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The median house price in Appin (NSW) is $1.18m, with units at $928k. House values have moved 5.8% a year compounded over five years.
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Appin (NSW) has an estimated 3,412 residents, up from 3,213 at the 2021 Census — a change of 199 people, or 6.2%. Growth has averaged 0.7% a year over five years. 296 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 61.0% of that increase. Density is about 33 people per 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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The suburb of Appin (NSW) has a resident population of 3,282 according to AreaSearch, which analyzed the latest ERP data release by the ABS dated June 2025. This figure includes an additional 296 validated new addresses since the Census date. The broader area's population is estimated at around 3,412 as of Aug 2026. This represents an increase of 199 people (6.2%) since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 3,213 people. The current population density stands at 33 persons per square kilometer, indicating ample space per person. Over the past decade, the suburb of Appin (NSW) has shown resilient growth with a 2.7% compound annual growth rate, surpassing the SA3 area.
Interstate migration accounted for approximately 61.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, while natural growth and overseas migration also contributed positively to the area's expansion. Demographic modeling by AreaSearch incorporates ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 projections published in 2024 using 2022 as a base, with NSW State Government 2022 releases (2021 base) covering any gaps, while age-specific trajectories are extended across 2032 to 2041. Looking ahead, long-term projections place the suburb of Appin (NSW) among the top 10 percent of national statistical areas for future expansion, with aggregated SA2 modeling indicating an influx of 6,516 persons by 2041, representing a cumulative rise of 187.2% across the 16 years.
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207 new dwellings have been approved in Appin (NSW) over the past five years, an average of 41 a year. That places the area in the 62nd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 12 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 52 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 87% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 61, running ahead of that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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An analysis of ABS building approvals by AreaSearch shows that local residential development has averaged roughly 41 dwelling consents each year, accumulating to approximately 207 homes throughout the preceding 5 financial years. During FY-25 to date, authorities have granted 61 approvals. Because population intake averaged just 0.4 new residents per year per dwelling constructed across the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, residential building activity is keeping up with and exceeding current demand, expanding housing choice, supporting growth headroom, and recording an average construction cost of $456,000 per dwelling.
Furthermore, the area's predominantly residential character is underlined by commercial approvals reaching $1.1 million during this financial year. On a per-capita basis, building activity tracks in line with Greater Sydney, mirroring broader metropolitan patterns while standing considerably higher than the national benchmark to show strong builder interest. In terms of housing composition, detached houses account for 87.0% of new residential development while attached dwellings make up 13.0%, reinforcing low-density urban form and catering to buyers seeking expansive land. This low-density profile is further illustrated by a ratio of roughly 70 people per dwelling approval. According to demographic projections from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly release, the locality is anticipated to add 6,386 residents through to 2041. Should current construction volumes persist, housing supply could experience difficulty keeping pace with population inflows, which may intensify competition among prospective purchasers and place upward pressure on values.
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 3 current infrastructure and development projects inside Appin (NSW), worth an estimated $4.82 billion. A further 55 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $40.4 billion. 18 are already under construction and 16 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, transport & logistics and residential development. 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 spatial outcomes are heavily guided by civil infrastructure developments, planning frameworks, and major capital initiatives. In total, AreaSearch has recognized 19 projects positioned to influence the district, highlighted by the Appin Mine Ventilation and Access Project, Appin Road Upgrade and Safety Improvements, Appin Land Release Precinct, and Brooks Point Road, Appin, with key priority undertakings detailed below.
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Appin Land Release Precinct
A transformative masterplanned community within the Greater Macarthur Growth Area, delivering approximately 15,900 new homes across the Appin (Part) and North Appin precincts. The project includes a $1.9 billion Macarthur Business Park projected to create 10,000 jobs, four new schools, and a $150 million investment in water and wastewater infrastructure. A central feature is the dedication of 500 hectares for conservation to protect regional koala corridors, with works already commenced on early residential stages like Appin Grove.
Appin Road Upgrade and Safety Improvements
Staged upgrade program along Appin Road, the key arterial connecting south-western Sydney to the Illawarra, delivered to improve road safety, ease congestion, protect the local koala population and support housing delivery in the Greater Macarthur Growth Area. The centrepiece is the 5.4 kilometre Appin Road Upgrade between Mount Gilead and Ambarvale, funded and delivered by Stockland under a Voluntary Planning Agreement with the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure at a cost of about 170 million dollars.It widens part of the road from two to four lanes with safety barriers, upgrades existing intersections and builds two new intersections providing access to the Figtree Hill masterplanned community. Stage 1 construction was completed in March 2026, including koala exclusion fencing along the corridor and a koala underpass near Noorumba Reserve; Stage 2 is in strategic concept design and adds further safety works plus a second wildlife underpass at Beulah Reserve. Transport for NSW is separately delivering the Appin Road Safety Improvements over a 3.6 kilometre section between Gilead and Appin, determined in June 2025, the Ousedale Creek koala underpass at Appin, and a 22.5 million dollar upgrade of the Appin Road and St Johns Road intersection at Bradbury, which completed public exhibition of its Review of Environmental Factors in August 2025 with construction expected to start in 2026 and take around 12 months. Combined koala protection measures include continuous exclusion fencing between Rosemeadow and Appin township, three underpasses, koala hatches, escape poles and an arboreal rope crossing.
Appin Mine Ventilation and Access Project
Construction of Ventilation Shafts 7 and 8, mine access infrastructure, ventilation fans, electrical infrastructure and supporting surface facilities for the Appin underground metallurgical coal mine. Main shaft sinking is underway following completion of pre-sinking works. GM3, which acquired the Illawarra Metallurgical Coal assets from South32 in 2024, is delivering the project. In January 2026 approval was extended for 24/7 blasting through project completion to accelerate construction while maintaining environmental monitoring.
Appin (Brooks Point Road) Precinct Master Plan
Planning proposal and structure plan across a 276-hectare site at 460 Brooks Point Road to deliver approximately 1,800 residential dwellings alongside conservation lands, open space, and local infrastructure. The proposal was assessed under the NSW Government Rezoning Pathways Program as part of the broader Greater Macarthur Growth Area. Key project considerations include koala habitat conservation corridors, transport upgrades, and infrastructure sequencing with Wollondilly Shire Council.
Picton Road and M31 Hume Motorway Interchange Upgrade
Upgrade of Picton Road between the Nepean River and Almond Street, Wilton, including conversion of the M31 Hume Motorway interchange to a diverging diamond layout. Works include approximately 5 kilometres of road widening, additional lanes at ramps, and integration with new traffic signals. The western section received planning approval in December 2024 following a Review of Environmental Factors process, with property acquisitions commenced and construction design being refined. Construction funding is yet to be confirmed by the Australian and NSW Governments.
Moreton Park Road Employment Lands Planning Proposal
Planning proposal by Souwest Developments for 240 hectares of employment land, identified as a 'known proposal' within the 'Menangle and Douglas Park' Precinct. This project aims to provide strategic industrial and footloose employment opportunities within the Greater Macarthur Region, aligning with the Greater Macarthur Strategy.
Wilton Greens Estate
Wilton Greens is a $2 billion masterplanned community spanning 432 hectares in Sydney's south west, around 80km from the CBD in Wollondilly Shire. The development is planned to deliver around 3,600 dwellings for more than 12,000 future residents across eight connected neighbourhoods. Key features include a future town centre with shopping and commercial space, a proposed primary school, sports fields and playgrounds, cycle paths and 163 hectares of environmental conservation land. Stage 1 has been progressing since civil works started in 2021, with around 60 homes built so far, however broader delivery has been disrupted.In November 2025 receivers were appointed to Avantaus Emerald, the Avantaus subsidiary holding stages 3 to 6 of the masterplan, and remaining sites were placed on the market. In January 2026 a separate 40 hectare landholding approved for 362 lots was sold by Risland to a local private developer for around $100 million via Colliers, signalling continued investor confidence in the precinct. Risland is continuing development of Stages 1 and 2.
Douglas Park Memorial Park
Multi-denominational cemetery and memorial park currently under State Significant Development assessment. The concept plan outlines up to 37,107 burial plots over seven stages, with a chapel, crematorium, administration buildings, a cafe, and remembrance sanctuaries.
1,829 residents of Appin (NSW) are employed, from a labour force of 1,883. Unemployment sits at 2.9%, with participation at 77.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 3,018, about 88% 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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Based on AreaSearch aggregations of statistical area data, the construction sector stands out as a major employer in Appin, which maintains a balanced workforce encompassing both white and blue collar jobs. The area recorded an unemployment rate of 2.9% and an estimated employment growth of 3.0% over the previous year. By March 2026, there were 1,829 residents employed, and the unemployment rate stood at 1.3% lower than the Greater Sydney rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation in Appin reached 77.2%, which is notably higher than the 68.9% observed in Greater Sydney.
Census data indicates that a substantial 30.2% of residents worked from home, although this figure should be viewed in the context of Covid-19 lockdown effects. Resident employment centers primarily around construction, education & training, along with health care & social assistance. Building and construction displays marked local concentration, with local participation reaching 1.9 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical occupations are underrepresented locally, engaging 4.8% of workers compared to 11.5% across the wider region. In addition, comparing the local Census working population against resident workers suggests that internal employment opportunities remain constrained. AreaSearch assessment of ABS and SALM metrics indicates that across the 12 months leading to March 2026, resident employment expanded by 3.0% while the workforce grew by 3.9%, driving an unemployment increase of 0.9 percentage points, whereas Greater Sydney recorded 1.9% employment growth, a 1.9% labour force rise, and a slight jobless decline. Looking forward, Jobs and Skills Australia Mar-26 industry forecasts provide context on potential local workforce requirements over five and ten-year horizons. Nationally, total employment is projected to expand 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying by sector; extrapolating these industry weightings to the local worker profile suggests employment growth of 6.0% over five years and 12.6% over ten years, though this illustrative extrapolation excludes local population changes.
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Median household income in Appin (NSW) is $2,423 a week (about $126,000 a year), with median personal income at $971 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $56,742 a year against an average of $70,058. 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 postcode records compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicate a median taxpayer income of $56,742 alongside an average of $70,058, sitting slightly ahead of the Australian benchmark but trailing the Greater Sydney median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% from financial year 2023 brings estimated figures to roughly $62,598 (median) and $77,288 (average) by March 2026. At the 2021 Census, personal, family, and household earnings placed strongly in the 75th to 88th percentiles nationally. Income distribution is concentrated in the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly band, taking in 37.1% of residents (1,265 people) compared to 30.9% across the region.
Affluence is evident with 35.6% collecting over $3,000 weekly, which underpins demand for higher-end retail and local amenities. Even though residential payments absorb 16.7% of earnings, disposable income ranks at the 86th percentile and the area achieves an overall SEIFA income placement in the 6th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Appin (NSW) had 972 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 96% detached houses and 1% apartments. 57% are owned with a mortgage, 17% rented and 26% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $450 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,500 a month, a total housing cost higher than 92% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 18.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the most recent Census, the local housing inventory was overwhelmingly comprised of separate houses at 96.1%, with semi-detached structures, apartments, and other configurations accounting for 3.9%, compared to Sydney metro where houses comprised 55.9% and other dwellings made up 44.1%. Outright home ownership stood at 26.1%, sitting slightly below the metropolitan rate, while the balance of properties were held under a mortgage (57.1%) or occupied by tenants (16.8%). Median monthly mortgage costs were $2,500 against the Sydney metro figure of $2,427, and median weekly rent reached $450 compared to $470 regionally.
On a nationwide scale, typical mortgage obligations substantially surpass the Australian median of $1,863, with weekly rental payments also sitting well above the national level of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Appin (NSW) counted 972 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,032 today, averaging 3.2 people each. 52% are couples with children, more than in 96% of areas nationally, against 21% couples without children. 13% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the vast majority of local living arrangements at 85.7%, broken down into couples with children (51.9%), couples without children (21.3%), and single parent families (11.8%). Non-family households represent the remaining 14.3%, consisting of lone person households (12.9%) and group households (1.3%). Typical household occupancy stands at 3.2 people, tracking above the Greater Sydney standard of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
14.8% of adults in Appin (NSW) hold a university qualification, including 11.5% with a bachelor degree and 2.2% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 34.9% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 335 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 986 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Tertiary attainment presents a clear developmental area, as 14.8% of residents possess university degrees compared with 38.0% across Greater Sydney, opening avenues for future educational programs. Among degree holders, bachelor degrees represent 11.5%, postgraduate credentials account for 2.2%, and graduate diplomas comprise 1.1%. Vocational and technical pathways are heavily favored, with 45.5% of individuals aged 15+ possessing trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (10.6%) and certificates (34.9%). Community participation in learning is substantial, with 33.0% of the population actively enrolled in an educational course. Broken down by level, primary schooling accounts for 13.8%, secondary education represents 7.9%, and tertiary study engages 3.0% of residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Appin (NSW) reaches 17 stops on 6 routes, timetabled for about 320 services a week. The typical home sits about 240 m from its nearest stop. 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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Public transport connectivity encompasses 17 operational stops throughout the area providing bus services. Operating across 6 separate routes, these transit points provide 322 weekly passenger trips. Access to transit is generally solid, with an average distance of 239 meters to the closest stop. Given its residential orientation, the majority of workers commute externally, with private vehicles serving as the primary travel choice at 94%. Households maintain an average of 2.1 vehicles, higher than regional norms, while 30.2% of workers recorded working from home at the 2021 Census under prevailing COVID-19 settings.
Transit schedules deliver an average of 46 trips per day across the network, translating to around 18 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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72.8% of residents in Appin (NSW) report no long-term health condition. 5.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.7 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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AreaSearch evaluations of chronic illnesses and mortality indicate notable health considerations locally, with common conditions present across younger as well as older demographics, while private health insurance adoption is comparatively high at roughly 55% of the community (~1,863 people), relative to 59.9% across Greater Sydney. Asthma and arthritis represent the primary chronic conditions recorded in the community, diagnosed in 8.5 and 6.8% of individuals respectively, while 72.8% of residents reported having no long-term medical ailments compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Health indicators for working-age cohorts are largely standard. Older residents aged 65 and over comprise 10.2% of the population (348 people), below the Greater Sydney proportion of 15.5%, with senior health outcomes exhibiting some pressure while tracking general population benchmarks nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Appin (NSW) is largely Australian-born, at 88.8% of residents, with 6.4% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (33.3%) and English (27.7%). 3.7% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity within the locality tracks below broader metropolitan levels, with Australian-born residents making up 88.8%, Australian citizens accounting for 93.2%, and 93.6% speaking exclusively English in the home. Christianity stands as the leading faith, adhered to by 57.2% of the local community compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. Examining ancestral background based on parental birthplaces, Australian heritage is the leading classification at 33.3% of residents (substantially above the 17.8% regional mark), followed by English ancestry at 27.7% (well above the 19.0% regional rate), and Irish at 6.6%. Distinct local representation also emerges across other groups: Maltese ancestry stands at 1.8% locally compared to 1.0% regionally, Croatian is at 1.0% against 0.7%, and Lebanese accounts for 1.1% versus 2.6% across the wider region.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Appin (NSW) is 33, younger than 86% of areas nationally. 25.5% 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 local community exhibits a younger age distribution than Greater Sydney overall. As of August 2026 updates, children and young adults (0 - 24) represent 39.8% of the populace against 30.4% regionally, whereas older cohorts (65+) comprise 10.2% compared to 15.5% across Greater Sydney. The median age is estimated at 33 as at August 2026, remaining at the level recorded in the 2021 Census and sitting 4 years below the Greater Sydney figure of 37 and below the national median of 38 at that Census. Between the Census and current estimates, residents aged 25 - 44 adjusted from 29.8% down to 28.1%.
Through to 2041, the largest numerical expansion is projected in the children and young adults segment, adding 2,340 residents (172%) to reach 3,698, while the sharpest percentage surge is expected among mature adults and young retirees (45 - 64), rising 235% to 2,515.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Appin (NSW)
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) 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 | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| 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 Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 3 months ago all 3 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 Jul 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 — 296 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (3,213 at the 2021 Census → 3,412 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 (SAL10064). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.