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The median house price in West Pennant Hills is $2.75m, with units at $2.33m. House values have moved 3.6% a year compounded over five years.
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West Pennant Hills has an estimated 12,546 residents, down from 12,683 at the 2021 Census — a change of 137 people, or 1.1%. The population has thinned by an average 0.6% a year over five years, slower than 96% of areas nationally. That puts 1,602 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 by AreaSearch, the resident count of West Pennant Hills stands at approximately 12,546 as of Aug 2026. This represents a contraction of 137 people (1.1%) relative to the 2021 Census tally of 12,683 people. Such movement is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population figure of 12,534 alongside 94 validated new addresses recorded post-Census. With 1,602 persons per square kilometer, the locality's density exceeds the broader average across areas evaluated nationally by AreaSearch. Inbound international migration served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 82.2% of net additions in recent times.
SA2 projections published in 2024 by ABS/Geoscience Australia (utilising 2022 as their baseline) are incorporated by AreaSearch, supplemented by 2022 NSW State Government SA2 modeling (with a 2021 base year) wherever coverage gaps exist. Cohort-specific expansion rates derived from these sources are extended across all districts between 2032 and 2041. Looking ahead, local growth is slated to track marginally beneath the nationwide SA2 median, with the population projected to rise by 1,093 persons to 2041 based on recent annual ERP counts, representing an overall expansion of 8.6% across the 16 years.
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484 new dwellings have been approved in West Pennant Hills over the past five years, an average of 96 a year. That places the area in the 56th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 8 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 97 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 37% 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 in West Pennant Hills have averaged roughly 96 dwellings annually, totaling 484 residences across the 5 financial years from FY-22 to FY-26. Amid recent population contraction, accommodation additions have aligned well with local requirements to maintain balanced conditions and ample purchasing choices. The mean construction value of $736,000 per dwelling highlights building activity geared predominantly toward the upper-tier residential market. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have totaled $50,000 this financial year, underscoring a strong residential emphasis. Per capita residential construction in West Pennant Hills stands at approximately three-fourths the level observed across Greater Sydney, positioning the locality in the 78th percentile among nationwide areas.
Recent approvals are split between separate houses (37.0%) and medium-to-high density formats like townhouses and apartments (63.0%). This transition toward higher-density building provides attainable entry points for downsizers, newcomers, and property investors. It also marks a departure from the established housing stock (where detached houses constitute 92.0%), pointing to constraints on greenfield land, shifting lifestyle preferences, and heightened demand for varied price points. A ratio of roughly 138 people per dwelling approval reflects the suburb's low-density profile. Demographic projections indicate that West Pennant Hills will add 1,081 residents through to 2041, benchmarked against AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimates. Existing rates of home building appear well suited to accommodate this incoming demand, sustaining favorable buyer conditions and potentially enabling demographic expansion beyond baseline forecasts.
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 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside West Pennant Hills, worth an estimated $886 million. A further 110 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $35.1 billion. 32 are already under construction and 52 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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Local economic and social outcomes are heavily shaped by planning decisions, major projects, and infrastructure investments. A total of 15 key developments have been tracked by AreaSearch with the potential to influence the district. Prominent undertakings include the Pennant Hills Road and North Rocks Road Intersection Upgrade, 154-158 Castle Hill Road Cherrybrook Development, Highforest by Mirvac, and the Regis Carlingford Aged Care Facility, with the primary projects outlined below.
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Highforest by Mirvac
Highforest is a major Mirvac residential community on the former IBM site beside Cumberland State Forest in West Pennant Hills. The project will deliver 414 homes comprising 165 houses and 249 apartments, with public open space, walking trails, play areas, the proposed Highforest Club and sustainability features including all-electric homes, solar panels and a targeted 6 Star Green Star Communities rating. Construction is underway; Mirvac reported in October 2025 that first Treeview residents were expected shortly and apartment structures had reached levels 6 and 7, then reported in December 2025 that the apartment precinct had topped out.
Pennant Hills Road and North Rocks Road Intersection Upgrade
This intersection capacity upgrade in Carlingford is being delivered by Transport for NSW to ease congestion and improve safety. The project involves widening Pennant Hills Road between Woodstock Avenue and Murray Farm Road and widening North Rocks Road at the intersection. Key features include additional through and turn lanes, new raised medians, a new signalized pedestrian crossing on the southern side, and significant utility relocations. Ward Civil and Environmental Engineering was awarded the contract in June 2024, with major construction commencing in August 2024.The upgrade is part of the NSW Government Urban Roads Congestion Program and is scheduled for completion in early 2027.
Regis Carlingford Aged Care Facility
Construction of a three-storey, 110-bed residential aged care facility on a 7,065 square metre site at 43-47 Murray Farm Road and 13-19 Watton Road, Carlingford. Developed by Regis Healthcare Limited as part of its NSW greenfield expansion program, the facility will deliver modern aged care services to the north-western Sydney community. The original DA was modified via Section 4.56 to remove a tanked basement requirement. Construction commenced in 2025 with completion anticipated in 2027.
154-158 Castle Hill Road Cherrybrook Development
A proposed low-rise residential development located within the Cherrybrook Station Precinct. The project involves the amalgamation of multiple lots to deliver approximately 172 modern apartments, designed to integrate with the surrounding leafy character while providing high-density housing options adjacent to the Sydney Metro Northwest corridor. The development is aligned with the Cherrybrook Precinct Rezoning Proposal to create a vibrant, walkable urban community.
Hills Shire Council Infrastructure Delivery Program 2025-2026
The Hills Shire Council's multi-year infrastructure delivery program, with the 2024-25 plan centred on a $162.8 million capital works spend covering roads, parks, paths and community facilities across the rapidly growing Hills Shire. Major works include the $24.4 million four-laning of Annangrove Road between Withers and Windsor Roads, the $20.2 million Withers Road upgrade, and the $28.5 million Boundary Road transformation including a new bridge over Killarney Chain of Ponds Creek. Additional works include the Livvi's Place expansion at Bernie Mullane Sports Complex, a cycleway along Cattai Creek, and shared pathways along Norwest Boulevard.The 2025-26 Delivery Program 2025-2029 has since been adopted, and a draft 2026-27 Hills Shire Plan proposing a $268 million investment has been released for community feedback. Council continues to advocate for $207 million in NSW Government funding to address a critical infrastructure deficit in the Box Hill growth area.
Woodward Indoor Sports Complex
Australia's first Woodward destination, this world-class indoor action sports facility at Castle Towers spans three levels. It features specialized zones for skateboarding, BMX, scootering, parkour, snowboarding, and skiing, along with rock climbing and bouldering walls. The center includes a cafe and retail spaces, designed to foster community engagement and active lifestyles.
Castle Towers Expansion
A major 1.1 billion dollar multi-stage redevelopment transforming Castle Towers into a premier town centre destination. The expansion includes 'The Village', a mixed-use lifestyle precinct featuring over 70 new retail brands, a 200-room luxury hotel designed by Woods Bagot, and a 12-storey A-grade commercial tower known as 2 Castle Street. Construction on a new lifestyle and sports precinct featuring brands like JD Sports and Lululemon commenced in January 2026, alongside a new 155-bay carpark.
Skyview Apartments Castle Hill
ALAND is completing construction and rectification works on the former Toplace Skyview development at Castle Hill. The five-tower complex will deliver 964 apartments in total, including 532 build-to-rent units across Buildings C, D and E, which ALAND is completing after receivers KordaMentha appointed them in September 2024. The development also includes retail and mixed-use components opposite Castle Towers Shopping Centre. ALAND holds an iCIRT Gold rating and is working closely with Building Commission NSW throughout delivery.
6,870 residents of West Pennant Hills are employed, from a labour force of 7,004. Unemployment sits at 1.9%, with participation at 66.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 9,753, about 78% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local workforce exhibits high education levels and a prominent concentration in professional services, accompanied by an unemployment rate of merely 1.9% and steady employment conditions across the prior year. Employed residents numbered 6,870 as of March 2026. The local jobless rate tracks 2.2% beneath the Greater Sydney figure of 4.1%, while overall participation sits moderately below the wider metropolitan benchmark (66.5% versus 68.9%). Census records revealed that 57.6% of workers operated from home, an outcome influenced by prevailing Covid-19 restrictions. Resident employment is concentrated most heavily in professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and finance & insurance.
Specialisation is especially pronounced in professional & technical fields, where the local concentration is 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, accommodation & food accounts for only 3.3% of workers, lagging the Greater Sydney figure of 5.8%. As reflected in Census comparisons between local workers and resident jobholders, this largely residential district provides relatively few jobs within its borders. Evaluations of ABS and SALM figures by AreaSearch indicate that over a 12-month span, the labour force contracted by 0.2% while total employment dipped by 0.1%, leaving local unemployment essentially unchanged. In contrast, Greater Sydney recorded a 1.9% rise in employment, a 1.9% expansion in its workforce, and a slight decrease in joblessness. National employment projections published by Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide a framework for evaluating future occupational trends in West Pennant Hills across five and ten-year horizons. Across Australia, workforce numbers are projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though trajectories vary by industry. Aligning these sectoral outlooks with West Pennant Hills's employment profile indicates potential local job growth of 7.3% over five years and 14.6% over ten years (note that this weighting exercise is illustrative and excludes local demographic adjustments).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in West Pennant Hills is $3,217 a week (about $167,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,038 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $64,062 a year against an average of $102,221. The average runs 60% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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ATO records at postcode level for financial year 2023 analysed by AreaSearch position taxable earnings in the West Pennant Hills SA2 within the highest national percentile, showing a median of $64,062 and a mean of $102,221. By comparison, Greater Sydney reported a median of $60,817 and a mean of $83,003. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023 elevates estimated figures to around $70,673 (median) and $112,770 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed weekly household earnings in the 98th percentile ($3,217 weekly). In terms of individual earnings, 40.4% of residents (5,068 individuals) take home $4000+ weekly, differing from Greater Sydney where 30.9% sit in the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket.
Robust local spending capacity is evidenced by the 53.0% of households generating weekly incomes above $3,000. After meeting housing costs, households retain 88.5% of their gross earnings, aligning with a SEIFA income score in the 10th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
West Pennant Hills had 3,967 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 92% detached houses and 3% apartments. 41% are owned with a mortgage, 11% rented and 47% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $700 a week and the median mortgage repayment $3,033 a month, a total housing cost higher than 87% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 21.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the latest Census, the housing landscape in West Pennant Hills was dominated by separate houses at 91.6%, alongside 8.5% in medium-to-high density or alternate categories (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Greater Sydney where houses accounted for 55.9% and other formats represented 44.1%. Outright home ownership stood at 47.2%, well above the metropolitan benchmark, with mortgaged properties accounting for 41.4% and rental dwellings making up 11.3%. Monthly mortgage repayments averaged a median of $3,033 and weekly rent stood at a median of $700, outstripping Sydney metro figures of $2,427 and $470.
On a national scale, local mortgage repayments sit considerably higher than the Australian norm of $1,863, with rents likewise exceeding the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
West Pennant Hills counted 3,967 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 3.1 people each. 54% are couples with children, more than in 97% of areas nationally, against 28% couples without children. 10% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the vast majority of local households at 89.8%, broken down into couples with children (54.0%), couples without children (28.1%), and single parent families (7.2%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 10.2%, comprising lone person households at 9.5% and group households at 0.5%. The local median household size of 3.1 people exceeds the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
50.1% of adults in West Pennant Hills hold a university qualification, including 31.8% with a bachelor degree and 14.9% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 84% of areas nationally. A further 11.6% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 16 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,127 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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West Pennant Hills demonstrates superior levels of educational attainment, with 50.1% of persons aged 15+ holding a tertiary qualification, compared with 30.4% nationally and 32.2% across NSW. This strong knowledge-sector footing is led by bachelor degrees at 31.8%, complemented by postgraduate qualifications (14.9%) and graduate diplomas (3.4%). Vocational training encompasses 21.7% of qualifications among residents aged 15+, divided between certificates (11.6%) and advanced diplomas (10.1%). A substantial 29.7% of local residents are actively pursuing formal education. This enrollment cohort comprises 9.4% in primary school, 8.2% attending secondary institutions, and 7.7% enrolled in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in West Pennant Hills reaches 155 stops on 88 routes, timetabled for about 6,800 services a week. The typical home sits about 160 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.9 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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West Pennant Hills contains 155 active public transport stops focused on bus connectivity, which are served by 88 individual bus routes running 6,848 weekly services. Commuter access is rated as excellent, with dwellings situated an average of 156 meters from their nearest transit stop. Given the suburb's residential nature, outbound commuting predominates, with private vehicles accounting for 86% of travel, alongside 6% by train and 6% by bus. Dwellings maintain an average of 1.9 motor vehicles, higher than the regional average. In addition, 57.6% of working residents reported working from home during the 2021 Census, reflecting pandemic-era conditions.
Across all transit lines, trip frequencies average 978 daily departures, translating to roughly 44 services per week at each individual stop. The spatial map depicts the 100 closest stops relative to the centre of the statistical area.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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74.5% of residents in West Pennant Hills report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 98% of areas nationally. 3.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 72.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 2.6 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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AreaSearch evaluations of mortality patterns and chronic illnesses indicate outstanding overall health among West Pennant Hills residents, marked by low instances of prevalent conditions across all age groups. Furthermore, private healthcare coverage is exceptionally widespread, encompassing roughly 72% of the local populace (9,070 people). This sits well above the 59.9% rate for Greater Sydney and the national baseline of 55.7%. Arthritis and asthma represent the two most common medical issues locally, reported by 6.2 and 6.1% of inhabitants, while 74.5% of residents reported no chronic conditions, closely tracking the Greater Sydney proportion of 74.6%.
The district is home to 3,080 people aged 65 and over, making up 24.6% of the population compared to 15.5% across Greater Sydney. Health indicators for this older demographic remain strong and consistent with national averages.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
44.2% of West Pennant Hills residents were born overseas and 43.2% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 86% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Chinese (20.5%) and English (17.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity is well established in West Pennant Hills, where 44.2% of residents were born overseas and 43.2% speak a non-English language at home. Christianity represents the most common religious affiliation at 52.8% of the community. In addition, Buddhism shows notable overrepresentation, accounting for 4.8% of residents relative to 4.1% across Greater Sydney. Regarding ancestral background, the most prevalent heritages in West Pennant Hills are Chinese at 20.5% (substantially above the metropolitan level of 8.4%), English at 17.6%, and Australian at 15.1%. Specific community variations are also apparent, with Korean ancestry representing 2.1% (compared to 1.1% regionally), Sri Lankan ancestry at 1.0% (vs 0.3%), and Lebanese ancestry accounting for 1.9% (against 2.6% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of West Pennant Hills is 44. 21.6% 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 Pennant Hills skews visibly toward older demographics. Based on August 2026 updates, retiree and elderly cohorts (65+) represent 24.6% of the population compared to 15.5% across Greater Sydney, whereas young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) comprise 19.7% against a regional benchmark of 31.4%. The median age is estimated at 44, matching the 2021 Census outcome and sitting 7 years higher than Greater Sydney's Census median of 37, as well as above Australia's national Census median of 38. The most significant shift since the Census has occurred among retiree and elderly cohorts, who grew from 20.6% to an estimated 24.6% of the area.
By 2041, this senior group is expected to experience the largest numerical rise, adding 922 residents (30%) to reach 4,002, while young to middle aged adults are expected to decline across the same timeframe.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for West Pennant Hills
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 · Jul 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 | Apr 2026 5 months ago all 2 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 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 — 94 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (12,683 at the 2021 Census → 12,546 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 (115011296). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.