing in place. Forecasts to 2041 anticipate the highest numerical increase among middle aged and young retiree cohorts (45 - 64), expanding by 395 residents (20%) to 2,409. By rate of growth, retiree and elderly cohorts are projected to expand most rapidly, increasing 32% to 1,240 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 last month all 7 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 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 — 91 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (8,278 at the 2021 Census → 8,993 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 (117021328). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.