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The median house price in Wahroonga (West) - Waitara is $2.50m, with units at $790k. House values have moved 4.6% a year compounded over five years.
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Wahroonga (West) - Waitara has an estimated 12,549 residents, up from 11,877 at the 2021 Census — a change of 672 people, or 5.7%. Growth has averaged 1.0% a year over five years. 163 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 the analysis conducted by AreaSearch, the resident count in Wahroonga (West) - Waitara stands at approximately 12,549 as of May 2026. This represents an addition of 672 residents (5.7%) compared to the 11,877 individuals recorded during the 2021 Census. This population shift is calculated utilizing the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population figure of 12,544, combined with 163 validated new addresses registered since the Census. Such population numbers translate to a density of 5,947 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality within the highest 10% of all areas evaluated nationwide by AreaSearch and highlighting the intense demand for local land.
The 5.7% expansion rate since the 2021 census outpaced the broader SA3 region (4.5%), positioning the suburb as a primary driver of growth locally. This upward trajectory was almost exclusively powered by incoming overseas migration, which served as the primary contributor to population increases in recent times. AreaSearch incorporates population projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia published in 2024, using 2022 as the baseline year. For locations lacking this coverage, projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 with a 2021 baseline are substituted. Age-specific growth patterns derived from these sources are projected forward for the years 2032 to 2041. Future demographic forecasts suggest this locality will experience expansion exceeding the national median, with expectations to add 2,321 residents by 2041 based on the most recent annual ERP statistics, representing a long-term growth rate of 18.5% over the 16-year timeframe.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
115 new dwellings have been approved in Wahroonga (West) - Waitara over the past five years, an average of 23 a year. That is 1.9 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 20 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 55% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 199, running ahead of that longer-run average. 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 in Wahroonga (West) - Waitara average approximately 23 properties annually, with a total of 115 dwellings approved during the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, alongside 183 approvals recorded thus far in FY-26. Because an average of 5.5 new residents entered the area for every single home constructed over those 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), local demand continues to outstrip construction volume, a dynamic that typically intensifies buyer competition and drives up prices, while newly approved dwellings carry an average construction value of $463,000—slightly higher than the wider regional average—pointing to a focus on premium builds.
Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $32.7 million during the current financial year, highlighting robust commercial development locally. Wahroonga (West) - Waitara exhibits a dwelling approval rate per capita that is approximately two-thirds of that found in Greater Sydney. This area ranks within the 20th percentile across national assessments, which limits the variety of available properties for buyers and encourages interest in existing stock. The level of construction activity remains below the national average, a trend that aligns with a mature market and suggests potential restrictions on new development. The composition of new buildings consists of 55.0% detached houses and 45.0% medium and high-density housing, demonstrating a broadening selection of medium-density options that cater to various price ranges, including traditional family residences and more economical compact units. Despite the current mix, developers are constructing a higher proportion of traditional houses than the 27.0% recorded at Census, which signals sustained demand for family homes even as density pressures increase. The market maturity is further evidenced by the ratio of 855 people per dwelling approval. Demographic projections indicate that Wahroonga (West) - Waitara is set to add 2,316 residents by 2041, calculated from the latest quarterly estimates by AreaSearch. If the current pace of construction persists, the supply of new dwellings may not keep pace with this influx, potentially worsening competition among buyers and supporting upward pressure on property values.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Wahroonga (West) - Waitara
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AreaSearch tracks 5 current infrastructure and development projects inside Wahroonga (West) - Waitara, worth an estimated $800 million. A further 89 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $50.3 billion. 15 are already under construction and 32 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities, precincts & urban renewal. 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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Changes to local infrastructure, major development projects, and urban planning decisions can influence the performance of a suburb. In total, 13 projects have been identified by AreaSearch as having a potential impact on the locality. Key developments include Eastwood Gardens (Waitara), Hornsby Park, The Residences at Wahroonga Estate, and Twin Towers Hornsby, with details provided on those most likely to be relevant.
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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 64.6%. 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 10,463, 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 workforce in Wahroonga (West) - Waitara is characterized by high levels of education, with the technology sector showing particularly strong representation. The unemployment rate is recorded at 5.1%, and annual employment growth is estimated at 2.6%. As of March 2026, the employed resident population stands at 6,354, with an unemployment rate that sits 0.9% higher than the 4.1% rate seen across Greater Sydney, while the participation rate of 64.6% is below the metropolitan standard of 69.1%. Census details reveal that a substantial 56.5% of workers operated from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of pandemic-related restrictions.
The primary sectors employing local residents are professional & technical services, health care & social assistance, and finance & insurance. Specialization in professional & technical services is particularly pronounced, with its share of the workforce reaching 1.6 times the regional benchmark. In contrast, the construction sector is underrepresented, employing just 3.9% of local workers compared to the Greater Sydney average of 8.6%. The comparison between the number of local jobs and the size of the resident workforce suggests that this heavily residential neighborhood provides limited employment opportunities within its own boundaries. AreaSearch's analysis of SALM and ABS statistics shows that during the 12-month period ending March 2026, the count of employed residents rose by 2.6% while the total labor force grew by 1.4%, leading to a decrease in the unemployment rate of 1.1 percentage points. Over the same timeframe, Greater Sydney saw employment expand by 1.9% and the labor force grow by 1.9%, accompanied by a minor reduction in unemployment. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia issued in May-25 offer additional perspective on prospective labor demand in Wahroonga (West) - Waitara. These five and ten-year projections have been aligned with the local industry profile to estimate future growth trends. While aggregate national employment is projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary widely by industry. Applying these sectoral growth estimates directly to the local employment structure suggests that resident employment could rise by 7.7% over five years and 15.4% over ten years, representing a basic weighted projection for comparison that does not incorporate local population forecasts.
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 the latest postcode-level ATO data released for the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in the Wahroonga (West) - Waitara SA2 earn a median income of $63,247 and an average income of $89,018. These figures are exceptionally high on a national scale, comparing to a median of $60,817 and an average of $83,003 across Greater Sydney. Factoring in a Wage Price Index increase of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates would stand at approximately $69,774 for the median and $98,205 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census data indicates that household, family, and individual incomes in the area rank high nationally, falling between the 75th and 77th percentiles.
The largest income bracket contains 32.8% of taxpayers earning between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly (4,116 residents), which is similar to the metropolitan average of 30.9% for this range. A high concentration of top earners, with 32.5% receiving more than $3,000 weekly, points to strong financial resources in the suburb. High housing costs account for 18.4% of earnings, yet strong incomes keep disposable funds at the 72nd percentile, and the area ranks in the 9th decile on the SEIFA index of relative financial advantage.
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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The distribution of housing types in Wahroonga (West) - Waitara at the time of the last Census consisted of 27.1% standalone houses and 72.9% alternative dwellings, such as semi-detached homes and apartments, compared to 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings across metropolitan Sydney. Home ownership rates in the suburb lagged behind the metropolitan benchmark, standing at 23.0%, with the remaining properties being held under mortgages (33.4%) or rented (43.6%). The median mortgage repayment in the suburb was $2,380 per month, which was lower than the Sydney metropolitan average of $2,427, while the median weekly rent was $490, compared to the metropolitan average of $470.
On a national scale, monthly mortgage payments in the suburb are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are above the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Wahroonga (West) - Waitara counted 4,413 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,663 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 make up the majority of local households at 72.2%, consisting of couples with children at 38.7%, couples without children at 22.5%, and single-parent households at 9.7%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 27.8% of households, with single-person households representing 25.5% and group share houses making up 2.2% of the total. The median household size of 2.5 residents is smaller than the Greater Sydney average 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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The level of education achieved by residents in Wahroonga (West) - Waitara is higher than broader benchmarks, with 58.1% of the population aged 15 and over holding a university qualification, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% across NSW. This educational profile positions the suburb well for industries requiring specialized knowledge. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 34.6%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 19.9% and graduate diplomas at 3.6%. Vocational qualifications are held by 19.4% of those aged 15 and over, consisting of advanced diplomas at 10.5% and certificate-level qualifications at 8.9%.
Enrollment in education is high in the area, with 30.1% of residents currently undertaking formal study. This student population includes 11.5% attending primary schools, 5.7% enrolled in secondary education, and 5.6% attending tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
Schools Detail
Public transport in Wahroonga (West) - Waitara reaches 43 stops on 43 routes, timetabled for about 5,200 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 transport options in Wahroonga (West) - Waitara include 43 active transport stops consisting of train stations and bus stops. These locations are serviced by 43 individual routes, which combine to offer 5,177 passenger services weekly. Transport accessibility is high, with residents living an average of 155 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the residential nature of the suburb, the majority of workers commute outside the area, with private vehicles remaining the primary mode of travel at 61%, followed by train travel at 25% and walking at 8%. Vehicle ownership averages 0.6 cars per household, which is below the metropolitan average.
A high proportion of residents, 56.5%, worked from home according to the 2021 Census, a figure that may reflect pandemic conditions. Service frequency across all local transport routes averages 739 trips daily, which represents approximately 120 weekly services per stop.
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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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Health outcomes for residents of Wahroonga (West) - Waitara are favorable, with AreaSearch's analysis of mortality figures and health conditions showing results that align with national averages. The rate of common health issues is low across both young and old age brackets, and the level of private health insurance coverage is high, representing approximately 65% of the population (8,181 people). This compares to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent medical conditions reported among local residents are mental health issues and arthritis, affecting 5.5% and 5.3% of the population, respectively.
Meanwhile, 77.0% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. The suburb has 19.8% of its population aged 65 and over (2,487 people), which is higher than the Greater Sydney average of 15.5%. Health status among older residents is positive, with national health rankings matching those of the broader population.
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 ranks among the most culturally diverse localities in Australia, with 57.7% of residents speaking a language other than English at home and 59.4% born outside of Australia. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 37.4% of the population. However, Hinduism shows the most significant overrepresentation relative to regional norms, accounting for 15.4% of the local population compared to the Greater Sydney average of 5.2%. Regarding parental country of birth, the three largest ancestry groups in Wahroonga (West) - Waitara are Chinese at 20.6% of the population (higher than the metropolitan average of 8.4%), Other at 16.5%, and English at 14.5%.
There are also differences in the representation of other ethnic backgrounds, with Korean residents making up 3.6% of the population compared to 1.1% across the region, Indian residents representing 10.9% compared to 3.6% regionally, and Russian residents accounting for 0.7% compared to 0.4% regionally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Wahroonga (West) - Waitara is 39. That is 1 year older than at the 2021 Census. 21.1% 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 median age of 39 in Wahroonga (West) - Waitara is slightly higher than the Greater Sydney average of 37 and close to the national average of 38. Compared to the metropolitan average, the 35 to 44 age bracket is overrepresented at 20.1% of the local population, while the 25 to 34 age bracket is underrepresented at 11.8%. The local concentration of residents aged 35 to 44 is higher than the national average of 14.3%. Post-2021 Census data shows the average age of residents has risen by 1.1 years, with the median age increasing from 38 to 39.
Notable changes include the 75 to 84 cohort growing from 5.8% to 7.4% of the population, and the 45 to 54 cohort increasing from 11.2% to 12.7%. Conversely, the 0 to 4 age group fell from 6.7% to 4.9% and the 35 to 44 bracket declined from 21.9% to 20.1%. By 2041, the age structure of the suburb is projected to change, led by a 74% increase in the 75 to 84 cohort (representing an increase of 685 people, moving from 926 to 1,612). Residents aged 65 and over are expected to account for 59% of total population growth, highlighting local aging trends, while the 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 cohorts are projected to decrease in size.
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 Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 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 May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 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 Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Dec 2025 8 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 5 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) | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 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 — 163 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (11,877 at the 2021 Census → 12,549 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 May 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.