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The median house price in Auburn (NSW) is $1.59m, with units at $598k. House values have moved 8.1% a year compounded over five years.
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Auburn (NSW) has an estimated 43,880 residents, up from 39,333 at the 2021 Census — a change of 4,547 people, or 11.6%. Growth has averaged 1.1% a year over five years, faster than 76% of areas nationally. 684 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 82.0% of that increase. That puts 5,126 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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As of Aug 2026, the suburb of Auburn (NSW) has an estimated community of approximately 43,880 residents, derived from AreaSearch evaluation of broader ABS population updates alongside post-Census validated address additions. Compared to the 39,333 individuals recorded in the 2021 Census, this demonstrates an expansion of 4,547 people (11.6%). Such growth stems from an estimated resident tally of 43,820 determined after examining the ABS June 2025 ERP release, combined with 684 validated new addresses added following the Census date. This population scale generates a density of 5,126 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb of Auburn (NSW) within the top 10% of all Australian locations analyzed by AreaSearch and rendering residential land highly coveted.
Outpacing both Greater Sydney and the broader state benchmark of 7.3%, the 11.6% rise registered since the 2021 census highlights the suburb of Auburn (NSW) as a regional expansion frontrunner. This demographic upward trajectory has been predominantly fueled by overseas arrivals, accounting for roughly 82.0% of recent population additions. Projections published in 2024 (using 2022 as the base year) by ABS/Geoscience Australia are integrated by AreaSearch across SA2 boundaries, supplemented by 2022 NSW State Government SA2-level modeling (benchmarked to 2021) for locations without federal coverage. Age-cohort expansion metrics derived from these series are extended across all territories covering 2032 to 2041. Looking forward, long-term projections indicate that the suburb of Auburn (NSW) will experience significant expansion in the top quartile of Australian statistical territories, with aggregated SA2 figures pointing to an influx of 10,592 persons through to 2041, representing a cumulative rise of 24.0% over the 16 years.
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1,133 new dwellings have been approved in Auburn (NSW) over the past five years, an average of 226 a year. That places the area in the 86th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 5 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 172 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 30% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 356, 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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Examining ABS residential approval statistics aggregated from statistical territory records, AreaSearch reveals that Auburn registers approximately 226 dwelling approvals per annum, totaling an estimated 1,133 approved residences across the preceding 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), with 356 recorded to date in FY-25. An average influx of 2.7 people per year per newly completed residence was observed over the prior 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), demonstrating robust underlying demand conducive to price support, while newly approved dwellings carry an average construction value of $524,000. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $108.9 million during this financial year, underscoring substantial commercial construction activity.
Per capita residential construction in Auburn sits 51.0% below regional average rates across Greater Sydney. While building velocity has picked up in recent times, this constrained volume of fresh housing stock generally bolsters buyer competition and pricing across existing dwellings. Recent residential approvals comprise 30.0% detached houses alongside 70.0% medium and high-density housing configurations. This emphasis on higher-density builds creates cost-effective purchasing opportunities that cater to first-time buyers, downsizers, and property investors. Exhibiting roughly 197 people per dwelling approval, Auburn reflects an emerging property sector. Projections indicate that Auburn will welcome an additional 10,532 residents through to 2041 relative to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Although current construction levels are tracking in line with demographic projections, prospective purchasers may face heightened market competition as local numbers swell.
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 12 current infrastructure and development projects inside Auburn (NSW), worth an estimated $1.85 billion. A further 99 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $23.3 billion. 25 are already under construction and 38 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Capital works, major planning policies, and public infrastructure developments serve as primary catalysts for localized growth. AreaSearch has pinpointed 57 distinct initiatives positioned to influence the surrounding district, highlighted by The Concourse at Lidcombe, Central Lidcombe Multi-Storey Warehouse, North Village Auburn Square Stage 2, and Parramatta Road Urban Amenity Improvement Program Auburn, with key details outlined below.
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Parramatta Road Urban Amenity Improvement Program Auburn
A $27 million NSW Government grant to Cumberland City Council to improve Auburn's liveability along the Parramatta Road corridor, as part of the broader $198 million Parramatta Road Urban Amenity Improvement Program (PRUAIP). The four local projects include the Auburn Park Extension, Stubbs Street streetscape upgrades, Parramatta Road public domain improvements, and a new pedestrian walkway over the M4 at Melton Street. Works include new footpaths, pedestrian crossings, cycleways, street tree planting, public art installations, improved lighting, and undergrounding of aerial power and telecommunications cables.The Auburn Park Extension was delayed in late 2024 due to discovery of asbestos-contaminated material and is now expected to complete in May 2026. The program is part of the State Government's 30-year Parramatta Road Urban Transformation Strategy (PRUTS).
Central Lidcombe Multi-Storey Warehouse
Central is a pioneering 2-level, 5-Star Green Star warehouse facility spanning up to 40,000sqm. Designed by Hale Capital Partners and LaSalle Investment Management, it features 10 individual tenancies from 3,000sqm. Located alongside the M4 Motorway, it includes dual-level flexible warehousing spaces, ground to first floor height of 11.5m, B-Double access, dedicated EV charging, and extensive hardstand areas. Practical completion is expected in Q2 2026.
Auburn Park Extension
Extension of Auburn Park to create additional public open space with multipurpose courts, outdoor fitness equipment, BBQ facilities, picnic areas and landscaping as part of the Parramatta Road Urban Amenity Improvement Program. Construction commenced in September 2024 but has experienced delays due to asbestos remediation and adverse weather. Cumberland City Council's latest update advises works are continuing with completion now expected in September 2026, weather permitting.
North Village Auburn Square Stage 2
The second stage of the Auburn Square precinct, North Village delivers 264 one, two, and three-bedroom apartments with premium fixtures, elevated finishes, lush communal gardens, and BBQ areas. It includes ground-floor retail and is backed by 10-year Latent Defect Insurance. Built by iCIRT-rated Binah.
Auburn Village Mixed-Use Development
State Significant Development (SSD-69988710) approved 26 June 2025 for a major mixed-use precinct comprising three residential towers (22, 20 and 12 storeys) delivering 359 apartments, including 68 infill affordable housing dwellings, ground-floor retail and commercial tenancies, three levels of podium retail, public plazas and through-site links. Designed by Place Studio architects, the project is located 230m from Auburn Station and forms part of the Auburn Town Centre revitalisation.
43 Queen Street Residential Development
Mid-rise residential development by Juno Investments Pty Ltd featuring 42 apartments (1, 2, and 3 bedrooms) across 26 metres in height. Located in Auburn town center within 400 metres of Auburn Station, this development provides significant urban infill housing in the Cumberland LGA.
1A-1B Queen Street Auburn Development
A DA-approved master-planned community on a 26,876 sqm site comprising 595 residential apartments across 12 interconnected buildings of 3, 6, and 8 storeys, with basement parking and over 1400 sqm of publicly accessible landscaped space including three parks. The approval includes upgrades to the Queen Street and Marion Street intersection. An amended Voluntary Planning Agreement revising the delivery timeline was executed with Cumberland City Council in August 2023. The site, previously home to five industrial warehouses, remains in pre-construction and has been marketed for sale by EG Funds with construction able to proceed in three stages, including potential build-to-rent use.
The Concourse at Lidcombe
DOOLEYS is redeveloping its Lidcombe Catholic Club as The Concourse at Lidcombe, a major hospitality and events upgrade delivered with Buildcorp. Works are underway and include refurbished club facilities, new restaurants, bars and cafes, upgraded arrivals on John Street and Church Street, improved member areas, childrens play facilities, extra parking, and a dedicated functions and events centre with capacity for up to 500 guests. The project is being delivered in stages while the club remains operational, with major new destinations expected to open through the redevelopment period.
20,734 residents of Auburn (NSW) are employed, from a labour force of 22,074. Unemployment sits at 6.1%, with participation at 60.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. 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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Statistical area aggregations by AreaSearch show that Auburn features a qualified local labor pool distributed across various sectors, registering an unemployment rate of 6.1% and an estimated annual job expansion of 3.6%. As of March 2026, employed residents count 20,734 individuals, though local unemployment sits 1.9% above the 4.1% recorded for Greater Sydney, and the labor force participation level of 60.3% falls well behind the broader metropolitan figure of 68.9%. Census records indicate that 20.4% of workers operated from home, though these figures were subject to Covid-19 pandemic restrictions. Local workers are primarily concentrated across health care & social assistance, retail trade, and accommodation & food.
Accommodation & food represents a standout area of concentration, holding an employment share 1.8 times the regional level. In contrast, professional & technical occupations account for just 5.7% of the workforce, compared to the regional benchmark of 11.5%. Comparing the Census count of local workers against resident employee numbers demonstrates that this largely residential locality generates relatively few internal job opportunities. AreaSearch examination of ABS and SALM data across broader statistical boundaries indicates that throughout the 12 months to March 2026, job counts expanded by 3.6% against a 2.9% rise in the active labor pool, driving a 0.6 percentage points decrease in the jobless rate. Over the same timeframe, Greater Sydney recorded identical 1.9% increases across both employment and workforce size, accompanied by a slight rate reduction. Future local hiring conditions can be evaluated against national forecasts published by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26. Applying these national sector trajectories—projected at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years—to Auburn's specific occupational breakdown points to estimated local employment gains of 6.5% over five years and 13.6% over ten years (serving as an illustrative weighted extrapolation that excludes localized demographic projections).
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Median household income in Auburn (NSW) is $1,533 a week (about $80,000 a year), with median personal income at $580 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $35,864 a year against an average of $44,273. 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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As per AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2023, the suburb of Auburn's median income among taxpayers is $35,864, with an average of $44,273. This is below the national average, and compares to Greater Sydney's median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $39,565 (median) and $48,842 (average) as of March 2026. According to 2021 Census figures, individual incomes lag at the 9th percentile ($580 weekly), while household income performs better at the 37th percentile.
Distribution data shows the predominant cohort spans 32.6% of locals (14,304 people) in the $1,500 - 2,999 category, mirroring regional levels where 30.9% occupy this bracket. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 78.6% of income remaining, ranking at the 31st percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Auburn (NSW) had 10,982 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 42% detached houses and 47% apartments. 25% are owned with a mortgage, 52% rented and 23% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $410 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month, a total housing cost higher than 75% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 26.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 30.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the most recent Census, the local housing stock consisted of 42.2% houses and 57.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), contrasting with the Sydney metro distribution of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership stood at 22.9%, trailing metropolitan averages, while the balance of homes were occupied under a mortgage (24.7%) or through rental arrangements (52.4%). Typical monthly mortgage obligations of $2,000 were considerably lower than the Sydney metro median of $2,427, and median weekly rental payments of $410 sat below the metropolitan benchmark of $470.
Relative to national figures, however, Auburn exceeds both the Australian median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,863 and the weekly median rent of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Auburn (NSW) counted 10,982 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 12,252 today, averaging 3.3 people each. 38% are couples with children, against 21% couples without children. 17% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 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 local living arrangements at 72.0%, consisting of 37.5% couples with children, 21.4% couples without children, and 10.3% single parent families. The remaining 28.0% comprises non-family residences, split between lone person households at 16.6% and group households comprising 11.4% of the total. Across all dwellings, the typical household size of 3.3 people exceeds the Greater Sydney benchmark of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
31.3% of adults in Auburn (NSW) hold a university qualification, including 20.0% with a bachelor degree and 10.0% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 9.8% hold a vocational qualification. 15 schools serve the area, with 7,844 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,014 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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Attainment levels across Auburn sit below broader district standards, with 31.3% of individuals aged 15+ possessing university qualifications relative to 39.9% across the SA3 area, presenting clear scope for workforce upskilling. Bachelor credentials represent 20.0% of qualifications, followed by postgraduate qualifications (10.0%) and graduate diplomas (1.3%). Technical and trade programs represent 21.7% of qualifications among residents aged 15+, divided between advanced diplomas (11.9%) and certificates (9.8%). A significant 38.0% of the population is actively engaged in formal study. This student cohort includes 10.5% enrolled in higher education programs, 9.3% attending primary school, and 6.7% undertaking secondary schooling.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Auburn (NSW) reaches 188 stops on 30 routes, timetabled for about 4,900 services a week. The typical home sits about 130 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.0 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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The local transit network features 188 active public transport stops covering both train and bus options across Auburn. A collective 30 transit routes service these stops, generating 4,945 weekly passenger trips. Transit access is exceptionally strong, with typical walking distances to the nearest stop measuring 127 meters. Given the predominantly residential environment, outward commuting is standard: 50% of trips occur via private vehicle, 35% by train, and 8% by bus. Dwellings maintain an average of 1.0 vehicles, trailing regional norms, while 20.4% of workers performed their duties from home (recorded in the 2021 Census under COVID-19 conditions).
Network timetables deliver an average of 706 daily journeys across all services, translating to roughly 26 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying mapping illustrates the 100 nearest transit points relative to the center of the suburb.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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84.1% of residents in Auburn (NSW) report no long-term health condition. 5.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 44.5% 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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Health evaluations conducted by AreaSearch show favorable health outcomes across Auburn, with mortality statistics and chronic condition incidence remaining low across younger and older demographics alike. Private medical insurance adoption is notably low, encompassing approximately 45% of the total population (~19,544 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney and a nationwide benchmark of 55.7%. Diabetes and arthritis rank as the two most widespread conditions locally, diagnosed in 4.8 and 3.9% of residents, respectively, while 84.1% reported no long-term illnesses, exceeding the Greater Sydney proportion of 74.6%. Individuals aged 65 and over constitute 10.6% of the community (4,651 people), remaining under the metropolitan average of 15.5%.
Older residents demonstrate robust wellness metrics, aligning with broader national benchmarks for senior health.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
69.7% of Auburn (NSW) residents were born overseas and 86.5% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 99% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Chinese (21.7%) and Lebanese (6.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Reflecting exceptional cultural diversity on a nationwide scale, 69.7% of local residents were born overseas, and 86.5% speak a non-English language at home. Islam represents the most widely practiced faith, observed by 42.6% of people in Auburn compared to 6.8% across Greater Sydney. Analyzing ancestral heritage based on parental birthplaces, the largest population shares belong to Other at 45.2% (well above the 16.0% regional standard), Chinese at 21.7% (compared to 8.4% across the region), and Lebanese at 6.2%. Notable variations are also evident across other ethnic backgrounds, including Korean ancestry at 1.5% of Auburn (vs 1.1% regionally), Indian at 6.1% (vs 3.6%), and Vietnamese at 1.4% (vs 1.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Auburn (NSW) is 30, younger than 93% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 41.6% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The suburb of Auburn (NSW) maintains an age distribution younger than Greater Sydney overall. AreaSearch estimates for August 2026 indicate that 39.4% of residents fall into the young to middle aged adult band (25 - 44), compared to 31.4% across the broader metropolitan area, while the 45 - 64 bracket accounts for 17.3% locally versus 22.6% regionally. The estimated median age stood at 30 as at August 2026, down from 31 at the 2021 Census and 7 years below the Greater Sydney Census median of 37 (with the national median sitting at 38 at that same Census).
The most pronounced proportional increase since the Census occurred within the 25 - 44 demographic, rising from 36.4% to an estimated 39.4%. Looking toward 2041, the 65+ demographic is forecast to undergo the largest numeric expansion, increasing by 3,040 (65%) to reach 7,691.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Auburn (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 | Aug 2026 2 months ago all 12 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 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 — 684 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (39,333 at the 2021 Census → 43,880 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 (SAL10107). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.