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The median house price in Ashfield (NSW) is $2.26m, with units at $902k. House values have moved 2.6% a year compounded over five years.
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Ashfield (NSW) has an estimated 25,185 residents, up from 23,012 at the 2021 Census — a change of 2,173 people, or 9.4%. Growth has averaged 0.8% a year over five years. 170 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 100.0% of that increase. That puts 7,386 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, combined with fresh street addresses verified by AreaSearch since the Census, the population of Ashfield (NSW) is projected to be approximately 25,185 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 2,173 people (9.4%) relative to the 2021 Census, which counted a population of 23,012 individuals. This shift is calculated from the local populace of 25,007, computed by AreaSearch following analysis of the latest ERP data publication from the ABS (June 2025) along with an extra 170 validated new addresses since the Census date.
This level of population equates to a density ratio of 7,385 persons per square kilometer, positioning it within the top 10% of nationwide zones evaluated by AreaSearch, showing that regional real estate is a highly sought-after commodity. The 9.4% expansion of the suburb of Ashfield (NSW) since the 2021 census outstripped the SA4 region (6.6%), as well as the state, establishing it as a regional growth leader. Population growth in the suburb of Ashfield (NSW) was mostly fueled by arrivals from abroad, which served as almost the solitary contributor to demographic increases during recent timeframes. AreaSearch implements ABS/Geoscience Australia models for individual SA2 zones, published in 2024 with 2022 serving as the base year. For any SA2 regions lacking this coverage, AreaSearch employs the NSW State Government's SA2 level forecasts, published in 2022 with 2021 as the baseline. Expansion rates sorted by age brackets from these groupings are also applied to all areas for the years 2032 to 2041. Looking at future demographic trends, a population rise slightly beneath the median of statistical localities reviewed by AreaSearch is anticipated, with the suburb of Ashfield (NSW) projected to grow by 2,769 persons to 2041 using consolidated SA2-level forecasts, showing an overall increase of 10.3% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
527 new dwellings have been approved in Ashfield (NSW) over the past five years, an average of 105 a year. That places the area in the 72nd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 4 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 100 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 6% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 10, 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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According to AreaSearch evaluations of ABS building consent statistics distributed from geographical data, Ashfield has seen approximately 105 homes obtain building authorization each year, with a projected 527 residences authorized during the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 10 up to this point in FY-26. Based on a mean of 1.9 new occupants annually per built residence during the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), supply and demand seem balanced, yielding steady market conditions, though fresh statistics show this has risen to 4.8 individuals per home during the last 2 financial years, illustrating the locality's expanding appeal and prospective volume limitations.
Construction initiatives average $712,000 in build cost, showing that builders are concentrating on the high-end sector with premium properties. Furthermore, $33.4 million in commercial consents have been logged during this financial year, demonstrating robust local business development. In comparison to Greater Sydney, Ashfield registers 10.0% less construction activity per individual, though it ranks in the 63rd percentile of localities evaluated across the country. New construction is comprised of 6.0% stand-alone houses and 94.0% townhouses or units. This emphasis on high-density residential properties yields more accessible buying options and accommodates downsizers, property investors, and first-time buyers. This marks a clear departure from the locality's current housing stock (which stands at 22.0% houses), showing dwindling quantities of buildable land while reflecting evolving lifestyles and a demand for more varied, economical housing choices. With approximately 231 individuals per home authorization, Ashfield displays a developing marketplace. Long-term forecasts indicate Ashfield will add 2,591 occupants by 2041 (computed from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly projection). Current building volumes seem aligned with upcoming demand, encouraging stable marketplace conditions without sharp pricing pressure.
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 13 current infrastructure and development projects inside Ashfield (NSW), worth an estimated $2.39 billion. A further 80 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $66.1 billion. 24 are already under construction and 24 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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Few elements impact local performance as significantly as updates to municipal infrastructure, major builds, and planning schemes. In total, AreaSearch has flagged 50 projects that are expected to influence the locality. Key initiatives include Cardinal Freeman Final Release Development - Wattle Building, NSW School Infrastructure Program - Inner West, 379-381 Liverpool Road Residential Development, and Our Fairer Future Plan, with the following list highlighting those anticipated to be of primary importance.
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Sydney Local Health District Hospital Redevelopment Program - RPA and Canterbury
Major NSW Health hospital redevelopment program in Sydney Local Health District, led by Health Infrastructure. The program includes the $940 million Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Redevelopment at Camperdown, where major construction is underway for a new hospital building, expanded emergency department and ICU, operating theatres, imaging, inpatient, maternity, neonatal and paediatric services, with completion expected in 2028/29. It also includes the $350 million Canterbury Hospital Redevelopment at Campsie, now in detailed design and early works planning, with expanded ICU, emergency, adult inpatient, antenatal, surgical, outpatient, diagnostics and support services planned.
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.
379-381 Liverpool Road Residential Development
Approved development for demolition of existing structures and construction of two residential flat buildings of 6 storeys consisting of 60 dwellings over basement and at grade car parking and two multi dwelling housing buildings of two to three storeys consisting of 6 dwellings with associated car parking and landscaping. Project received deferred commencement consent in December 2016 but construction has not yet commenced.
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.
AshLife Residential Development
A stylish boutique residential development of 74-86 apartments (1, 2 and 3 bedroom) located in the heart of Ashfield. Six-storey building designed by Urbanlink architects featuring three connected outdoor spaces with sweeping pathways, lush fern garden, and vast residents-only park. Modern housing solution featuring open plan apartments with marble benchtops, engineered timber flooring, and outdoor balconies/terraces overlooking landscaped gardens.
The Anders (Polish Club Redevelopment)
Mixed-use redevelopment comprising 88 residential apartments and expansion of the Ashfield Polish Club from 1200sq m to 1850sq m. Designed by Nordon Jago architects, named after Polish General Wadysaw Anders. Features 1, 2 and 3-bedroom apartments with rooftop gardens.
Burwood Culture House
A new arts and cultural precinct transforming the former Burwood Library car park on the corner of Conder Street and Railway Parade into a city-shaping community hub. Designed by CHROFI with Tyrrell Studio, the facility will include a theatre, studio, two multipurpose halls, a community lounge and a cafe. The surrounding new urban park will feature a public plaza, sloping green lawn, garden terrace, interactive water play, public art and landscaping. A 50-space underground Council car park will replace the displaced surface parking and connect underground to the adjacent 600-space Burwood Place car park.The project forms part of the broader Holdmark Burwood Place mixed-use precinct and is supported by a partnership with the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia. Demolition and the first stage of construction commenced on 29 September 2025.
Nicholas Ashfield Apartments
Contemporary and spacious apartments in the heart of Ashfield. Contemporary easy living apartments with excellent indoor-outdoor living and elegant interiors. Boutique development featuring 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments with balconies or courtyards, parking and storage.
14,288 residents of Ashfield (NSW) are employed, from a labour force of 15,094. Unemployment sits at 5.3%, with participation at 67.4%. 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 21,014, about 83% 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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Ashfield features a highly qualified labor force, with the technology industry showing particularly strong representation, alongside an unemployment rate of 5.3%, derived from AreaSearch combinations of regional geographic data. As of March 2026, 14,288 occupants are employed while the unemployment rate is 1.2% higher than the Greater Sydney rate of 4.1%, and job market participation is general aligned with Greater Sydney's 69.1%. According to Census details, a substantial 48.4% of occupants worked from home, though the consequences of Covid-19 lockdowns should be taken into account. The primary employment fields for occupants include health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training.
By contrast, building trades employ a mere 5.1% of local workers, which is below the Greater Sydney average of 8.6%. The highly residential locality appears to present restricted job options internally, as shown by comparing the count of Census working population against resident population. Based on AreaSearch reviews of SALM and ABS statistics gathered from surrounding geographic areas, during the 12 months to March 2026, the labor pool shrank by 1.8% alongside a 1.6% drop in employment, which led to a decrease in unemployment of 0.3 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 1.9%, the labor pool grow by 1.9%, and unemployment drop slightly. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia dated May-25 can supply additional clarity on future local demand patterns in Ashfield. These forecasts, spanning five and ten-year spans, have been aligned with the local employment profile to project future growth. While nationwide employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, expansion speeds vary widely by industry. Applying these industry-specific trends to the local job mix suggests employment in Ashfield should rise by 7.1% over five years and 14.5% over ten years (note that this is a basic weighted projection for modeling purposes and does not incorporate local population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Ashfield (NSW) is $1,888 a week (about $98,000 a year), with median personal income at $890 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $51,881 a year against an average of $68,165. 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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The suburb of Ashfield registers a median taxpayer income of $51,881 and a mean of $68,165, based on the latest postcode-level ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This is close to the national middle ground, differing from Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,003. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current projections would sit at roughly $57,235 (median) and $75,200 (average) as of March 2026. Census figures show that household, family and individual earnings in Ashfield sit near the 61st percentile across the nation.
Examining the income brackets, the $1,500 - 2,999 range is the most common, containing 33.9% of occupants (8,537 people), which corresponds with the metropolitan area where this segment also accounts for 30.9%. Heavy housing expenses absorb 18.7% of earnings, yet healthy pay scales keep net income at the 55th percentile, and the locality's SEIFA income metric ranks in the 8th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Ashfield (NSW) had 9,266 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 22% detached houses and 70% apartments. 24% are owned with a mortgage, 53% rented and 23% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $440 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,210 a month, a total housing cost higher than 83% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 23.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.0%. 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 configuration of properties in Ashfield, as measured during the most recent Census, consisted of 22.1% houses and 77.9% other property types (semi-detached, units, and alternative dwellings), compared to the Sydney metro profile of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other property types. At the same time, the rate of home ownership in Ashfield was behind the Sydney metro rate, sitting at 23.4%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with mortgages (23.8%) or renters (52.8%). The median monthly home loan payment in the locality was below the Sydney metro baseline at $2,210, while the median weekly lease cost was recorded at $440, compared to Sydney metro averages of $2,427 and $470.
On a national level, Ashfield's home loan payments are notably higher than the Australian median of $1,863, while lease costs are significantly higher than the national rate of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Ashfield (NSW) counted 9,266 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 10,141 today, averaging 2.3 people each. 23% are couples with children, fewer than in 78% of areas nationally, against 26% couples without children. 32% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families represent the majority of households at 59.4%, consisting of 22.7% couples with offspring, 26.2% couples without offspring, and 8.7% single parent structures. Non-family households constitute the remaining 40.6%, with single-person households at 32.1% and shared houses representing 8.5% of the total. The median household occupancy of 2.3 people is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
49.9% of adults in Ashfield (NSW) hold a university qualification, including 31.7% with a bachelor degree and 15.1% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 84% of areas nationally. A further 11.1% hold a vocational qualification. 7 schools serve the area, with 2,378 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,087 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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Acquired education levels in Ashfield far outstrip regional averages, with 49.9% of residents aged 15+ holding tertiary degrees compared to 30.4% across Australia and 32.2% in NSW. This notable educational lead positions the locality well for knowledge-sector roles. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 31.7%, followed by postgraduate study (15.1%) and graduate diplomas (3.1%). Vocational training accounts for 22.5% of qualifications among residents aged 15+ – consisting of advanced diplomas (11.4%) and certificates (11.1%). Schooling enrollment is remarkably high, with 28.9% of residents currently studying in structured programs. This comprises 10.1% in higher education, 5.9% in primary schools, and 4.5% undertaking secondary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Ashfield (NSW) reaches 153 stops on 40 routes, timetabled for about 9,400 services a week. The typical home sits about 120 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.5 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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Public transport evaluations show 153 active transit links operating in Ashfield, comprising a combination of trains and buses. These transit points are serviced by 40 distinct routes, which combine to support 9,361 weekly passenger journeys. Commuter access is categorized as excellent, with occupants generally living 121 meters from their closest transit link. As a largely residential district, most commuters travel out of the area - private cars remain the primary transit mode at 50%, with 31% utilizing trains and 8% utilizing buses. Private vehicle ownership averages 0.5 per home, which is below the metropolitan standard.
A high 48.4% of occupants work from home (2021 Census; likely reflecting COVID-19 settings). Transit frequency averages 1,337 services each day across all paths, translating to roughly 61 weekly journeys for each individual transit stop. The mapped guide presents the 100 closest transit points relative to the center of the locality.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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73.5% of residents in Ashfield (NSW) report no long-term health condition. 6.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 53.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.1 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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Ashfield displays strong wellness markers based on AreaSearch's evaluation of death rates and ongoing health issues, with the frequency of standard medical issues being low among the broader population, though tracking higher than the national baseline among older, vulnerable segments, and the proportion of residents with private medical policies is slightly ahead of the typical SA2 region at roughly 54% of the total population (~13,572 people). This compares to 59.9% across Greater Sydney. The most frequent health diagnoses in the locality were mental health conditions and asthma, affecting 8.4 and 5.8% of occupants, respectively, while 73.5% reported having no health issues at all, compared to 74.6% throughout Greater Sydney.
Working-age occupants are particularly robust, showing low rates of long-term illness. The area has 15.6% of residents aged 65 and over (3,928 people), though this age group ranks lower nationally than the rest of the local demographic.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
52.8% of Ashfield (NSW) residents were born overseas and 51.7% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 92% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Chinese (17.8%) and English (15.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Ashfield is positioned among the most ethnically mixed areas nationwide, with 51.7% of its populace speaking a non-English language at home and 52.8% born in another country. The principal religion in Ashfield was recorded as Christianity, representing 37.2% of local people. However, the most distinct concentration was in Buddhism, which accounts for 7.0% of the population, compared to 4.1% throughout Greater Sydney. Regarding family heritage (parents' country of birth), the primary three groups represented in Ashfield are Other at 18.0% of the population, Chinese at 17.8% of the population, which is considerably higher than the regional average of 8.4%, and English at 15.0% of the population.
Furthermore, there are visible variations in the presence of other ethnic demographics: Spanish is notably represented at 0.8% of Ashfield (vs 0.6% across the region), Filipino at 3.1% (vs 2.0%) and Korean at 1.2% (vs 1.1%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Ashfield (NSW) is 35. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 39.1% 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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Ashfield's median age of 35 years is slightly younger than Greater Sydney's 37 and also lower than the national median of 38. The 25 - 34 demographic has a large presence at 25.4% compared to Greater Sydney, while the 5 - 14 demographic is less common at 6.7%. This 25 - 34 cluster is well above the national level of 14.6%. During the period since 2021, the locality's demographic profile has become younger, with the median age falling 1.1 years from 36 to 35. Primary shifts reveal that the 25 to 34 age bracket increased from 22.9% to 25.4% of the population, while the 15 to 24 group rose from 11.8% to 13.7%.
Meanwhile, the 55 to 64 group decreased from 10.3% to 9.0%. Population forecasts for 2041 show distinct demographic changes for Ashfield. The 75 to 84 bracket shows the fastest projected expansion at 70%, gaining 895 residents to reach 2,180. Older residents (65+) will account for 67% of population growth, highlighting local aging trends. Conversely, the 0 to 4 and 35 to 44 age brackets are projected to experience population decreases.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Ashfield (NSW)
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 | Aug 2026 this month all 13 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 Aug 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) | 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 — 170 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (23,012 at the 2021 Census → 25,185 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 (SAL10099). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.