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The median house price in Wahroonga (West) - Waitara is $2.52m, with units at $805k. House values have moved 4.7% a year compounded over five years.
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Wahroonga (West) - Waitara has an estimated 12,548 residents, up from 11,877 at the 2021 Census — a change of 671 people, or 5.6%. Growth has averaged 1.0% a year over five years. 236 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 100.0% of that increase. That puts 5,947 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to research from AreaSearch, the resident count in Wahroonga (West) - Waitara stands at approximately 12,548 as of Aug 2026. This represents an expansion of 671 people (5.6%) compared to the 11,877 people documented in the 2021 Census. This adjustment stems from an ABS estimated resident population figure of 12,544 recorded as of June 2025 alongside 236 validated new addresses registered following the Census date. With 5,946 persons per square kilometer, the locale ranks among the top 10% nationwide for population density in AreaSearch evaluations, underscoring intense local land demand.
The district outpaced its broader SA3 area (4.6%) with its 5.6% post-2021 census expansion, establishing it as a leading growth pocket. Inbound overseas migration served as the principal catalyst, accounting for virtually all recent population additions. Projections for each SA2 area are sourced by AreaSearch from ABS/Geoscience Australia models published in 2024 using 2022 as their starting point. Where SA2 coverage is absent from this release, SA2-level modeling published by the NSW State Government in 2022 with a 2021 baseline is incorporated. Furthermore, cohort-specific growth rates across these models are mapped to each area spanning the years 2032 to 2041. Looking ahead, local expansion is forecast to outpace the national median across statistical areas, adding 2,182 persons through to 2041 according to the most recent annual ERP population statistics, which equates to an overall gain of 17.4% over 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
288 new dwellings have been approved in Wahroonga (West) - Waitara over the past five years, an average of 57 a year. That places the area in the 77th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 5 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 58 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 26% 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 Wahroonga (West) - Waitara have tracked at an annual rate of roughly 57, delivering 288 homes throughout the preceding 5 financial years. Average new home construction values sit at $500,000, while incoming resident numbers averaged 2.2 per year per dwelling over the last 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), signalling healthy underlying demand supportive of property values. Concurrently, commercial building activity demonstrated strong progress with $32.7 million worth of commercial approvals logged during this financial year. Per capita building volume in Wahroonga (West) - Waitara exceeds Greater Sydney by 70.0%, creating a broad spectrum of purchasing options.
Current residential construction comprises 26.0% detached dwellings alongside 74.0% medium and high-density housing formats. This emphasis on higher-density stock offers attainable price points suited to first-home buyers, investors, and downsizers. A ratio of roughly 602 people per approval highlights the mature nature of this established enclave. According to the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Wahroonga (West) - Waitara is on track to welcome 2,178 residents by 2041. While ongoing residential building is keeping a sound alignment with demographic increases, incoming buyers may face heightened competition as the local population expands.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Wahroonga (West) - Waitara
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 5 current infrastructure and development projects inside Wahroonga (West) - Waitara, worth an estimated $800 million. A further 109 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $50.7 billion. 18 are already under construction and 49 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and sports & recreation. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local area dynamics are heavily shaped by planning frameworks, public infrastructure works, and major capital investments. AreaSearch has pinpointed 13 key developments expected to influence the district. Prominent undertakings include Eastwood Gardens (Waitara), Hornsby Park, The Residences at Wahroonga Estate, and Twin Towers Hornsby, with detailed outlines of the most influential works provided below.
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Eastwood Gardens (Waitara)
Eastwood Gardens (Waitara) is a proposed three-tower residential apartment project opposite Waitara Station, originally promoted by Toplace with around 300 dwellings, retail space and a landscaped podium over basement parking.:contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} As at late 2025, the existing low-rise apartments at 5 Park Avenue and 19-21 Waitara Avenue remain in place and continue to be sold and leased under their established building profiles, indicating that demolition and construction for the Eastwood Gardens scheme have not commenced.:contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1} The site forms part of a broader high-density residential precinct around Mark Taylor Oval that has been planned for multi-unit housing in Hornsby Shire.:contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2} On this basis the project is best treated as a major apartment development within the Residential Development category and the Apartment Developments sub-category.:contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3} Toplace Pty Ltd entered voluntary administration in 2023 and remains under external control, so any future delivery of the Eastwood Gardens concept is uncertain and likely dependent on a new proponent or restructuring outcome.:contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
Hornsby Park
Transformation of the 60-hectare former Hornsby Quarry site into a major regional bush parkland in Sydney's upper north shore. The first stage opened to the public in late March 2026, comprising the Crusher Plant Precinct (lawns, picnic shelters, electric BBQs, accessible toilets, free parking), the Southern Lookout providing fully accessible sweeping views into the volcanic quarry void, and the upgraded Heritage Steps linking the Hornsby Aquatic and Leisure Centre down into the precinct. Construction continues in stages, with future works including the Quarry Loop walking and cycling track, additional scenic lookouts, a bike jump and pump track, and the Old Mans Valley field of play.Longer term masterplan elements feature a freshwater quarry lake, wetlands cascade, lakeside amenities and an accessible lift to the quarry base. The masterplan was designed by Clouston Associates with Hornsby Shire Council. Stage 1 has been supported by the NSW Government through the Stronger Communities Fund.
Linea Apartments (94-98 George Street)
DA-approved mixed-use project within Hornsby town centre: demolition of existing structures and construction of a 13-14 storey building comprising approx. 76 residential units above three levels of commercial floorspace, with recent Section 4.55 modifications lodged in 2025.
Hornsby Park - from quarry to parklands
Transformation of the 60-hectare former Hornsby Quarry site into a major regional parkland. The project is being delivered in stages, with the Crusher Plant Precinct, Southern Lookout, and Heritage Steps opening in March 2026. Current works focus on the Old Mans Valley Field of Play, featuring a multi-purpose sporting field, bike pump and jump tracks, and new community facilities to support the growing population near the Hornsby Town Centre.
Hornsby Town Centre Masterplan and TOD Rezoning
Council's adopted Hornsby Town Centre Masterplan has been implemented through the NSW Government's Hornsby Transport Oriented Development rezoning, which came into effect on 27 November 2024. The rezoning provides capacity for over 6,000 new homes, about 2,900 jobs, affordable housing contributions, new and upgraded open space, a new library, community centre, cultural and creative facilities, better walking and cycling links, and provisions for a new bus interchange. Development applications can now be lodged and assessed under the new planning controls.
The Residences at Wahroonga Estate
Stage 1 of the $1.5 billion Wahroonga Estate masterplan, delivering 128 premium apartments across three six-storey buildings on the 66-hectare Seventh-day Adventist Church precinct. Developed by Capital Corporation in a joint venture with the Church and built by DASCO, the project features curved brick facade design by Group GSA, bespoke interiors by Coco Republic, and landscaped communal spaces with direct access to Coups Creek bushland. Targeting downsizers and owner-occupiers on Sydney's Upper North Shore, adjacent to the Sydney Adventist Hospital.
Braeside Street Road Upgrade
Ku-ring-gai Council is preparing the first stage of upgrades to Braeside Street in Wahroonga (between Eastern Road and Westbrook Avenue). Works include new drainage infrastructure, kerb and gutter construction, pavement rehabilitation and targeted tree management with replanting. The first construction phase is scheduled for early 2026, subject to environmental approvals and Council tendering.
Westfield Hornsby Transport Oriented Development
A major mixed-use redevelopment of Westfield Hornsby within the NSW Government's Transport Oriented Development (TOD) Accelerated Precinct. Following finalised state-led rezoning, the project allows for approximately 6,000 new dwellings across multiple high-rise residential towers (reaching up to 53 storeys), alongside expanded retail, commercial spaces, and 2,900 new jobs. Key infrastructure includes a new public library, a Town Square, a new pedestrian overpass at Hornsby Station, and upgraded open spaces like Burdett Street Park.
6,354 residents of Wahroonga (West) - Waitara are employed, from a labour force of 6,693. Unemployment sits at 5.1%, with participation at 64.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 10,462, about 83% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local labour pool in Wahroonga (West) - Waitara is well educated, featuring notable concentration within the technology domain, a 5.1% unemployment rate, and a 2.6% rise in estimated jobs over the prior year. Employed residents numbered 6,354 as of March 2026, though unemployment sits 0.9% higher than the 4.1% recorded for Greater Sydney, and the local participation rate of 64.7% trails the metropolitan benchmark of 68.9%. Census figures also revealed that 56.5% of working residents operated from home, though this metric should be viewed in the context of Covid-19 lockdown measures.
Resident employment centers primarily around professional & technical services, health care & social assistance, and finance & insurance. In professional & technical fields, the neighborhood demonstrates clear specialization, capturing a workforce proportion 1.6 times above the regional benchmark. Conversely, the construction sector is less prominent, employing only 3.9% of the local workforce relative to 8.6% across Greater Sydney. Comparisons between Census local worker counts and resident worker figures indicate that this predominantly residential district supplies relatively few positions internally. Analysis from AreaSearch using SALM and ABS figures indicates that over a twelve-month span, employment grew by 2.6% while the labour force expanded by 1.4%, leading to a 1.1 percentage point decline in the unemployment rate. Meanwhile, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 1.9% and labour force growth of 1.9%, resulting in only a slight decrease in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia published national employment forecasts for Mar-26 to provide guidance on anticipated future demand in Wahroonga (West) - Waitara. These projections span five and ten-year horizons and have been overlaid onto the local employment structure to anticipate growth trajectories. National employment is projected to rise by 6.6% within five years and by 13.7% within ten years, though expansion varies considerably across different industry sectors. When these sector-specific forecasts are applied to the employment composition of Wahroonga (West) - Waitara, local employment is estimated to grow by 7.7% over five years and by 15.4% over ten years. This calculation represents a basic weighted extrapolation intended for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate localized population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Wahroonga (West) - Waitara is $2,155 a week (about $112,000 a year), with median personal income at $980 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $63,247 a year against an average of $89,018. The average runs 41% 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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According to ATO postcode figures released for financial year 2023 and analyzed by AreaSearch, the median taxpayer income for the Wahroonga (West) - Waitara SA2 stands at $63,247, alongside an average figure of $89,018. These earnings rank exceptionally well across the country and exceed the Greater Sydney median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Applying a 10.32% Wage Price Index increase since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of roughly $69,774 (median) and $98,205 (average) as of March 2026. Across personal, family, and household levels, 2021 Census returns place the area between the 75th and 77th percentiles nationally.
In terms of earnings brackets, the largest cluster encompasses 32.8% of residents (4,115 people) earning $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the metropolitan pattern where 30.9% occupy this tier. Local spending capacity is reinforced by 32.5% of households receiving weekly incomes in excess of $3,000. While residential accommodation absorbs 18.4% of earnings, solid remuneration keeps disposable income at the 72nd percentile, placing the district in the 9th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Wahroonga (West) - Waitara had 4,413 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 27% detached houses and 68% apartments. 33% are owned with a mortgage, 44% rented and 23% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $490 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,380 a month, a total housing cost higher than 91% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 22.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census findings show that separate houses account for 27.1% of residential properties in Wahroonga (West) - Waitara, while 72.9% are comprised of other formats (such as apartments, semi-detached properties, and 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Sydney metro where houses make up 55.9% and other dwellings constitute 44.1%. Full home ownership was lower than the metropolitan standard at 23.0%, with 33.4% of homes carrying a mortgage and 43.6% occupied by tenants. Typical monthly home loan payments were slightly lower than the Sydney metro median at $2,380 compared to $2,427, whereas weekly rental costs sat higher at $490 versus $470.
On a national scale, mortgage commitments in Wahroonga (West) - Waitara stand far above the Australian average of $1,863, and rents substantially exceed the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Wahroonga (West) - Waitara counted 4,413 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,662 today, averaging 2.5 people each. 39% are couples with children, more than in 76% of areas nationally, against 23% couples without children. 26% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.3 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the primary living arrangement, accounting for 72.2% of all households, consisting of 38.7% couples with children, 22.5% couples without children, and 9.7% single parent families. The remaining 27.8% comprises non-family dwellings, where lone person households represent 25.5% and group households represent 2.2%. Household occupancy averages 2.5 people, sitting slightly below the Greater Sydney metric of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
58.1% of adults in Wahroonga (West) - Waitara hold a university qualification, including 34.6% with a bachelor degree and 19.9% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 98% of areas nationally. A further 8.9% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 2,373 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,138 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 throughout Wahroonga (West) - Waitara ranks well above standard benchmarks, with 58.1% of individuals aged 15+ possessing university credentials, compared to 32.2% in NSW and 30.4% across Australia. This educational profile positions the community effectively for knowledge-intensive industries. Bachelor degrees constitute the highest proportion at 34.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 19.9% and graduate diplomas at 3.6%. Meanwhile, technical and vocational training accounts for 19.4% of qualifications for residents aged 15+, divided into advanced diplomas (10.5%) and certificates (8.9%). Study enrollment remains elevated, with 30.1% of the population taking part in structured schooling or study programs.
This total includes 11.5% attending primary education, 5.7% engaged in secondary education, and 5.6% enrolled in tertiary education courses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Wahroonga (West) - Waitara reaches 43 stops on 42 routes, timetabled for about 4,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 160 m from its nearest stop. Trains carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.6 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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Public transit infrastructure within Wahroonga (West) - Waitara comprises 43 active transport stops across rail and bus networks. A collection of 42 distinct routes connects these points, generating 4,062 weekly passenger trips. Accessibility is strong throughout the area, with residents situated an average of 155 meters from their closest transit facility. Being a largely residential setting, commuting is oriented outwards, with cars serving as the primary travel choice at 61%, followed by train travel at 25% and walking at 8%. Motor vehicle ownership averages 0.6 per dwelling, trailing the regional norm.
In addition, 56.5% of residents were working from home at the 2021 Census, which may reflect COVID-19 circumstances. Across all transit lines, timetable schedules provide an average of 580 daily trips, translating to approximately 94 departures per stop on a weekly basis.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
77.0% of residents in Wahroonga (West) - Waitara report no long-term health condition. 6.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 65.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.3 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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General health metrics for Wahroonga (West) - Waitara residents show favorable conditions, with AreaSearch evaluations of health issues and mortality rates aligning closely with national averages. The incidence of standard health conditions remains subdued across both older and younger demographics, while private health insurance adoption is remarkably high, encompassing roughly 65% of the overall population (8,181 people). By comparison, Greater Sydney registers 59.9% and the Australian average sits at 55.7%. The most prevalent diagnosed conditions among residents are mental health issues and arthritis, reported by 5.5 and 5.3% of the community, respectively, while 77.0% indicated they were free of any long-term medical ailments compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 18.5% of the population (2,321 people), exceeding the Greater Sydney figure of 15.5%. Older residents demonstrate above-average health results, with nationwide rankings tracking closely with broader community standards.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
59.4% of Wahroonga (West) - Waitara residents were born overseas and 57.7% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 95% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Chinese (20.6%) and English (14.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Wahroonga (West) - Waitara stands out as one of the most culturally diverse localities nationwide, with 59.4% of residents born overseas and 57.7% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity represents the most common faith, followed by 37.4% of the population. Hinduism displays the most pronounced concentration relative to broader averages, accounting for 15.4% of the community compared to 5.2% across Greater Sydney. Regarding ancestral background based on parental birthplace, the three primary groups in Wahroonga (West) - Waitara are Chinese at 20.6% (well above the 8.4% regional average), Other at 16.5%, and English at 14.5%.
Notable proportional differences appear across several other backgrounds as well: Korean residents make up 3.6% locally compared to 1.1% regionally, Indian ancestry accounts for 10.9% versus 3.6%, and Russian ancestry represents 0.7% compared to 0.4%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Wahroonga (West) - Waitara is 39. That is 1 year older than at the 2021 Census. 21.5% 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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Demographic age brackets in Wahroonga (West) - Waitara correspond closely with Greater Sydney, showing a maximum variance of only 3.6 percentage points across the four main categories. The median age is estimated at 39 as at August 2026, rising from 38 at the 2021 Census and sitting 2 years above the Greater Sydney mark of 37 recorded in that Census. Since the Census, residents in the middle-aged and pre-retiree bracket (45 - 64) expanded from 19.2% to an estimated 21.9%. Long-term projections through 2041 anticipate the most substantial growth among the senior cohort (65+), which is expected to rise by 1,486 residents (64%) to reach 3,807, while younger to mid-life adult cohorts are forecast to decline over this timeframe.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Wahroonga (West) - Waitara
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 · Jun 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 | Dec 2025 9 months ago all 5 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 Dec 2025. | ||
| 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 — 236 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (11,877 at the 2021 Census → 12,548 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 (121021579). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.