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The median house price in West Pennant Hills is $2.85m, with units at $1.78m. House values have moved 4.4% a year compounded over five years.
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West Pennant Hills has an estimated 12,543 residents, down from 12,683 at the 2021 Census — a change of 140 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 investigations by AreaSearch, West Pennant Hills has a residency count of approximately 12,543 in May 2026. This represents a drop of 140 people (1.1%) relative to the 2021 Census, which counted 12,683 individuals. This shift is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population of 12,534 in June 2025 alongside 46 validated new addresses registered after the Census. The suburb's density stands at 1,601 persons per square kilometer, a level exceeding the typical figure across assessed national locations. Recent population gains were mostly driven by overseas migration, which made up roughly 82.2% of all inbound population movements.
AreaSearch implements SA2 regional projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia published in 2024 using 2022 as its baseline. For districts lacking this coverage, projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 with a 2021 baseline are substituted. Age bracket growth trends derived from these sources are applied to the years 2032 through 2041. Future demographic forecasts point to an expansion rate slightly below the national median, with the local population projected to increase by 1,099 individuals by 2041 based on recent annual ERP data, amounting to a total growth of 8.7% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
427 new dwellings have been approved in West Pennant Hills over the past five years, an average of 85 a year. That places the area in the 63rd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 7 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 81 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 37% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 82, broadly in line with 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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West Pennant Hills has seen an average of roughly 85 residential building approvals annually, with 427 residential properties approved throughout the last 5 financial years (running from FY-21 to FY-25) and 76 recorded during FY-26. Amidst recent population declines, this level of construction has been relatively sufficient, which benefits purchasers, while new homes average a projected cost of $640,000, showing that builders are focusing on high-end, luxury housing. Furthermore, $50,000 in commercial building permits were logged during the current financial year, highlighting the dominant residential profile of the suburb. West Pennant Hills registers about three-quarters of the per-capita residential construction approvals seen in Greater Sydney, placing it in the 93rd percentile of evaluated areas nationwide, even though construction volumes have risen recently.
The composition of new approvals consists of 37.0% detached homes and 63.0% multi-unit dwellings. This emphasis on medium-to-high density living provides more attainable price points and targets downsizers, property investors, and first-time buyers. This trend is a major shift from the current housing stock (where houses comprise 92.0%), reflecting a scarcity of vacant land, changing lifestyles, and affordability pressures. The ratio of about 81 people for each home approval characterizes West Pennant Hills as a low density environment. Long-term forecasts suggest West Pennant Hills will gain 1,090 inhabitants by 2041 (computed from the latest quarterly figures by AreaSearch). Based on current construction trends, new dwelling additions should easily satisfy local requirements, supporting favorable buyer conditions and potentially enabling population increases that outpace current 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 103 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $34.3 billion. 32 are already under construction and 47 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 infrastructure projects, major planning decisions, and new developments are key drivers of regional performance. AreaSearch has tracked 15 projects that are anticipated to affect the local area. Some of the most notable developments include the Pennant Hills Road and North Rocks Road Intersection Upgrade, the 154-158 Castle Hill Road Cherrybrook Development, Highforest by Mirvac, and the Regis Carlingford Aged Care Facility, with details of the most significant projects listed 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 9,750, 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 in West Pennant Hills is highly educated, featuring a strong contingent of professional services workers, a low unemployment rate of 1.9%, and stable job numbers over the prior year. In March 2026, there were 6,870 working residents, with the unemployment level sitting 2.2% lower than the Greater Sydney mark of 4.1%, while workforce participation is slightly below average (66.5% versus 69.1% in Greater Sydney). Census records indicate that 57.6% of working locals operated from home, though this figure was likely influenced by COVID-19 lockdowns. Local employment is mostly concentrated in professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and finance & insurance sectors.
The concentration of professional & technical workers is particularly high, tracking at 1.3 times the regional standard. In contrast, the accommodation & food sector is underrepresented, making up 3.3% of workers compared to the regional rate of 5.8%. Because of its residential focus, the suburb appears to offer few local jobs, as seen by comparing the Census working population against resident totals. Based on analysis of SALM and ABS statistics by AreaSearch, the recent 12-month window experienced a 0.2% drop in the labour force and a 0.1% decrease in employed residents, maintaining a stable unemployment level. This differed from Greater Sydney, where job numbers increased by 1.9%, the labour force grew by 1.9%, and unemployment had a minor drop. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia dated May-25 give context on future workforce needs in West Pennant Hills. These five and ten-year projections are mapped against local occupations to estimate trends. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% in five years and 13.7% in ten years, actual rates differ by sector. Projecting these industry trends onto the job profile of West Pennant Hills suggests local employment could expand by 7.3% over five years and 14.6% over ten years (representing a basic weighted projection for illustration that does not adjust for local population trends).
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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According to the latest postcode-level tax data from the ATO released for financial year 2023, taxpayers in the West Pennant Hills SA2 have a median income of $64,062 and an average income of $102,221. This stands exceptionally high on a national scale, compared to the Greater Sydney median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Applying the Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of approximately $70,673 (median) and $112,770 (average) in March 2026. Census data shows household income levels are in the 98th percentile ($3,217 weekly).
The biggest cohort consists of 40.4% earning $4000+ weekly (5,067 residents), differing from the broader region where 30.9% earn between $1,500 - 2,999. High-income earners are prominent, with 53.0% earning more than $3,000 weekly, which points to significant household wealth. After paying for housing, households keep 88.5% of their earnings, demonstrating strong purchasing power, and the area is positioned in the 10th decile on the SEIFA index.
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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Residential property types in West Pennant Hills at the recent Census were made up of 91.6% houses and 8.5% alternative dwelling structures (townhouses, apartments, 'other' structures), compared to 55.9% houses and 44.1% alternative structures across the Sydney metro area. Home ownership rates in West Pennant Hills were significantly higher than the Sydney metro average, standing at 47.2%, while the remaining properties were either mortgaged (41.4%) or rented (11.3%). The median monthly home loan payment of $3,033 was well above the Sydney metro average of $2,427, and the median weekly rent was recorded at $700, compared to the Sydney metro average of $470.
On a national level, mortgage costs in West Pennant Hills are much higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are also well above 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 make up the vast majority of households at 89.8%, consisting of couples with children at 54.0%, couples without children at 28.1%, and single parents at 7.2%. Non-family households represent the remaining 10.2%, with single-person households at 9.5% and shared group households at 0.5%. The typical household size of 3.1 residents is larger than 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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Academic credentials in West Pennant Hills are substantially higher than typical regional figures, with 50.1% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree compared to 30.4% in Australia and 32.2% in NSW. This educational profile sets up the area well for knowledge-intensive industries. Bachelor degrees are the most common credential at 31.8%, followed by postgraduate degrees (14.9%) and graduate diplomas (3.4%). Vocational training represents 21.7% of qualifications among residents aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas (10.1%) and certificates (11.6%). Student numbers are high, with 29.7% of local residents enrolled in an educational program.
This is composed of 9.4% in primary school, 8.2% in high school, and 7.7% undertaking higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in West Pennant Hills reaches 154 stops on 89 routes, timetabled for about 9,200 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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Public transport networks include 154 active stops in West Pennant Hills, which are serviced by buses. These stops support 89 different routes that run a combined total of 9,224 passenger trips weekly. Accessibility is rated as excellent, with typical residents living 156 meters from their nearest transit stop. Being a residential area, most workers commute out of the suburb, with private cars remaining the primary choice at 86%, followed by 6% using trains and 6% using buses. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.9 cars, which is higher than the regional average.
A high 57.6% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which was likely affected by pandemic conditions. Transit service frequency averages 1,317 trips daily across all routes, which is about 59 weekly trips per stop. The accompanying map displays the 100 closest transit stops to the central coordinates of the suburb.
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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Public health metrics show exceptional results in West Pennant Hills, based on AreaSearch assessments of mortality and chronic illnesses, showing very low rates of common health conditions across all demographic groups. Private medical insurance coverage is remarkably high, representing about 72% of the local population (9,068 people). This compares to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%. Arthritis and asthma are the most prevalent diagnosed conditions, affecting 6.2 and 6.1% of the population respectively, while 74.5% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, close to the Greater Sydney average of 74.6%.
The suburb has 24.7% of its residents aged 65 and over (3,103 people), which exceeds the Greater Sydney average of 15.5%. Seniors in the area display strong health profiles, with national rankings aligning with the overall population.
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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West Pennant Hills displays high cultural diversity, with 43.2% of the population speaking a non-English language at home and 44.2% born outside Australia. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 52.8% of the community. However, Buddhism shows the most notable relative concentration at 4.8% of the population, compared to 4.1% across Greater Sydney. Looking at parent birthplaces, the three largest ancestries in West Pennant Hills are Chinese at 20.5% (substantially higher than the regional average of 8.4%), English at 17.6%, and Australian at 15.1%. Other specific ethnic groups show distinct differences, with Korean representing 2.1% of West Pennant Hills (compared to 1.1% regionally), Sri Lankan at 1.0% (compared to 0.3%), and Lebanese at 1.9% (compared to 2.6%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of West Pennant Hills is 44. 21.3% 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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With a median age of 44, West Pennant Hills is older than the Greater Sydney median of 37 and the national average of 38. The 65 - 74 age bracket is highly represented at 14.2% compared to Greater Sydney, while the 25 - 34 bracket is lower at 7.4%. Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 age cohort has increased from 5.1% to 8.3% of the population, whereas the 55 to 64 bracket has fallen from 15.8% to 13.5%. Demographic projections indicate the age profile of West Pennant Hills will change considerably by 2041.
The 85+ cohort is set to lead this shift with a 209% increase (an addition of 577 people), rising from 275 to 853. The overall aging trend is clear, with those aged 65+ making up 75% of the projected population growth, while the 0 to 4 and 55 to 64 groups are expected to shrink.
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 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) | May 2026 3 months ago all 13 measures |
| 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 | Apr 2026 4 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 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 — 46 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (12,683 at the 2021 Census → 12,543 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 (115011296). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.