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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 Sylvania - Taren Point is $2.18m, with units at $1.31m. House values have moved 2.8% a year compounded over five years.
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Sylvania - Taren Point has an estimated 16,678 residents, up from 16,430 at the 2021 Census — a change of 248 people, or 1.5%. That puts 2,752 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 Sylvania - Taren Point stands at approximately 16,678 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 248 people (1.5%) compared to the 16,430 people recorded in the 2021 Census. Such movement is derived from the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 16,621 along with 68 validated new addresses registered following the Census date. With 2,752 persons per square kilometer, the locality's population density ranks within the upper quartile among all nationally evaluated areas by AreaSearch. Inflow from overseas migration served as the core driver of local expansion, accounting for roughly 86.6% of recent overall population additions.
SA2 geographic projections utilized by AreaSearch stem from ABS/Geoscience Australia models released in 2024 (using 2022 as the base year), supplemented by NSW State Government SA2 data published in 2022 (using 2021 as the base year) for areas lacking coverage. Age-cohort growth trends from these datasets are further projected across all territories between 2032 and 2041. In light of these anticipated demographic patterns, future expansion is projected to sit slightly underneath the median of AreaSearch statistical regions, with an expected increase of 1,288 persons through to 2041 based on recent annual ERP statistics, translating to a cumulative 7.4% rise across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
459 new dwellings have been approved in Sylvania - Taren Point over the past five years, an average of 91 a year. That places the area in the 53rd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 5 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 92 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 21% 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 building approvals across Sylvania - Taren Point have averaged roughly 91 new dwellings annually, totaling 459 homes over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Because local development generated an average of merely 0.2 new residents per year per dwelling constructed over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), overall supply continues to match or exceed demand, broadening purchasing options while creating capacity for population growth above projections. Concurrently, newly approved dwellings carry an average construction value of $760,000, underscoring a strategic emphasis among builders toward upscale, high-end projects.
Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $86.9 million this financial year, highlighting strong local commercial development. Per-capita construction volumes in Sylvania - Taren Point track 16.0% below Greater Sydney, placing the district in the 64th percentile nationwide. Medium and high-density housing makes up 79.0% of incoming residential supply, while detached houses account for 21.0%. This pivot toward higher-density dwelling options provides accessible price points for first-time buyers, downsizers, and investors, while contrasting sharply with the current built environment where houses represent 64.0% of stock. This shift indicates both restricted land availability for greenfield development and changing buyer requirements regarding lifestyle and affordability. With approximately 199 people per approval, the statistical area displays low-density attributes. Projections through to 2041 indicate that Sylvania - Taren Point will add 1,230 residents relative to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Given the prevailing pace of construction, incoming residential stock is positioned to easily satisfy local demand, generating favorable purchasing conditions and potentially accommodating expansion that exceeds existing demographic forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Sylvania - Taren Point
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 8 current infrastructure and development projects inside Sylvania - Taren Point, worth an estimated $820 million. A further 109 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $13.6 billion. 19 are already under construction and 56 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and communities. 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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Strategic planning initiatives, major projects, and infrastructure upgrades play a crucial role in shaping local performance. AreaSearch has highlighted 11 projects anticipated to influence the region, among which the most significant include the Florida Street Affordable Housing, 117-131 Taren Point Road Specialised Retail Development, Southgate Shopping Centre Expansion, and Frank Vickery Village Renewal.
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Southgate Shopping Centre Expansion
A 28.7 million dollar expansion of Southgate Shopping Centre, a sub-regional centre serving over 211,000 residents in the Sutherland Shire. The works involved demolition of the former squash courts at 27-29 Melrose Avenue to make way for a three-level extension. A new 1,600 square metre ALDI supermarket is scheduled to open in 2027, joining existing anchors Coles, Kmart and Woolworths. Woolworths is being relocated and enlarged with a new rooftop direct-to-boot collection service. The project also delivers refurbished amenities (including new toilets and a parents' room near Australia Post), upgraded lifts, loading zones and expanded parking.As of April 2026, Kmart has returned to 24-hour trading and centre management has relocated to the bottom of the travelators while staged construction continues. The centre comprises 23,676 square metres of gross lettable area with 1,049 car parks.
117-131 Taren Point Road Specialised Retail Planning Proposal
Proponent-initiated planning proposal to amend Sutherland Shire Local Environmental Plan 2015 by adding specialised retail premises as an additional permitted use for 117-125 and 131 Taren Point Road. The approximately 14,342 sqm E4 General Industrial site already contains large format retail and hire uses, including Harvey Norman, Domayne, Sydney Tools and Kennards Hire. Following public exhibition, Council resolved on 23 February 2026 to liaise with the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure to make the LEP amendment.Any future physical development would require a separate development assessment process.
152-158 Port Hacking Road Townhouses
Development Application approved for 19 townhouses on a 3,720 sqm site at the corner of Box and Port Hacking Roads in Sylvania. The site is strategically positioned with excellent accessibility to public transportation and within walking distance of shopping complexes, parks and schools including Southgate Shopping Centre and Miranda Westfield. The approved development includes thoughtfully designed plans for a seamless build process.
Frank Vickery Village Seniors Housing Expansion
Wesley Mission is advancing a major rezoning proposal to transform Frank Vickery Village into a modern, high-density seniors housing precinct. The masterplan includes up to 518 new independent living units, a 126-bed residential aged care facility, and non-residential amenities such as retail spaces, indoor recreation, and medical centres.
Florida Street Affordable Housing
State Significant Development (SSD-83258708) comprising 8 residential flat buildings ranging from 7 to 9 storeys, delivering a total of 484 dwellings across two stages. Stage 1 features 159 social housing apartments, while Stage 2 includes 325 market dwellings. The project involves basement parking, a new neighborhood park, and communal open spaces to support diverse housing needs.
Salvation Army Miranda Redevelopment
A landmark 16-storey mixed-use precinct developed in partnership between Formus Property and The Salvation Army. The project delivers 116 residential apartments, including dedicated affordable housing, situated above new state-of-the-art community facilities. The ground levels feature Salvation Army welfare services, a worship hall, and community rooms designed to continue their 55-year legacy of service in the Sutherland Shire. The development revitalizes the Miranda town center with high-quality architectural design and integrated public spaces.
Frank Vickery Village Seniors Housing Redevelopment
State Significant Development proposal by Wesley Mission to redevelop and expand Frank Vickery Village into a contemporary seniors living community. The proposal includes approximately 333 new independent living units, retention of existing units, a new 94-bed residential aged care facility, community facilities, heritage conservation, landscaped open space and supporting medical, recreation and retail uses. The project is currently in the NSW Planning Portal Prepare EIS stage following issue of SEARs.
StorHub Miranda Self Storage
Partial demolition and alterations to an existing industrial building to create a brand-new self-storage facility in Miranda, providing secure, flexible, and hassle-free storage solutions as part of StorHub's expansion in Australia.
8,128 residents of Sylvania - Taren Point are employed, from a labour force of 8,487. Unemployment sits at 4.2%, with participation at 59.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.7% 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 market in Sylvania - Taren Point features a well-educated demographic and an established professional services footprint, accompanied by a 4.2% unemployment rate. As of March 2026, employed residents total 8,128, while joblessness sits 0.1% higher than the 4.1% seen across Greater Sydney. Labor force engagement is comparatively subdued, registering 59.9% versus 68.9% throughout Greater Sydney. Census findings indicated that 39.6% of local workers performed their duties from home, though this figure reflects the influence of Covid-19 restrictions at the time. Local workers are concentrated most heavily across health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.
Construction represents a distinct regional specialty, employing local residents at 1.3 times the Greater Sydney rate. In contrast, professional & technical roles are comparatively sparse locally, employing 9.3% of the Sylvania - Taren Point labor base compared with 11.5% across Greater Sydney. A comparison between Census working figures and the resident population highlights the predominantly suburban nature of the district, which provides relatively few internal employment hubs. According to AreaSearch evaluations of ABS and SALM figures for the 12 months to March 2026, a 0.3% rise in total labor force alongside a 0.7% drop in resident employment led to a 1.0 percentage points increase in unemployment. Conversely, Greater Sydney experienced a 1.9% increase in employed persons, a 1.9% expansion of its labor pool, and a slight reduction in unemployment. For broader directional context, Jobs and Skills Australia national employment projections from Mar-26 outline expected industry growth paths over five and ten-year horizons. Across the country, employment is anticipated to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though sector-level trajectories vary widely. When mapped to the industry composition of Sylvania - Taren Point, these national benchmarks imply local employment gains of 6.7% over five years and 13.5% over ten years (noting this represents an illustrative weighting calculation rather than a localized population forecast).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Sylvania - Taren Point is $2,017 a week (about $105,000 a year), with median personal income at $855 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $60,463 a year against an average of $95,149. The average runs 57% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. 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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ATO postcode records compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 place Sylvania - Taren Point among the higher-earning SA2 territories nationally, reporting a median income of $60,463 alongside an average income of $95,149. In comparison, Greater Sydney recorded a median income of $60,817 and an average income of $83,003. Factoring in Wage Price Index increases of 10.32% since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach roughly $66,703 (median) and $104,968 (average) as of March 2026. Across family, household, and individual metrics, Census statistics place local earnings near the 63rd percentile nationwide.
By distribution, 27.8% of residents (4,636 individuals) fall into the weekly bracket of $1,500 - 2,999, which aligns closely with the 30.9% regional proportion. High earners making over $3,000 per week represent 32.7% of the community, underpinning substantial local consumer spending. While residential shelter demands 16.9% of income, strong earning power positions disposable income in the 65th percentile, with the area achieving a SEIFA income placement in the 7th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Sylvania - Taren Point had 5,849 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 64% detached houses and 14% apartments. 36% are owned with a mortgage, 19% rented and 45% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $550 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,817 a month, a total housing cost higher than 79% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 27.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 32.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, the residential landscape of Sylvania - Taren Point was divided between separate houses at 63.5% and alternative dwelling types (comprising apartments, semi-detached, and 'other' dwellings) at 36.6%, whereas Greater Sydney comprised 55.9% standalone houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Outright property ownership reached 44.6%, substantially surpassing metropolitan rates, while mortgaged residences accounted for 36.2% and rented properties formed 19.2%. Monthly mortgage payments averaged a median of $2,817, above the Sydney metro benchmark of $2,427, and weekly median rent stood at $550 compared to $470 across Sydney metro.
When viewed against national figures, local mortgage repayments far exceed the Australian average of $1,863, with weekly rent similarly outstripping the nationwide median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Sylvania - Taren Point counted 5,849 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.6 people each. 37% are couples with children, against 28% couples without children. 23% 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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Households in the area are predominantly family-oriented, making up 75.5% of all residences; this includes couples with children (36.8%), couples without children (27.8%), and single parent families (10.2%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 24.5%, divided between lone person households at 22.9% and group households at 1.6%. The typical household size sits at a median of 2.6 people, slightly below the 2.7 benchmark recorded for Greater Sydney.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
28.5% of adults in Sylvania - Taren Point hold a university qualification, including 20.1% with a bachelor degree and 6.4% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 21.4% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 1,517 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,050 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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Tertiary attainment in Sylvania - Taren Point trails broader metropolitan levels, with 28.5% of people aged 15+ holding a higher education degree compared to 38.0% across Greater Sydney. Bachelor qualifications form the largest segment at 20.1%, with postgraduate qualifications representing 6.4% and graduate diplomas accounting for 2.0%. Meanwhile, vocational and technical credentials show substantial prominence, held by 34.7% of the population aged 15+, consisting of certificates (21.4%) and advanced diplomas (13.3%). Engagement with formal education is widespread, with 27.5% of the local population actively participating in study. This group includes 9.3% attending primary education, 8.1% enrolled in secondary education, and 4.8% undertaking tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Sylvania - Taren Point reaches 97 stops on 29 routes, timetabled for about 1,400 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 1.6 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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An evaluation of local public transport identifies 97 active stops across Sylvania - Taren Point, consisting of a bus transit network. Across these facilities, 29 individual routes operate to deliver 1,438 weekly passenger trips. Overall transport access is strong, with residents located an average of 155 meters from the nearest stop. Because of the area's predominantly suburban character, outward commuting is standard, with private vehicles serving as the primary mode of travel for 89% of commuters. Household vehicle ownership stands at an average of 1.6 per dwelling, exceeding the regional figure.
Additionally, 39.6% of residents worked from home during the 2021 Census, reflecting prevailing COVID-19 settings. Across the entire network, service frequencies average 205 trips per day, which translates to roughly 14 weekly trips per stop.
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69.7% of residents in Sylvania - Taren Point report no long-term health condition. 6.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 68.7% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.4 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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General health metrics across Sylvania - Taren Point track above national standards, according to AreaSearch evaluations of chronic illness and mortality rates. Rates of common medical conditions remain low throughout the broad population and close to countrywide levels among older cohorts, while private health insurance uptake is remarkably strong at approximately 69% of all residents (11,457 people). By contrast, coverage stands at 59.9% across Greater Sydney and 55.7% nationwide. Arthritis and mental health issues represent the primary chronic conditions locally, recorded among 9.3 and 5.6% of residents, respectively. Meanwhile, 69.7% of the community reported having no chronic medical ailments, compared with 74.6% in Greater Sydney.
The working-age population exhibits strong health profiles, while seniors aged 65 and over constitute 26.2% of the local populace (4,364 people), well above the 15.5% share in Greater Sydney. While elderly health outcomes remain positive, their national comparative ranking is somewhat lower than that of the broader local populace.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
27.0% of Sylvania - Taren Point residents were born overseas and 29.7% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (21.7%) and Australian (19.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity within Sylvania - Taren Point exceeds most comparable local areas, with 27.0% of the population born abroad and 29.7% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the predominant religious affiliation, encompassing 69.0% of residents in Sylvania - Taren Point, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. Looking at parental lineage, the most prevalent ancestries across Sylvania - Taren Point are English (21.7%), Australian (19.1%), and Other (10.1%), with the latter falling below the regional benchmark of 16.0%. Divergences also appear in specific ethnic communities, including a notable concentration of Greek ancestry at 9.0% (against 1.9% regionally), Macedonian heritage at 2.3% (against 0.4%), and Lebanese ancestry representing 2.1% (compared to 2.6% across the wider region).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Sylvania - Taren Point is 46, older than 81% of areas nationally. 22.0% 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 profile of Sylvania - Taren Point is notably older than the surrounding region. Based on figures updated to August 2026, retiree and elderly cohorts (65+) account for 26.2% of the population, compared to 15.5% across Greater Sydney, whereas young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) make up only 20.9% locally versus 31.4% regionally. The estimated median age sits at 46 as at August 2026, identical to the 2021 Census figure and 9 years above the Greater Sydney median of 37 recorded at that time, as well as higher than the national Census median of 38.
By 2041, senior cohorts are forecast to drive the majority of demographic growth, adding 1,559 residents (36%) to reach 5,924, while cohorts of children, young adults, and young to middle aged adults are expected to decline.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Sylvania - Taren Point
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 2 months ago all 8 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 68 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (16,430 at the 2021 Census → 16,678 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 (128011531). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.