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The median house price in West Hoxton - Middleton Grange is $1.31m, with units at $970k. House values have moved 7.0% a year compounded over five years.
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West Hoxton - Middleton Grange has an estimated 18,105 residents, up from 17,194 at the 2021 Census — a change of 911 people, or 5.3%. Growth has averaged 1.0% a year over five years. 151 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Natural increase accounts for 53.4% of that increase. That puts 1,955 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 evaluation by AreaSearch, the population of West Hoxton - Middleton Grange stands at approximately 18,105 as of Aug 2026. Compared to the 2021 Census tally of 17,194 people, this indicates an expansion of 911 people (5.3%). This net adjustment is derived by combining the ABS estimated resident population figure of 18,072 recorded as of June 2025 with 151 validated new addresses registered following the Census date. Population density for the locality reaches 1,955 persons per square kilometer, outperforming the benchmark across Australian locations reviewed by AreaSearch. Over the preceding decade, population expansion remained sturdy with a 2.1% compound annual growth rate that exceeded Greater Sydney.
Natural increase served as the primary contributor to these gains, accounting for roughly 53.4% of total local population growth in recent timeframes. Projections published in 2024 (anchored on 2022) by the ABS and Geoscience Australia are applied across SA2 territories by AreaSearch. In instances where locations lack coverage from this series, AreaSearch incorporates NSW State Government SA2 modeling released in 2022 using 2021 as its baseline. Cohort-specific growth trajectories from these sources are also mapped out for all localities over 2032 to 2041. Looking ahead, population growth is projected slightly under the national statistical area midpoint, with an anticipated addition of 2,034 persons by 2041 relative to the newest annual ERP figures, translating to an overall 11.1% gain across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
180 new dwellings have been approved in West Hoxton - Middleton Grange over the past five years, an average of 36 a year. That places the area in the 50th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 2 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 36 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 78% 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 planning permissions in West Hoxton - Middleton Grange have tracked at approximately 36 dwellings per annum, totaling 180 homes approved throughout the preceding 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Because approximately 5 people per year arrived locally for each home completed over the prior 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), additions to stock remain well short of incoming demand, creating upward pricing momentum from heightened buyer rivalry; concurrently, typical development value averages $398,000 per dwelling—under the regional norm—pointing to relatively attainable newly constructed housing. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $95.2 million during this financial year, reflecting solid enterprise investment locally.
Relative to Greater Sydney, building activity across West Hoxton - Middleton Grange is noticeably subdued (88.0% below regional average per person). Subdued new supply commonly underpins healthy buyer demand and capital values for existing properties. Construction volumes also sit under the national benchmark, highlighting local maturity alongside potential statutory planning restrictions. Approvals comprise 78.0% detached houses and 22.0% townhouses or apartments, preserving the established low-density suburban landscape favored by families prioritizing space. This pipeline marks a meaningful pivot from the standing dwelling composition (currently 93.0% houses), driven by a tightening supply of vacant sites as well as evolving preferences and price points. With roughly 806 people per approval, West Hoxton - Middleton Grange reflects an established, fully formed community. Demographic projections suggest that West Hoxton - Middleton Grange will add 2,001 residents up to 2041 (benchmarked against the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Building additions are tracking moderately alongside demographic expansion, although purchasing competition could intensify as the local resident pool swells.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 4 current infrastructure and development projects inside West Hoxton - Middleton Grange, worth an estimated $15 million. A further 112 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $80.4 billion. 44 are already under construction and 42 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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Few elements steer regional development as significantly as infrastructure delivery, strategic public investments, and planning frameworks. AreaSearch has pinpointed 16 projects poised to influence the locality. Prominent initiatives comprise the Fifteenth Avenue Business Hub, Hoxton Park Recycled Water Scheme, Fifteenth Avenue Smart Transit (FAST) Corridor, and Carnes Hill Aquatic and Recreational Precinct, with the key developments outlined below.
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Fifteenth Avenue Business Hub
The Fifteenth Avenue Business Hub is a retail and commercial development within the Western Sydney Parklands, located at 104 Fifteenth Avenue, West Hoxton. The project includes a supermarket, retail outlets, a service station, and a childcare centre, designed to provide essential services and approximately 130 jobs to the local community. It is situated along the 1 billion dollar Fifteenth Avenue Upgrade corridor. Recent activity in early 2026 includes applications for civil works like kerb, gutter, and stormwater infrastructure.
Carnes Hill Aquatic and Recreational Precinct
A $100 million expansion of the Carnes Hill Community and Recreation Precinct. Stage 1 includes a 25m indoor pool, a dedicated learn-to-swim pool, an indoor splashpad, a gymnasium, and health facilities. Following an Expressions of Interest process awarded in March 2026, the project is progressing through design finalization and development application. Future stages are planned to include an outdoor 50m competition pool and a multipurpose hall.
Austral Village
Redevelopment of the existing Austral Shopping Centre into a modern single-storey neighbourhood retail destination. The project features a 3,500 sqm full-line Coles supermarket, a Coles Liquorland, and approximately 2,150 sqm of specialty retail space across 17 tenancies, including medical and fitness suites. The development includes 301 at-grade car parking spaces and a 2,000 sqm pad site reserved for future community facilities to be acquired by Liverpool City Council.
Fifteenth Avenue Smart Transit (FAST) Corridor
A $1 billion transformation of an 8.1km corridor into a high-quality transit link connecting Liverpool CBD to Bradfield city centre and Western Sydney International Airport. The project involves widening Fifteenth Avenue from two to four lanes, installing new signalised intersections, and providing dedicated walking and cycling paths. The design protects land for a future rapid bus transitway to support the '30-minute city' vision. Early safety works and right-turn lane extensions are currently underway as of March 2026, with major corridor construction slated for 2027.
Austral Public School Upgrade
The upgrade for Austral Public School is being delivered in two stages to support a growing student population. Stage 1 involves the construction of 20 new permanent classrooms, 3 new support learning classrooms, and the refurbishment of administration and library facilities. Stage 2, funded in the 2024-25 Budget, will further increase school capacity with planning and design phases occurring in 2026.
Hoxton Park Recycled Water Scheme
A scheme providing recycled water services to new developments to achieve drinking water savings. Includes Glenfield Recycled Water Treatment Plant, pumping stations, reservoirs, and mains, servicing an area of 1,056 hectares.
Coolibah Austral
Coolibah Estate is a boutique residential land release by Brolen Homes offering 26 exclusive homesites with turnkey house and land packages in Austral, Sydney's South West Growth Corridor. Located 850m from Austral Town Centre, 3km from Leppington Train Station and 5km from the M7, the estate offers convenient access to amenities, schools, parks and public transport within the Liverpool LGA.
Gurner Avenue Estate
Gurner Avenue Estate is a masterplanned residential community spanning 10.02 hectares in the South West Growth Area. The development provides 163 house and land allotments designed to meet the growing housing demand in Austral. The project features comprehensive civil infrastructure, internal road networks, and integrated site services. It is strategically positioned to benefit from the Western Sydney Aerotropolis precinct and Leppington railway station, offering high connectivity for future residents.
10,431 residents of West Hoxton - Middleton Grange are employed, from a labour force of 10,734. Unemployment sits at 2.8%, with participation at 75.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.1% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 13,648, about 75% 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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West Hoxton - Middleton Grange boasts a capable labor pool characterized by broad industry coverage and an unemployment rate of only 2.8%, alongside an estimated employment growth rate of 4.9% during the previous year. By March 2026, 10,431 residents were employed, with the local unemployment rate sitting at 1.3% lower than the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%, and workforce participation reaching a robust 75.5% against the Greater Sydney benchmark of 68.9%. Census data indicates that 37.1% of residents worked from home, a figure that may reflect the lingering effects of Covid-19 lockdown measures.
The foremost industry sectors employing local residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Manufacturing demonstrates substantial local specialization, capturing a workforce portion 1.6 times the regional level. Conversely, professional & technical roles are underrepresented, engaging only 5.7% of West Hoxton - Middleton Grange's workforce versus 11.5% in Greater Sydney. Given the disparity between Census working population numbers and the resident labor count, this predominantly suburban residential community offers fewer workplace opportunities locally. AreaSearch assessment of SALM and ABS statistics shows that over the 12 months to March 2026, resident employment expanded by 4.9% while the local labor pool widened by 5.0%, producing an unemployment rise by 0.1 percentage points. Across Greater Sydney over the same timeframe, job numbers expanded by 1.9%, labor force increased by 1.9%, and unemployment declined slightly. Further perspective on long-term labor demand in West Hoxton - Middleton Grange is provided by national projections from Jobs and Skills Australia dated Mar-26. These five and ten-year modeling estimates have been weighted against the local industrial base to project forward trends. While nationwide employment is modeled to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trajectories vary notably across individual industries. Applying these sector-specific rates to the industry distribution of West Hoxton - Middleton Grange indicates local employment should increase by 6.1% over five years and 12.8% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in West Hoxton - Middleton Grange is $2,412 a week (about $125,000 a year), with median personal income at $808 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $59,542 a year against an average of $70,490. 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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Taxpayer income records compiled by AreaSearch from the latest postcode-level ATO statistics indicate a median of $59,542 and an average of $70,490 across the West Hoxton - Middleton Grange SA2 for financial year 2023. These metrics outperform the nationwide baseline, while trailing Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,003. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, updated figures reach roughly $65,687 (median) and $77,765 (average) as of March 2026. In the 2021 Census, household income ranked strongly at the 88th percentile ($2,412 weekly), whereas individual income sat at the 51st percentile.
Income band distribution reveals that 36.8% of locals (6,662 people) earn within the $1,500 - 2,999 category, mirroring the broader metropolitan area where 30.9% falls into this tier. Local spending power is bolstered by 36.2% earning over $3,000 per week, generating strong demand for higher-end retail and services. Although accommodation costs absorb 18.2% of income, strong remuneration places net disposable income at the 84th percentile, with the area ranking in the 7th decile of the SEIFA income scale.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
West Hoxton - Middleton Grange had 4,522 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 93% detached houses and 1% apartments. 58% are owned with a mortgage, 21% rented and 20% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $525 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,427 a month, a total housing cost higher than 95% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 21.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, separate houses constituted 92.9% of the residential stock in West Hoxton - Middleton Grange, while semi-detached dwellings, apartments, and other configurations accounted for 7.1%, contrasting with Sydney metro where standalone houses represented 55.9% and attached alternatives 44.1%. Full home ownership was lower than the metropolitan standard, standing at 20.4%, with mortgaged properties making up 58.3% and rented premises comprising 21.3%. Typical monthly mortgage commitments matched the wider Sydney metro average at $2,427, whereas the median weekly rent stood at $525, relative to $2,427 and $470 across Sydney metro.
When compared against Australian benchmarks, local monthly mortgage obligations exceed the national average of $1,863, and weekly rents track well ahead of the countrywide figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
West Hoxton - Middleton Grange counted 4,522 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,762 today, averaging 3.7 people each. 63% are couples with children, more than in 99% of areas nationally, against 14% couples without children. 8% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the vast majority of local households at 91.2%, made up of 62.6% couples with children, 13.8% couples without children, and 14.0% single parent households. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 8.8%, where single-person residences represent 8.0% and shared group homes make up 0.9%. The typical household consists of 3.7 people, exceeding the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
23.0% of adults in West Hoxton - Middleton Grange hold a university qualification, including 17.5% with a bachelor degree and 4.2% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 19.7% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 4,066 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,039 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 educational attainment in the district is comparatively low, with university qualification holders (23.0%) trailing behind the Greater Sydney benchmark of 38.0%. These educational metrics highlight key avenues for future learning programs. Among higher degrees, bachelor qualifications represent 17.5%, postgraduate awards comprise 4.2%, and graduate diplomas account for 1.3%. Conversely, vocational and technical credentials show strong representation, with 31.8% of residents aged 15+ holding technical qualifications, split between advanced diplomas (12.1%) and certificates (19.7%). Engagement across learning institutions is exceptionally strong, as 35.8% of the local population is actively undertaking formal education.
This comprises 13.0% enrolled in primary school, 10.7% attending secondary school, and 5.9% engaged in higher education coursework.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in West Hoxton - Middleton Grange reaches 49 stops on 60 routes, timetabled for about 2,700 services a week. The typical home sits about 310 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 2.1 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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Analysis of the local network identifies 49 active transport stops across West Hoxton - Middleton Grange, primarily utilizing bus services. These hubs are connected via 60 individual routes, delivering 2,727 weekly passenger trips in aggregate. Public transit accessibility is favorable, with residents generally situated 309 meters from their closest transport facility. Being an outward-commuting suburban enclave, private vehicles dominate travel patterns at 93%. Households maintain an average of 2.1 vehicles per dwelling, above the regional average. In addition, 37.1% of residents were working from home at the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related workplace arrangements.
Transit schedules provide an average of 389 trips per day across the network, translating to roughly 55 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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81.1% of residents in West Hoxton - Middleton Grange report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 89% of areas nationally. 4.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.7 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 and wellness metrics within West Hoxton - Middleton Grange show exceptional results across mortality rates and chronic health measures evaluated by AreaSearch, with younger demographics registering particularly low rates of prevalent conditions, while private health insurance uptake is substantial at approximately 54% of the total population (~9,794 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney. Asthma and arthritis represent the most prevalent ongoing diagnoses locally, affecting 5.4 and 4.5% of residents, respectively, whereas 81.1% reported no chronic medical conditions whatsoever, outperforming the 74.6% benchmark across Greater Sydney. Seniors aged 65 and over account for 9.3% of the population (1,680 people), below the 15.5% observed across Greater Sydney.
While elderly residents enjoy above-average health relative to standard baselines, their national standing is slightly lower than that of the broader local demographic.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
41.5% of West Hoxton - Middleton Grange residents were born overseas and 54.0% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 87% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (11.9%) and Italian (9.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Multicultural representation is pronounced in West Hoxton - Middleton Grange, where 41.5% of residents were born abroad and 54.0% communicate in a language other than English at home. Christianity forms the leading religious faith, practiced by 67.5% of residents in West Hoxton - Middleton Grange, in comparison to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. Examining parental country of birth, the primary ancestries in West Hoxton - Middleton Grange are Other at 32.7% of the community, markedly exceeding the 16.0% regional standard; Australian at 11.9%, trailing the regional proportion of 17.8%; and Italian at 9.4%, notably above the regional rate of 3.4%.
Distinct variations also appear across other cultural backgrounds, with Serbian background representing 2.9% of West Hoxton - Middleton Grange (vs 0.5% regionally), Croatian standing at 2.0% (vs 0.7%), and Spanish accounting for 1.2% (vs 0.6%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of West Hoxton - Middleton Grange is 34, younger than 88% of areas nationally. That is 1 year older than at the 2021 Census. 29.5% 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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The demographic profile of West Hoxton - Middleton Grange combines an expansive youth base with middle-aged parents. Younger residents aged 0 - 24 comprise 38.7% of the population as at August 2026, compared to 30.4% across Greater Sydney, whereas seniors aged 65+ make up 9.3%, against a regional level of 15.5%. AreaSearch calculates a median age of 34 as at August 2026, up from 33 at the 2021 Census, sitting 3 years younger than the Greater Sydney median of 37 recorded at the same Census. Since the Census, the most notable shift occurred within the 25 - 44 cohort, declining from 29.0% to an estimated 26.8%.
Concurrently, the 5 to 14 age bracket reduced from 17.8% to an estimated 15.6%, while the 15 to 24 group increased from 15.0% to 17.4%, pointing to an established local population maturing in place without a large influx of younger incoming families. Projections to 2041 indicate that the elderly and retiree segment will absorb the majority of local growth, gaining 1,335 residents (79%) to reach 3,015, while numbers across youth cohorts and middle-aged adults are expected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for West Hoxton - Middleton Grange
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 | Apr 2026 6 months ago all 4 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 Apr 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 — 151 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (17,194 at the 2021 Census → 18,105 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 (127011597). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.