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The median house price in Ashbury is $2.44m, with units at $900k. House values have moved 4.3% a year compounded over five years.
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Ashbury has an estimated 3,563 residents, up from 3,353 at the 2021 Census — a change of 210 people, or 6.3%. Overseas migration accounts for 78.0% of that increase. That puts 3,459 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 of ABS demographics releases for the surrounding region and recent residential locations verified by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Ashbury has an estimated population of 3,563 in May 2026. This indicates a growth of 210 citizens (6.3%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 3,353 individuals. The projection is derived from the resident population of 3,550, calculated by AreaSearch using the latest ERP data release from the ABS (June 2025) and an additional 66 verified new residential entries post-Census. Such a population count corresponds to a density of 3,459 individuals per square kilometer, placing the suburb in the highest quarter of all Australian territories analyzed by AreaSearch.
The 6.3% expansion of the suburb of Ashbury since the census lags by only 0.3 percentage points behind the SA4 region (6.6%), indicating robust expansion dynamics. The main contributor to demographic gains locally was overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 78.0% of the overall population rise in recent times. AreaSearch implements ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 zone, published in 2024 with 2022 as the anchor year. For SA2 zones lacking this coverage, projections from the NSW State Government at the SA2 level, published in 2022 with 2021 as the anchor year, are used instead. Projected growth dynamics by age cohorts from these models are also applied to all territories for the years 2032 to 2041. Looking at upcoming demographic changes, a population rise slightly below the median of areas analyzed by AreaSearch is anticipated, with the suburb of Ashbury projected to add 370 individuals by 2041 under aggregated SA2-level models, representing a total increase of 10.0% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
73 new dwellings have been approved in Ashbury over the past five years, an average of 14 a year. That is 4.3 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 3, well below 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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Based on AreaSearch assessments of ABS building approvals allocated from statistical zones, Ashbury has recorded an average of roughly 14 new housing approvals annually, with approximately 73 residential projects authorized over the previous 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 3 during the current FY-26. Considering that construction added only an average of 0.5 new residents per dwelling over the previous 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), the supply of new properties matches or surpasses demand, offering buyers plenty of options and allowing for population expansion beyond current forecasts, with new properties carrying an average building cost of $389,000.
Additionally, commercial approvals worth $152,000 were registered in the current financial year, highlighting a focus that is overwhelmingly residential. Relative to Greater Sydney, Ashbury records 13.0% less new construction activity per resident, placing it in the bottom 10th percentile of locations analyzed across the country, which limits options for buyers and helps maintain demand for established properties. Current building approvals consist of 12.0% standalone houses and 88.0% multi-unit developments. This concentration of higher-density dwellings provides cheaper entry points and draws downsizers, property investors, and first-time buyers. This represents a major shift from the current property mix (which stands at 91.0% houses), indicating a decline in buildable land and matching changing lifestyle habits and housing cost pressures. With roughly 1764 individuals for every residential approval, Ashbury represents a highly established market. Demographic projections show that Ashbury is set to add 357 residents up to 2041 (starting from the most recent quarterly calculation by AreaSearch). With current construction paces, the supply of new properties is expected to easily satisfy buyer demand, maintaining favorable purchasing options and potentially enabling population increases above 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 one current infrastructure or development project inside Ashbury, worth an estimated $200 million. A further 116 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $99.9 billion. 29 are already under construction and 37 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and sports & recreation. 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 works, and urban planning changes are major drivers of local real estate performance. A total of 3 projects have been identified by AreaSearch as having a potential impact on the local area. Principal works include the Cardinal Freeman Final Release Development - Wattle Building, the NSW School Infrastructure Program - Inner West, the Sydney Metro City and Southwest, and the Earlwood Town Centre Speed Limit Reduction, with details below on the most relevant schemes.
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Sydney Metro City and Southwest
A 30km metro rail extension connecting Chatswood to Bankstown via the Sydney CBD. The Chatswood to Sydenham section, featuring a new harbour crossing and seven CBD stations, opened on 19 August 2024. The final stage involves converting the 13.5km T3 Bankstown Line to metro standards between Sydenham and Bankstown, upgrading 11 stations with platform screen doors, lifts, and full accessibility. The T3 line closed in September 2024 to enable conversion works. Following delays caused by over 130 days of industrial action, the Sydenham to Bankstown section is scheduled to open in the second half of 2026.End-to-end high-speed testing at up to 100km/h commenced in November 2025, and the first full-length test run from Tallawong to Bankstown was completed in January 2026. The Bankstown Station transit interchange and community precinct opened in March 2026. When complete, the M1 Line will span 66km with 31 stations, running every four minutes in peak.
Sydney Metro Sydenham to Bankstown Conversion
The Sydenham to Bankstown conversion involves upgrading 13km of the T3 Bankstown Line to metro standards. As of May 2026, the project is in a final testing and construction 'blitz', with conversion works over 85% complete. Key milestones include the opening of the Bankstown Station transport hub in March 2026 and the installation of over 1,100 fixed gap fillers. Testing has entered a rigorous phase to validate signalling and platform screen doors, with passenger services scheduled to commence in the second half of 2026.
Canterbury Leisure and Aquatic Centre
The redevelopment of the 1960s Canterbury Aquatic Centre into a premier regional facility. The project features a new 50m outdoor heated pool, a 25m indoor heated pool, a warm water therapy pool with spa, a children's water play area, and a 24/7 gym. It also includes sauna facilities, allied health suites, a cafe, and accessible Changing Places facilities. Designed by Williams Ross Architects and constructed by Lipman, the project emphasizes accessibility and community integration within Tasker Park.
Campsie Station Metro Upgrade
The Campsie Station upgrade is a critical part of the Sydney Metro City and Southwest project, transforming the T3 Bankstown Line. The project involves installing platform screen doors, level access between platforms and trains, and new lifts. As of early 2026, the project is in the final stages of construction with intensive dynamic train testing and station fit-outs. The upgrade ensures the station meets modern metro standards, providing high-frequency services every four minutes during peak periods and improved pedestrian connectivity to the surrounding precinct.
Cardinal Freeman Final Release Development - Wattle Building
The final stage of development at Cardinal Freeman retirement village, featuring the new Wattle Residences with 41 contemporary independent living apartments. This represents the last opportunity to secure brand-new apartments in this highly sought-after Inner West retirement community. Construction is underway with move-in expected in Spring 2026.
Inner West Council Capital Works Program
Inner West Council's ongoing annual capital works program delivering infrastructure renewal and community improvements across the LGA. The 2025-26 program totals $119.6 million in planned works covering parks, playgrounds, roads, footpaths, and community facilities. Active projects include inclusive playground upgrades, civic centre works, sporting amenity upgrades, and road renewals across suburbs including Ashfield, Croydon Park, Dulwich Hill and Leichhardt.
Campsie Hub
Construction of a new multi-purpose civic hub including the Campsie Library and Knowledge Centre, Customer Service Centre, community meeting spaces, civic facilities, public plaza, cafe and a standalone Music Centre with recording and rehearsal spaces. Demolition works and enabling activities have commenced ahead of the main redevelopment.
Canterbury Town Centre Upgrade
Comprehensive Canterbury town centre revitalisation programme led by Canterbury-Bankstown Council. Completed works include the $9 million Canterbury Road shared path underpass upgrade (opened December 2024) and intersection upgrade at Canterbury Road and Charles Street. Active construction now focuses on the new Canterbury Leisure and Aquatic Centre at 17 Phillips Avenue (featuring a 50-metre Olympic outdoor pool, fitness facilities, water play area and grandstand) with a $44.6 million contract value and completion expected late 2026, alongside Tasker Park rejuvenation.
1,865 residents of Ashbury are employed, from a labour force of 1,922. Unemployment sits at 3.0%, with participation at 63.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.1% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,903, about 81% 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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Ashbury features a highly qualified labor force, particularly in the technology sector, with an unemployment rate of only 3.0% according to statistical area data compiled by AreaSearch. In March 2026, there are 1,865 employed locals, and the unemployment rate is 1.2% lower than the Greater Sydney level of 4.1%, while workforce participation is considerably lower (63.8% compared to 69.1% in Greater Sydney). Census records indicate that a high 63.1% of employed residents worked from their homes, though this was likely affected by Covid-19 restrictions. The primary sectors employing local residents are education & training, health care & social assistance, and professional & technical services.
The locality is highly specialized in education & training, with its employment share reaching 1.6 times the metropolitan average. On the other hand, retail trade is underrepresented at 5.9% compared to the regional average of 9.3%. This mostly residential community seems to provide few local jobs, as shown by comparing the count of Census jobs to the total resident workforce. According to AreaSearch studies of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from surrounding regions, the local labor force contracted by 1.2% alongside a 1.5% drop in employment over the 12 months ending March 2026, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.3 percentage points. Conversely, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 1.9% and the labor force expand by 1.9%, with a tiny reduction in unemployment. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia starting in May-25 provide further perspective on future demand in Ashbury. These estimates, looking five and ten years ahead, are mapped against the local industry profile to project employment shifts. Even though overall national employment is expected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary widely by industry. Weighting these industry-specific projections against the local job mix indicates that employment in Ashbury is poised to rise by 7.1% over five years and 14.3% over ten years (this represents a basic weighted extrapolation for context and does not account for localized population models).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Ashbury is $2,571 a week (about $134,000 a year), with median personal income at $892 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $52,420 a year against an average of $68,498. 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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Ashbury has a median taxpayer income of $52,420 and an average of $68,498, based on the latest postcode ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This is slightly higher than the national average, though it sits below the Greater Sydney median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current projections estimate these figures at roughly $57,830 for the median and $75,567 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census shows local household incomes are in the top tier at the 91st percentile ($2,571 weekly), whereas individual incomes are lower at the 65th percentile.
The wage distribution shows that 29.6% of residents (1,054 people) earn over $4000+, differing from regional patterns where 30.9% of people are in the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket. Economic capacity is highlighted by the 43.3% of households that record high weekly incomes above $3,000, which supports consumer spending. After paying for housing, locals keep 87.7% of their earnings, indicating strong financial capacity, and the area is positioned in the 9th decile for the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Ashbury had 1,107 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 91% detached houses and 2% apartments. 37% are owned with a mortgage, 12% rented and 51% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $600 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,817 a month. Rent absorbs 23.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The mix of homes in Ashbury at the latest Census consisted of 90.8% standalone houses and 9.2% other housing types (townhouses, units, or alternative options), compared to the Sydney metropolitan breakdown of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Furthermore, the rate of outright home ownership in Ashbury stood far above the Sydney metropolitan rate at 50.6%, with the remaining properties being purchased with a mortgage (37.3%) or occupied by tenants (12.1%). The median monthly home loan payment in the area was significantly higher than the Sydney metropolitan average at $2,817, and the median weekly rent was recorded at $600, compared to metropolitan figures of $2,427 and $470.
On a national level, Ashbury's mortgage commitments are much higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rental costs are far above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Ashbury counted 1,107 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,176 today, averaging 2.9 people each. 46% are couples with children, more than in 90% of areas nationally, against 23% couples without children. 15% 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 83.0%, consisting of 46.1% couples with children, 23.1% couples without children, and 12.6% single parents. Non-family households account for the remaining 17.0%, with single-person households at 15.3% and group living situations at 1.7% of the total. The median household occupancy of 2.9 individuals is higher than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
36.4% of adults in Ashbury hold a university qualification, including 23.1% with a bachelor degree and 10.3% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 16.2% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 762 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,059 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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The locality shows lower rates of tertiary qualifications, with university graduation rates at 36.4%, which is well below the SA4 regional average of 49.5%. This presents a clear opportunity for focused local education programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 23.1%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 10.3% and graduate diplomas at 3.0%. Vocational qualifications are common, with 27.3% of residents aged 15+ holding technical credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas at 11.1% and certificates at 16.2%. School and study enrollment is high, with 30.0% of residents currently undertaking formal education.
This group includes 9.9% in high school, 9.4% in primary school, and 6.4% enrolled in higher education courses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Ashbury reaches 19 stops on 14 routes, timetabled for about 670 services a week. The typical home sits about 180 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.5 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Analysis of transit options shows 19 active bus stops servicing Ashbury. These stops are connected to 14 distinct routes, which together provide 672 weekly passenger trips. Access to transit is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 181 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the residential nature of the suburb, most workers commute out of the area, with private cars remaining the primary choice at 81%, and trains used by 8%. Households own an average of 1.5 vehicles, which is higher than the regional average. A high 63.1% of working residents worked from home (2021 Census; likely influenced by temporary pandemic conditions).
Transit schedules show an average of 96 daily trips across all routes, which corresponds to roughly 35 weekly trips at each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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72.0% of residents in Ashbury report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 84% of areas nationally. 5.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.1 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators show excellent outcomes across Ashbury, according to AreaSearch analyses of mortality figures and long-term health issues, with younger age groups showing particularly low rates of common illnesses. The proportion of residents with private health insurance is high at approximately 54% of the population (~1,924 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney. The most frequent chronic conditions reported by residents were arthritis and asthma, affecting 7.1 and 6.6% of the population, respectively. Meanwhile, 72.0% of the community reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney.
The suburb contains 20.6% of residents aged 65 and older (733 people), which is above the Greater Sydney proportion of 15.5%. Senior health metrics are better than average, though they rank lower nationally than the metrics of the local population as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
31.6% of Ashbury residents were born overseas and 36.2% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 76% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (17.1%) and English (15.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Ashbury has a high degree of cultural diversity, with 31.6% of the population born outside Australia and 36.2% using a language other than English at home. The primary religious affiliation in Ashbury is Christianity, representing 67.3% of the community, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. Regarding family heritage (parents' place of birth), the three most common backgrounds in Ashbury are Australian, representing 17.1% of the population, English, representing 15.5%, and Italian, representing 12.9% (which is far higher than the metropolitan average of 3.4%). There are also notable differences in the concentration of other backgrounds: Greek ancestry is highly represented at 8.0% of Ashbury (compared to 1.9% regionally), Spanish at 1.3% (compared to 0.6%), and Lebanese at 5.7% (compared to 2.6%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Ashbury is 44, older than 76% of areas nationally. 22.0% 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, Ashbury is much older than the Greater Sydney median of 37 and the national average of 38. The 55 - 64 age cohort is highly represented at 14.6% compared to Greater Sydney, whereas the 25 - 34 cohort is less common at 7.6%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 85 and over has increased from 2.0% to 3.1% of the population. Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort has decreased from 13.3% to 11.9%. Demographic forecasts suggest the age profile of Ashbury will change significantly by 2041.
Leading the changes, the 75 to 84 age cohort is projected to expand by 42% (104 people), going from 249 to 354. This aging trend is clear, with residents aged 65+ representing 67% of the total projected growth. In contrast, the 0 to 4 and 15 to 24 age groups are expected to see population declines.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Ashbury
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 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) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Oct 2025 10 months ago all 1 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 Oct 2025. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this 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 — 66 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (3,353 at the 2021 Census → 3,563 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 (SAL10094). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.