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The median house price in Austral is $1.13m, with units at $1.00m. House values have moved 17.2% a year compounded over five years.
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Austral has an estimated 17,848 residents, up from 6,847 at the 2021 Census — a change of 11,001 people, or 160.7%. Growth has averaged 24.1% a year over five years, faster than 99% of areas nationally. 5,233 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 84.0% of that increase. That puts 1,011 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 AreaSearch evaluations combining ABS demographic revisions across the wider territory with post-Census address validations, the suburb of Austral contains approximately 17,848 residents as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 11,001 people (160.7%) compared to the 6,847 inhabitants recorded in the 2021 Census. Such expansion is deduced from a resident base of 16,565 determined via the ABS ERP release from June 2025 alongside 5,233 validated new addresses confirmed after the Census. Consequently, population density stands at 1,010 persons per square kilometer, aligning closely with typical benchmarks across AreaSearch study zones.
With an expansion rate of 160.7% since the 2021 census, the suburb of Austral outpaced both the state (7.3%) and Greater Sydney, establishing itself among the leading expansion corridors regionally. Net interstate arrivals served as the principal demographic engine, generating around 84.0% of recent population additions, while overseas migration and natural increase also delivered positive contributions. Projections compiled by ABS/Geoscience Australia (issued in 2024 with a 2022 baseline) are applied by AreaSearch across SA2 divisions, while NSW State Government projections (released in 2022 with a 2021 baseline) cover any unrepresented areas. Age-specific trajectories from these models are incorporated across all territories between 2032 and 2041. These anticipated demographic adjustments position the suburb of Austral within the top 10 percent of Australian statistical areas for prospective growth, with SA2 aggregates indicating a projected gain of 52,844 persons to 2041, which represents an overall surge of 288.9% throughout the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
4,527 new dwellings have been approved in Austral over the past five years, an average of 905 a year. That places the area in the 97th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 51 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 966 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 93% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 1,023, broadly in line with 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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Analysing ABS residential approval statistics aggregated across local statistical divisions, AreaSearch identifies an annual mean of roughly 905 residential approvals in the locality, totaling 4,527 dwellings sanctioned across the 5 financial years between FY-21 and FY-25, alongside 1,023 approvals during FY-25 to date. With an intake averaging 2.3 new residents per year per dwelling throughout the 5 financial years between FY-21 and FY-25, substantial demand supports local real estate, where newly approved residences reflect an average construction value of $489,000. Non-residential building activity also shows considerable strength, evidenced by $76.1 million in commercial building approvals granted during the current financial year.
Per-capita residential approvals in the locality outstrip Greater Sydney by 432.0%, granting prospective purchasers extensive options despite an easing in building momentum over recent years. This elevated volume substantially exceeds national norms and demonstrates elevated developer appetite. Detached houses account for 93.0% of recent approvals, while townhouses or apartments represent 7.0%, sustaining a low-density suburban fabric that appeals to purchasers seeking larger footprints. A ratio of approximately 17 people per approval highlights the district's active urban expansion phase. Based on the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch, future forecasts indicate the district will gain 51,561 residents by 2041. While ongoing residential construction currently aligns with population projections, prospective buyers could encounter tighter market competition as local density climbs.
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 15 current infrastructure and development projects inside Austral, worth an estimated $6.53 billion. A further 81 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $41.8 billion. 40 are already under construction and 46 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities, precincts & urban renewal. 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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Strategic infrastructure investments, major urban projects, and planning frameworks are pivotal in shaping local growth. AreaSearch has pinpointed 36 separate developments poised to influence the immediate surroundings, led by key initiatives such as Austral Plaza, Austral Village, Gurner Avenue Estate, and the Austral Public School Upgrade, with further specifics provided below.
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Austral Village
Redevelopment of the existing Austral Shopping Centre into a modern single-storey neighbourhood retail destination. The project features a 3,500 sqm full-line Coles supermarket, a Coles Liquorland, and approximately 2,150 sqm of specialty retail space across 17 tenancies, including medical and fitness suites. The development includes 301 at-grade car parking spaces and a 2,000 sqm pad site reserved for future community facilities to be acquired by Liverpool City Council.
Austral Plaza
An open-air neighbourhood shopping centre of 7,200 sqm GLA anchored by a full-line 3,800 sqm Woolworths supermarket with six-bay Direct-to-Boot service and a BWS liquor store. The centre includes over 20 specialty tenancies (food, services, health and lifestyle), 1,500 sqm of commercial and medical space including a medical centre, radiologist, dentist and pharmacy, plus rooftop office suites suited to allied health. Confirmed food and beverage operators include XS Espresso, Gong Cha, Good Feeling Thai, and Dapper & Boss.Supported by 319 on-grade car spaces, four EV charging stations, and over 820 rooftop solar panels offsetting approximately 19% of the centre's energy needs. The centre is 96% leased ahead of its September 2026 opening, located 14km from the Western Sydney International Airport in one of Sydney's fastest-growing corridors.
Emerald Hills Estate
Emerald Hills is a 150-hectare masterplanned community in Leppington, developed as a joint venture by Cameron Brae Group and Vitocco Enterprises. The estate will ultimately feature 2,500 homes, integrated with the Emerald Hills Shopping Village (anchored by Woolworths and Aldi), a community centre, and extensive recreational spaces including sports ovals and cycleways. A new primary school and preschool are scheduled to commence construction in mid-2026, with completion targeted for late 2027 to open in 2028.The precinct also features a HomeWorld display village.
Austral Public School Upgrade
The upgrade for Austral Public School is being delivered in two stages to support a growing student population. Stage 1 involves the construction of 20 new permanent classrooms, 3 new support learning classrooms, and the refurbishment of administration and library facilities. Stage 2, funded in the 2024-25 Budget, will further increase school capacity with planning and design phases occurring in 2026.
Bloomfield Austral
Bloomfield is a 91-lot residential land subdivision across 10 acres in Austral, south-west Sydney. Developed by Castle Group, the estate offers family-sized lots from 309 to 502 square metres with land and house-and-land packages available. Stage 1 lots reached registration in Q2 2025 with Stage 2 registration on track for June 2026. Over 70% of lots are already sold. The estate provides easy access to the M5 and M7 motorways, Leppington Station, future Fifteenth Avenue Smart Transit, and is positioned near future retail and open recreation space.Land is priced from $740,000 to $900,000.
Leppington Major Centre
A transit-oriented mixed-use precinct proposed by ALAND above Leppington Train Station, comprising eight residential towers across four commercial podiums with 461 apartments. The broader $453 million masterplan includes retail, a hotel, community facilities, civic open space and high-density residential. A development application for the retail and hotel component ($282 million, DA 2024/615/1) was lodged in November 2024, refused by Camden Council, and ALAND's appeal to the NSW Land and Environment Court was dismissed in April 2026.In December 2024, Leppington Town Centre was declared a State Assessed Rezoning Proposal, with the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure now responsible for finalising the planning proposals.
Eighth Avenue & Bonds Creek Upgrade, Austral
Upgrade of Eighth Avenue as a key north-south collector road in Austral, including civil road widening, drainage works, and the culvert bridge replacement at Bonds Creek designed to a 1-in-100-year ARI flood immunity standard. Delivered by Liverpool City Council under the Austral and Leppington North Contributions Plan to support ongoing residential development in the South West Growth Area.
Coolibah Austral
Coolibah Estate is a boutique residential land release by Brolen Homes offering 26 exclusive homesites with turnkey house and land packages in Austral, Sydney's South West Growth Corridor. Located 850m from Austral Town Centre, 3km from Leppington Train Station and 5km from the M7, the estate offers convenient access to amenities, schools, parks and public transport within the Liverpool LGA.
8,728 residents of Austral are employed, from a labour force of 9,107. Unemployment sits at 4.2%, with participation at 76.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 14,279, about 80% 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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Austral features a highly skilled labor pool with varied industry representation and an unemployment rate of 4.2%, alongside an estimated employment growth of 11.9% over the previous year, according to AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 8,728 residents are employed while the unemployment rate matches that of Greater Sydney at 4.1%, and workforce participation exceeds the standard level at 76.6% compared to Greater Sydney's 68.9%. Census data reveals that 38.5% of residents work from home, though the lingering effects of Covid-19 lockdowns should be taken into account.
Key industries employing local residents comprise health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. A notable concentration exists within transport, postal & warehousing, where the local representation reaches 1.8 times the broader regional benchmark. Conversely, professional & technical roles are comparatively sparse, engaging 6.4% of the local workforce relative to 11.5% throughout Greater Sydney. Comparing Census figures for locally based jobs against the resident worker count indicates that this predominantly suburban residential setting provides fewer employment roles within its own borders. According to AreaSearch analysis using SALM and ABS data aggregated from wider statistical areas, the past twelve months showed employment rising by 11.9% and the labour force growing by 12.9%, which led to an increase in the unemployment rate of 0.8 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 1.9% and labour force growth of 1.9%, resulting in a slight decline in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Mar-26 provide additional perspective on potential future demand within Austral. These forecasts, which cover five and ten-year horizons, have been aligned with the local employment profile to estimate growth trajectories. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth varies substantially across industry sectors. When these sector-specific projections are applied to Austral's employment composition, local employment is expected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.5% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Austral is $2,168 a week (about $113,000 a year), with median personal income at $930 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $66,666 a year against an average of $85,287. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to the latest ATO tax statistics at the postcode level compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, personal earnings in the suburb of Austral rank among the nation's highest brackets, generating a median taxable income of $66,666 and an average of $85,287. These numbers exceed the Greater Sydney median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Factoring in the 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 yields updated benchmarks of roughly $73,546 for median earnings and $94,089 on average as of March 2026. Across household, family, and individual brackets in the 2021 Census, earnings sit near the 73rd percentile nationwide.
Furthermore, 43.0% of local earners (7,674 individuals) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket, mirroring the broader metropolitan proportion of 30.9%. Residential housing costs account for 21.2% of income, yet robust earnings maintain disposable funds around the 67th percentile, placing the district in the 6th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Austral had 1,992 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 92% detached houses and 3% apartments. 53% are owned with a mortgage, 29% rented and 18% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $520 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,535 a month, a total housing cost higher than 96% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 24.0% 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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At the time of the latest Census, the local housing stock consisted of 91.7% separate houses alongside 8.3% other dwelling types including semi-detached houses and apartments, differing noticeably from Sydney metro where detached dwellings constituted 55.9% and alternative dwellings 44.1%. Outright home ownership stood at 18.3%, trailing the metropolitan standard, with 53.0% of homes under a mortgage and 28.7% occupied by tenants. Median monthly mortgage commitments were $2,535 and median weekly rents reached $520, both higher than the respective Sydney metro benchmarks of $2,427 and $470. On a wider scale, local monthly mortgage obligations heavily exceed the national figure of $1,863, and weekly rents track well above the Australian median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Austral counted 1,992 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 5,193 today, averaging 3.1 people each. 49% are couples with children, more than in 94% of areas nationally, against 24% couples without children. 13% 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 constitute the vast majority of local households at 85.9%, consisting of couples with children (49.3%), couples without children (24.2%), and single parent arrangements (11.4%). Non-family living situations make up 14.1% of the total, divided between single-occupant homes at 13.0% and shared households at 1.2%. The area records a median household occupancy of 3.1 persons, exceeding the Greater Sydney benchmark of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
32.8% of adults in Austral hold a university qualification, including 21.7% with a bachelor degree and 9.7% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 19.4% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 5,035 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,055 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Academic credentials among residents aged 15+ in the locality surpass regional standards, with 32.8% possessing tertiary qualifications relative to 21.4% throughout the SA4 region and 22.6% in the SA3 area, providing a solid foundation for professional and technical careers. Bachelor degrees account for 21.7%, postgraduate awards represent 9.7%, and graduate diplomas make up 1.4%. Vocational and applied trade training is also prominent, with 30.0% of the population aged 15+ holding technical qualifications, split between advanced diplomas (10.6%) and certificate-level courses (19.4%). A significant share of the local community participates in formal education, with 34.1% currently studying.
This cohort is distributed across primary school attendees (12.7%), secondary students (8.3%), and those pursuing tertiary studies (5.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Austral reaches 68 stops on 40 routes, timetabled for about 900 services a week. The typical home sits about 330 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.6 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 transit networks in the area comprise 68 operational stops utilizing various bus services. Across these facilities, 40 separate transit routes deliver 898 weekly passenger trips. Network coverage remains convenient, with the typical resident residing 325 meters from their nearest transit stop. Given the suburban residential profile, outbound travel is common, with private cars representing 86% of journeys and rail transit accounting for 10%. Household vehicle density sits at an average of 1.6 per dwelling, above the regional average, while 38.5% of working residents carried out their roles from home according to the 2021 Census (which may reflect prevailing COVID-19 settings).
Across the entire transit network, daily operations average 128 trips, providing roughly 13 departures each week for every individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
82.8% of residents in Austral report no long-term health condition. 3.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 60.6% 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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According to AreaSearch evaluations of chronic illnesses and mortality statistics, local residents experience favorable overall health, marked by low incidences of major ailments across younger and older demographics, while private health insurance coverage is extensive, covering approximately 61% of the population (10,812 people). Asthma and arthritis represent the primary chronic conditions reported, affecting 5.0% and 4.1% of residents respectively, whereas 82.8% of the local population reported no chronic health conditions, exceeding the 74.6% recorded across Greater Sydney. Seniors aged 65 and over constitute 6.4% of the population (1,142 people), lower than the 15.5% share observed throughout Greater Sydney.
Well-being indicators for older residents remain positive, tracking in line with national patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
46.5% of Austral residents were born overseas and 58.2% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 90% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (12.0%) and English (9.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The local community displays pronounced multicultural characteristics, with overseas-born individuals making up 46.5% of residents and 58.2% utilizing a non-English language at home. Christianity forms the largest religious affiliation, accounting for 52.4% of the population. Notably, Islamic adherents comprise 16.3% of the community, markedly higher than the 6.8% benchmark found across Greater Sydney. Regarding parental lineage, the primary declared backgrounds consist of Other at 34.2% (substantially higher than the 16.0% regional figure), Australian at 12.0% (below the regional benchmark of 17.8%), and English at 9.7% (trailing the 19.0% recorded regionally).
Several specific ancestries also demonstrate pronounced local representation, including Croatian at 1.8% (against 0.7% regionally), Lebanese at 4.6% (compared to 2.6%), and Samoan at 1.6% (versus 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Austral is 30, younger than 93% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 32.0% 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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The district shows a notable concentration of young families. AreaSearch estimates for August 2026 indicate that children and young adults (0 - 24) account for 41.2% of the population compared to 30.4% across Greater Sydney, while individuals aged 45 - 64 make up 13.3% versus 22.6% regionally. The estimated median age stood at 30 as at August 2026, decreasing from 31 at the 2021 Census, which was 7 years younger than the Greater Sydney median of 37 and below the national median of 38 at that Census. Since the Census, the most prominent shift occurred in the youth category (0 - 24), expanding from 35.9% to an estimated 41.2%.
Within older brackets, those aged 25 to 34 decreased from 21.7% to an estimated 19.0% while the 35 to 44 cohort grew from 17.1% to 20.1%, reflecting the aging of established residents. Looking toward 2041, the largest numerical influx is anticipated among children and young adults with an increase of 20,643 residents (281%) to 27,996, while middle-aged and mature cohorts will see the fastest relative growth, rising 422% to 12,390 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Austral
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 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 last month 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 last month 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 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Sep 2026 this month all 15 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 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 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago 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 — 5,233 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (6,847 at the 2021 Census → 17,848 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 (SAL10110). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.