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The median house price in Toongabbie - Constitution Hill is $1.50m, with units at $775k. House values have moved 4.8% a year compounded over five years.
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Toongabbie - Constitution Hill has an estimated 23,980 residents, up from 22,853 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,127 people, or 4.9%. Growth has averaged 0.6% a year over five years. That puts 3,206 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 Toongabbie - Constitution Hill reached approximately 23,980 as of Aug 2026. Relative to the 2021 Census tally of 22,853 people, this represents an expansion of 1,127 people (4.9%). This upward movement is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population figure of 23,933 alongside 53 validated new addresses recorded after the census benchmark. With a density of 3,205 persons per square kilometer, the locality sits within the upper quartile of Australian areas evaluated by AreaSearch. Furthermore, the 4.9% post-census gain sits within 2.4 percentage points of the wider state figure (7.3%), underscoring solid underlying growth momentum.
Inflow from overseas migration served as the core growth engine, generating around 86.9% of total net additions across recent tracking windows. Projections generated jointly by the ABS and Geoscience Australia (published in 2024 using 2022 as baseline) are incorporated by AreaSearch for local SA2 modeling, supplemented by 2022 NSW State Government SA2 forecasts (based on 2021) wherever gaps exist. Age-specific trajectory rates derived across these datasets are likewise carried forward for all areas covering 2032 to 2041. Looking toward long-term demographic patterns, overall growth is projected to track marginally beneath the nationwide SA2 median, with current annual ERP benchmarks pointing to an addition of 2,013 persons by 2041, representing a cumulative 16-year increase of 8.2%.
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568 new dwellings have been approved in Toongabbie - Constitution Hill over the past five years, an average of 113 a year. That places the area in the 64th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 5 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 115 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 49% 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 Toongabbie - Constitution Hill have averaged roughly 113 homes per annum, totaling 568 approved dwellings over the preceding 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Incoming resident volume has balanced well against new dwelling creation at an average pace of 1.2 new residents per year per approved home over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), sustaining orderly market equilibrium, while typical construction costs stand at $447,000 per dwelling in alignment with broader regional averages. Commercial activity has also displayed healthy momentum, evidenced by $64.8 million in non-residential building approvals sanctioned during the ongoing financial year.
Per capita residential construction in Toongabbie - Constitution Hill trails Greater Sydney by 17.0%, placing the precinct around the 60th percentile across the country. Recent construction activity reveals a split between standalone houses (49.0%) and medium-to-high density formats (51.0%). This push into attached and multi-unit developments provides attainable price points suited to first-time purchasers, downsizers, and property investors. It also marks a visible departure from the prevailing housing stock (wherein 68.0% are detached dwellings), reflecting constraints on greenfield land availability, evolving household preferences, and rising requirements for diverse, economical housing choices. With approximately 222 people per approval, the district exhibits low-density development metrics. Projections based on the most recent quarterly calculation from AreaSearch anticipate that Toongabbie - Constitution Hill will add 1,966 residents through to 2041. Provided building volumes persist near current thresholds, incoming housing capacity appears well-positioned to absorb future demand, supporting healthy market conditions for incoming buyers and potentially facilitating expansion above existing baselines.
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AreaSearch tracks 15 current infrastructure and development projects inside Toongabbie - Constitution Hill, worth an estimated $196 million. A further 156 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $95.3 billion. 30 are already under construction and 87 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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Strategic public works and urban development initiatives play a decisive role in shaping local community growth. AreaSearch has pinpointed a total of 57 infrastructure projects positioned to influence the district, highlighted by key developments such as the Pendle Hill Active Transport Link (Stage 2), Toongabbie Town Centre Public Domain Plan, Civic Link Pendle Hill, and The Aurelia Mixed Use Development.
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Toongabbie Town Centre Public Domain Plan
Public domain revitalisation plan for Toongabbie town centre, adopted by Cumberland City Council on 21 August 2024. The plan guides delivery of consistently high-quality public realm including streetscape treatments, material palettes for surface treatments, street furniture, landscaping and finishes. It supports future work by Council, landowners and developers in achieving desired public domain outcomes. First stage of works will focus on improvements to Aurelia Street, Portico Park and Girraween Park. Works are to be included in Council's capital works program, with development contributions collected and reserved for this purpose.The plan supports place-based outcomes for creating healthy, creative, culturally rich and socially connected communities.
Civic Link Pendle Hill
A new pedestrian and cycle link connecting Joyce Street Park through to Pendle Hill Station, forming a key active transport connection within the Pendle Hill Town Centre. The project includes realignment of a pedestrian crossing at Joyce Street and roundabout modifications at Purdie Lane, as well as upgrades to Joyce Street Park including improved seating, paving, landscaping, a bubbler and smart city integration. The link is a component of the Pendle Hill Public Domain Plan adopted by Cumberland Council in 2023, which revitalises the local centre by improving walkability and cycling permeability.The pedestrian crossing realignment was before the Cumberland Traffic Committee in April 2025.
Pendle Hill Active Transport Link (Stage 2)
Construction of a new shared user path connecting Binalong Road to Magowar Road via Tandarra Park and Pendle Hill Creek. The project includes a 3.5m wide path, a new bridge crossing at Pendle Hill Creek, and installation of solar lighting to enhance safety and connectivity for pedestrians and cyclists in the Cumberland area.
Fitzwilliam Road Traffic Safety Upgrade
Traffic safety and intersection upgrade project by the City of Parramatta Council, installing a painted Seagull Island and adjusted line markings on Fitzwilliam Road at Greenleaf Street. The upgrade provides a dedicated, safer staged right-turn facility for vehicles turning into and out of Greenleaf Street.
25-27 Reynolds Street Old Toongabbie
Low-rise residential apartment development comprising 12 dwellings across a 2-storey building in Old Toongabbie. The project is designed by JS Architects and approved by the City of Parramatta Council. The site spans approximately 2,535 square metres (R3 zoned), providing 27 car spaces. The development remains in pre-construction phase as of early 2025, with no confirmed completion date.
Wentworth Estate
Boutique low-rise apartment development comprising 24 residences across 3 levels with 1, 2 and 3 bedroom configurations. Apartments range from 56 to 325 square metres with quality kitchen fit-outs, European appliances and Caesarstone benchtops. The development includes 31 car spaces and 12 bike spaces. Located 3 minutes walk from Wentworthville Train Station and close to Westmead Hospital and the Great Western Highway. DA approved; currently in pre-construction phase with completion anticipated in 2026. Marketed by Century 21 Advantage Wentworthville.
21-21A Tucks Road Toongabbie
Proposed development of two residential flat buildings containing 68 apartments across 4 storeys, including 34 affordable rental housing units. A Site Compatibility Certificate was issued by the NSW Planning Portal in October 2020. Development Application DA2024/0646 was publicly exhibited February-March 2025 and was refused by City of Parramatta Council staff in July 2025. The project status is currently stalled pending any appeal or revised application.
Binalong Park Upgrade
$3.6 million facility upgrade to Binalong Park in Old Toongabbie, featuring improved sports field lighting, boundary fencing, groundwork, and modernised changeroom facilities for local sports clubs.
13,726 residents of Toongabbie - Constitution Hill are employed, from a labour force of 14,260. Unemployment sits at 3.7%, with participation at 71.7%. 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 18,802, about 78% 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 labor market in Toongabbie - Constitution Hill features a highly skilled population with a strong presence of professional services. Over the previous year, employment is projected to grow by 3.1%, while the unemployment rate remains low at 3.7%. According to data from March 2026, 13,726 residents are currently employed. This area's unemployment rate sits at 0.4% lower than the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%. Workforce participation stands at 71.7%, which is slightly above the Greater Sydney figure of 68.9%. Census data indicates that 44.4% of residents work from home, although these figures may reflect lingering effects from Covid-19 lockdown periods.
Local workers are predominantly engaged in health care & social assistance, professional & technical roles, and the retail trade sector. Concentration is especially pronounced across health care & social assistance, which employs personnel at 1.2 times the wider metropolitan proportion. Conversely, the professional & technical segment accounts for 9.7% of the resident workforce, trailing the Greater Sydney standard of 11.5%. Given its core residential character, the district generates relatively constrained employment opportunities internally, as demonstrated by the variance between the local working population and resident worker counts at the Census. According to AreaSearch evaluations of ABS and SALM series, the annual period delivered a 3.1% rise in employed residents alongside a 3.3% expansion in the aggregate workforce, resulting in an unemployment increase of 0.2 percentage points. Across Greater Sydney over the same timeframe, jobs grew by 1.9%, the labor pool enlarged by 1.9%, and unemployment declined slightly. Strategic modeling from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 offers medium-to-long term perspectives on local labor demand through five- and ten-year sectoral outlooks mapped against local job compositions. Nationally, total employment is expected to lift by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% across ten years, with distinct variations across industries. Transposing these sector trajectories onto the local industry footprint indicates prospective employment expansion of 6.9% across five years and 14.2% across a ten-year timeframe (noting this represents a weighted mathematical extrapolation for illustrative purposes without accounting for localized demographic shifts).
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Median household income in Toongabbie - Constitution Hill is $2,012 a week (about $105,000 a year), with median personal income at $807 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $59,350 a year against an average of $69,966. 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 aggregated ATO tax records compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, the Toongabbie - Constitution Hill SA2 logged a median taxable income of $59,350 and an average of $69,966. While modestly above national standards, these figures sit beneath the Greater Sydney benchmarks of $60,817 (median) and $83,003 (average). Applying the 10.32% Wage Price Index increase recorded since financial year 2023 generates updated March 2026 income estimates of approximately $65,475 for the median and $77,186 for the average. In the 2021 Census, household weekly income reached the 66th percentile ($2,012 weekly), whereas personal earnings sat at the 50th percentile.
The dominant income bracket spans $1,500 - 2,999, capturing 30.8% of local earners (7,385 people), mirroring regional patterns where 30.9% occupy the same tier. Shelter obligations absorb 16.2% of earnings, yet favorable aggregate wages place disposable income at the 66th percentile, aligning with a SEIFA income decile position in the 6th decile.
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Toongabbie - Constitution Hill had 7,654 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 68% detached houses and 10% apartments. 36% are owned with a mortgage, 33% rented and 31% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $438 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,200 a month. Rent absorbs 21.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.2%. 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 most recent Census data, the residential composition of Toongabbie - Constitution Hill featured 67.7% houses alongside 32.3% other dwellings, which includes semi-detached units, apartments, and other housing types. This distribution contrasts with the Sydney metro region, where houses account for 55.9% and other dwellings make up 44.1%. Home ownership in Toongabbie - Constitution Hill stood at 31.4%, surpassing the Sydney metro level, with the remaining properties being mortgaged at 36.1% or rented at 32.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in this area fell short of the Sydney metro average of $2,200, whereas the median weekly rent was recorded at $438, compared to Sydney metro figures of $2,427 and $470 respectively.
On a national scale, mortgage repayments in Toongabbie - Constitution Hill were notably higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rental costs were substantially above the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Toongabbie - Constitution Hill counted 7,654 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.8 people each. 40% are couples with children, more than in 80% of areas nationally, against 22% couples without children. 21% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the predominant living arrangement, making up 75.7% of local households, partitioned into couples with children (40.4%), couples without children (22.3%), and single parent families (11.6%). Non-family living structures comprise 24.3%, consisting primarily of single-person dwellings at 21.0% and shared group households at 3.3%. The typical household accommodates a median of 2.8 people, surpassing the Greater Sydney benchmark of 2.7.
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37.2% of adults in Toongabbie - Constitution Hill hold a university qualification, including 23.0% with a bachelor degree and 11.9% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 17.4% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 2,040 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,030 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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Attainment figures show that 37.2% of residents hold tertiary degrees, tracking below the broader SA3 benchmark of 50.2% and highlighting scope for further educational expansion. Bachelor-level credentials represent the largest component at 23.0%, complemented by postgraduate qualifications (11.9%) and graduate diplomas (2.3%). Vocational learning forms an important pillar within the community, with 27.9% of the population aged 15+ possessing trade qualifications, divided between advanced diplomas (10.5%) and certificate-level courses (17.4%). Active learning enrollment across the suburb is considerable, with 31.3% of the community undertaking formal studies. This cohort comprises 10.1% attending primary schooling, 7.8% enrolled in secondary education, and 6.7% engaged in tertiary courses.
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Public transport in Toongabbie - Constitution Hill reaches 119 stops on 52 routes, timetabled for about 5,400 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 1.3 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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The local transit framework encompasses 119 active transport stops servicing Toongabbie - Constitution Hill across rail and bus networks. These facilities connect to 52 individual routes that deliver a combined 5,432 weekly passenger trips. Overall transport connectivity is rated as excellent, with dwellings situated an average of 159 meters from the closest boarding point. Reflecting typical suburban commuter flows, private vehicles represent the main commuting choice at 77%, while rail accounts for 14% and bus travel captures 5%. Households maintain an average of 1.3 vehicles per dwelling, while 44.4% of workers reported working from home during the 2021 Census amidst prevailing COVID-19 settings.
Combined network activity provides an average of 776 trips per day across all local corridors, translating to roughly 45 weekly trips for each designated boarding location. The corresponding map identifies the 100 closest transit stops relative to the geographic centroid.
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73.0% of residents in Toongabbie - Constitution Hill report no long-term health condition. 5.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 53.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.5 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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Community wellness metrics across Toongabbie - Constitution Hill align closely with nationwide standards based on AreaSearch mortality and illness evaluations, demonstrating subdued chronic illness rates across the general populace alongside somewhat elevated instances within older, vulnerable age groups. Membership in private health insurance slightly outpaces the national SA2 average at around 54% of residents (~12,925 people), while trailing the Greater Sydney level of 59.9%. The most widespread chronic ailments reported locally are arthritis and asthma, affecting 7.0 and 6.2% of inhabitants respectively, while 73.0% of the populace reported no long-term medical conditions, comparable to 74.6% across Greater Sydney.
Working-age cohorts maintain strong overall health profiles with minimal disease burden. Residents aged 65 and over constitute 17.6% of the population (4,225 people), outnumbering the 15.5% share observed across Greater Sydney, with senior health indicators presenting certain vulnerabilities despite maintaining favorable national relative rankings.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
45.5% of Toongabbie - Constitution Hill residents were born overseas and 48.0% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 88% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (16.5%) and English (15.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural plurality is pronounced in Toongabbie - Constitution Hill, where 45.5% of the population was born abroad and 48.0% communicate in a language other than English at home. Christianity stands as the primary religious affiliation, encompassing 51.3% of local residents. The suburb also demonstrates a significant concentration of Hinduism adherents, who account for 19.5% of the population, markedly above the Greater Sydney proportion of 5.2%. Looking at parental birthplace records, the leading ancestral backgrounds in Toongabbie - Constitution Hill are Other (19.6%), Australian (16.5%), and English (15.3%). Pronounced demographic divergence is evident across specific communities, notably Indian ancestry at 11.5% locally compared with 3.6% across the wider region, Lebanese background at 4.0% against 2.6% regionally, and Sri Lankan heritage at 1.2% versus 0.3%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Toongabbie - Constitution Hill is 38. 27.5% 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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Age distributions in Toongabbie - Constitution Hill align consistently with Greater Sydney benchmarks, with deviations across major brackets capped at 2.5 percentage points. As of August 2026, the estimated median age is 38, matching the 2021 Census result and sitting 1 year older than the metropolitan benchmark of 37 recorded at that time. Forward demographic shifts toward 2041 will be led by the senior demographic (65+), which is projected to expand by 1,295 residents (31%) to reach 5,520, contrasted by an expected contraction in early-to-mid career adults.
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Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Toongabbie - Constitution Hill
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 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 | Sep 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 2 months ago all 16 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 — 53 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (22,853 at the 2021 Census → 23,980 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 (125041493). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.