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The median house price in Bardia is $1.09m. House values have moved 7.0% a year compounded over five years.
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Bardia has an estimated 5,784 residents, up from 5,747 at the 2021 Census. Growth has averaged 4.1% a year over five years, slower than 88% of areas nationally. 138 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 2,741 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 Bardia has an estimated population of approximately 5,784 residents, according to AreaSearch evaluations combining broader ABS demographic releases with validated post-Census address additions. This indicates an expansion of 37 people (0.6%) compared to the 2021 Census tally of 5,747 people. That adjustment stems from an AreaSearch resident figure of 5,742 formulated after reviewing the June 2025 ABS ERP figures alongside 138 validated new addresses recorded post-Census. With a resulting density of 2,741 persons per square kilometer, the suburb of Bardia sits within the top quartile among nationally assessed areas.
Across the preceding ten years, the suburb of Bardia maintained strong upward momentum, recording a 15.9% compound annual growth rate that exceeded the broader SA3 area. Recent population gains were chiefly propelled by net interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 74.0% of total growth, though overseas migration and natural increase also provided positive contributions. Demographic projections deployed by AreaSearch incorporate ABS and Geoscience Australia models released in 2024 (anchored to 2022), supplementing any excluded SA2 zones with 2022 NSW State Government SA2 forecasts (using 2021 as a base year). These aggregated models also supply cohort-specific trajectories applied between 2032 and 2041. Over this projection horizon, the demographic outlook for the suburb of Bardia indicates an overall reduction of 643 persons by 2041. Nonetheless, certain age segments are slated to rise, most notably the 15 to 24 cohort, which is expected to increase by 98 people. See the age section for more details.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
449 new dwellings have been approved in Bardia over the past five years, an average of 89 a year. That is 14.0 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 83 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 89% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Few approvals have been recorded in the most recent months, well below the longer-run average; the latest ABS periods are still being reported. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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An assessment of building approvals allocated from ABS statistical datasets indicates that annual residential approvals in Bardia have averaged roughly 89 dwellings, yielding an estimated total of 449 approvals across the preceding 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), with 4 approvals logged to date in FY-25. Demonstrating sustained underlying demand that bolsters residential valuations, the area absorbed an average of 2.5 new residents annually for every completed dwelling across the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25). New residential construction carries an average expected build cost of $638,000, moderately surpassing regional figures and pointing toward higher-spec building standards.
Meanwhile, commercial construction activity remains modest, with $4.9 million in non-residential development approvals logged during the current financial year. On a per capita basis, residential dwelling approvals in Bardia exceed Greater Sydney by 116.0%, providing prospective purchasers with considerable options despite a recent moderation in construction volume. This elevated volume places the locality well above national benchmarks and underscores robust builder and developer confidence. The pipeline is heavily weighted toward low-density living, with detached houses making up 89.0% of approvals and attached dwellings comprising 11.0%, thereby preserving the suburban fabric and catering to households seeking greater space. A figure of roughly 1677 people per dwelling approval characterizes Bardia as an established, mature urban setting. Given expectations of a stable or declining local population, residential supply pressure is anticipated to abate, potentially unlocking favorable conditions for prospective purchasers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 3 current infrastructure and development projects inside Bardia, worth an estimated $911 million. A further 98 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $27.7 billion. 30 are already under construction and 45 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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Community growth and performance are significantly shaped by surrounding civil infrastructure, capital works, and local development strategies. AreaSearch has pinpointed 16 major projects positioned to influence the local area. Among the most notable works are the Glenfield Parklands Revitalization, Ed.Square, the Denham Court Road Upgrade, and Croatia Avenue Apartments, with the following overview covering the principal undertakings.
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Ed.Square
Ed.Square is a $1.5 billion masterplanned community by Frasers Property Australia in Sydney's South West, designed as a 100% walkable urban village adjacent to the Edmondson Park train station. The precinct integrates over 1,800 residences alongside a 40,000 sqm Town Centre featuring 90+ retailers, an Eat Street dining hub, Event Cinemas, and iPlay. The project achieves a 6-Star Green Star Communities rating, with ongoing residential construction phases continuing toward completion.
Bathla Group Croatia Avenue (164)
A $135.5 million mixed-use development by Bathla Group comprising 598 apartments across four stages in buildings ranging from 4 to 9 storeys, 1,289.90 sqm of retail space, basement parking for 926 vehicles, landscaping, and associated structures. Features include a central courtyard, recreational facilities, townhouses, retail spaces, restaurants, and childcare. Located near Ed.Square and Edmondson Park train station.
Chapter Place Terraces
Construction is underway on 106 tri-level terrace homes (Lot 1: 43 terraces, Lot 2: 63 terraces) at Chapter Place, on Buchan Avenue in Edmondson Park. Developed and built by Urban Property Group and designed by Cox Architecture, the 3 and 4 bedroom terraces feature rooftop terraces, private entries and garages. This is the first stage of the broader $1.5 billion Chapter Place masterplan, which is planned to deliver up to 1,900 homes on a 51,634 square metre landholding around 800 metres from Edmondson Park Station.A previously approved townhouse scheme on a third nearby site has since been superseded by a larger apartment tower proposal now on public exhibition.
Bardia Village
A completed neighbourhood shopping centre anchored by Woolworths, with specialty retail, medical, childcare and casual dining serving the growing Bardia and New Breeze community. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Edmondson Park Precinct Development
A 425-hectare urban renewal masterplan in Sydney South West Growth Area delivering approximately 8,000 homes. Major 2026 milestones include the completion of Precinct 9 civil works and the ongoing construction of the Edmondson Park High School (due 2027). Landcom is progressing 'Town Centre North' including a 100% Affordable Housing project on Croatia Avenue slated to start construction in early 2026. Urban Property Group's 'Chapter Place' is currently under construction with 106 terraces at Sites 1 and 2 Buchan Avenue scheduled for completion in Q4 2026.Frasers Property continues delivery at Ed.Square with the Foveaux Collection and Soho homes within the Central Park residential neighborhood.
Edmondson Park Town Centre Expansion
Major mixed-use town centre development including Ed.Square by Frasers Property and The Edmondson Collection by ALAND. It features around 3,500 dwellings, 40,000sqm of retail space, over 120 shops, a Coles supermarket, Event Cinemas, and extensive community open space, providing comprehensive services and amenities directly adjacent to Edmondson Park railway station. Community input highlighted strong support for shared green spaces, outdoor seating, nature play and practical features like neutral facade colours.
Campbelltown Road Upgrade Stage 1
Upgrade of Campbelltown Road between Zouch Road and Ingleburn Gardens Drive in Bardia to improve safety and increase road capacity. The project widened the road from one to two lanes in each direction with potential for a third lane, improved six intersections with traffic lights, built an off-road shared pedestrian and cyclist path, installed designated turning lanes and bicycle/pedestrian crossings, and added a central median to separate traffic.
Willowdale Community Precinct
Construction is continuing on Stockland's approximately $30 million Willowdale Community Precinct. The development includes a community centre with hall, commercial kitchen and flexible meeting spaces, an Aquabliss swim school with two indoor pools, and a new Goodstart Early Learning centre with 121 childcare places. The community centre will be transferred to Campbelltown City Council upon completion, with the precinct expected to open progressively during 2026.
2,516 residents of Bardia are employed, from a labour force of 2,614. Unemployment sits at 3.7%, with participation at 67.6%. 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 4,589, about 79% 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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Workforce analysis reveals a highly credentialed local labor pool with prominent professional representation and a modest unemployment rate of 3.7%, based on statistical aggregations by AreaSearch. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 2,516, while the jobless rate tracked 0.4% below the Greater Sydney benchmark of 4.1%, accompanied by a participation rate generally tracking the metropolitan standard of 68.9%. Census records indicate that 36.1% of workers carried out their duties from home, an outcome that must be viewed in the context of pandemic-era restrictions. Local workers are predominantly engaged in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and professional & technical roles.
The community exhibits a notable concentration in health care & social assistance, capturing an employment share 1.6 times that of the broader region. Conversely, education & training represents a smaller footprint, employing 5.7% of the local workforce compared to 8.9% across Greater Sydney. Comparisons between Census resident numbers and internal job counts indicate that this largely residential enclave provides relatively few commercial workplaces within its own borders. Analysis from AreaSearch, combining SALM and ABS data drawn from larger statistical regions, indicates that the labour force in the period to March 2026 fell by 7.6%, while employment dropped by 8.6%, which pushed the unemployment rate up by 1.1 percentage points. Greater Sydney showed a different trend, with both employment and the labour force growing by 1.9%, resulting in only a small decline in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia’s national employment outlooks from Mar-26 provide additional context for anticipated future demand in Bardia. These forecasts span five and ten year horizons and have been overlaid with Bardia’s current employment structure to project how jobs may evolve. Nationally, employment is expected to rise by 6.6% over five years and by 13.7% over ten years, though sectoral growth varies widely. When these sectoral rates are applied to Bardia’s existing job composition, local employment is projected to grow by 7.1% over five years and by 14.7% over ten years. This estimate relies on a straightforward weighting method for demonstration only and does not incorporate local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Bardia is $2,417 a week (about $126,000 a year), with median personal income at $990 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $62,785 a year against an average of $73,702. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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ATO taxpayer records at the postcode level for financial year 2023 show a median individual income of $62,785 and an average of $73,702 in the suburb of Bardia. These outcomes exceed national norms and sit against Greater Sydney figures of $60,817 (median) and $83,003 (average). Factoring in an aggregate 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 brings current modelled estimates to roughly $69,264 for the median and $81,308 for the average as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census places local personal, family, and household earnings comfortably between the 77th and 88th percentiles nationally.
Regarding distribution, 42.7% of residents (2,469 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, compared to 30.9% across metropolitan Sydney. Solid purchasing power is further evidenced by the 33.0% of households taking home more than $3,000 weekly. Even with housing overheads accounting for 22.8% of gross earnings, strong compensation levels keep disposable income at the 78th percentile, supporting an 8th decile position on the SEIFA income scale.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Bardia had 1,610 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 83% detached houses and 2% apartments. 59% are owned with a mortgage, 35% rented and 5% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $550 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,600 a month, a total housing cost higher than 99% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 22.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the latest Census, standalone houses made up 83.1% of Bardia's residential stock, while semi-detached homes, apartments, and other configurations accounted for 17.0%, compared to 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwelling types across metropolitan Sydney. Outright home ownership stood at 5.3%, lagging metropolitan benchmarks, with the balance comprised of mortgaged properties (59.4%) and private rentals (35.3%). Financing costs exceeded metropolitan averages, featuring a median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,600 and a median weekly rent of $550, compared to $2,427 and $470 across Sydney metro. When benchmarked against national averages of $1,863 for mortgages and $375 for weekly rent, local housing commitments remain markedly elevated.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Bardia counted 1,610 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 3.5 people each. 63% are couples with children, more than in 99% of areas nationally, against 15% couples without children. 9% 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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Family units constitute 89.6% of all local households, divided between couples with children at 62.6%, couples without children at 14.8%, and single parent households at 10.6%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 10.4%, consisting of single-person dwellings at 9.1% and share houses at 1.4%. The typical household size sits at 3.5 people, exceeding the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
45.9% of adults in Bardia hold a university qualification, including 29.7% with a bachelor degree and 14.7% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 79% of areas nationally. A further 12.4% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 998 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,071 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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Higher education rates in Bardia stand well above broader regional standards, with 45.9% of persons aged 15+ holding a tertiary qualification, compared to 22.3% in the SA4 region and 24.6% in the SA3 area. This strong educational profile positions the workforce favorably for professional and knowledge-intensive industries. Bachelor degrees constitute the largest cohort at 29.7%, followed by postgraduate credentials (14.7%) and graduate diplomas (1.5%). In technical fields, vocational qualifications are held by 24.0% of individuals aged 15+, comprising advanced diplomas (11.6%) and certificate-level courses (12.4%). Formal study engagement is substantial across the community, with 37.3% of the resident population attending an educational institution.
This includes 15.6% participating in primary schooling, 6.9% attending secondary institutions, and 5.4% enrolled in higher education programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Bardia reaches 6 stops on 10 routes, timetabled for about 400 services a week. The typical home sits about 490 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.4 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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Bardia contains 6 operating transit stops accommodating local bus connections across 10 separate routes, delivering a collective 403 weekly passenger trips. Transit access is rated as moderate, with an average distance of 489 meters from residences to the nearest stop. Given its residential orientation, outward commuting is standard, with private vehicles accounting for 78% of journeys and rail transit capturing 17%. Households maintain an average of 1.4 vehicles, higher than regional figures. Census records from 2021 show 36.1% of workers working remotely, which may reflect prevailing COVID-19 settings. Transit services provide an average of 57 departures each day across the network, representing approximately 67 weekly trips per stop location.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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86.6% of residents in Bardia report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 83% of areas nationally. 2.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 56.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.8 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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Public health metrics for Bardia reveal favorable outcomes based on mortality figures and chronic disease incidence analyzed by AreaSearch, demonstrating minimal prevalence of major illnesses across all age brackets. Uptake of private health insurance is pronounced, with roughly 56% of the population (~3,241 people) maintaining coverage, compared to 59.9% across the Greater Sydney metropolitan area. Asthma and diabetes represent the most frequently reported ongoing conditions in the locality, affecting 5.1 and 3.3% of community members, respectively. In contrast to a Greater Sydney rate of 74.6%, 86.6% of local residents reported having no long-term medical conditions.
Older Australians aged 65 and over represent 2.4% of the population (138 people), well below the metropolitan proportion of 15.5%. Older residents achieve strong overall health indicators, registering national rankings comparable to the broader local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
54.7% of Bardia residents were born overseas and 65.7% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 95% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Indian (10.5%) and Australian (10.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity is exceptionally high in Bardia, where 54.7% of residents were born abroad and 65.7% communicate in a language other than English in the home. Christianity represents the most widely held religious affiliation, practiced by 32.5% of residents. A prominent demographic feature is the proportion of residents practicing Hinduism, which reaches 25.6% of the population, significantly exceeding the Greater Sydney proportion of 5.2%. Regarding parental lineage, the primary background identified is Other at 39.8%, notably above the regional rate of 16.0%, followed by Indian ancestry at 10.5% (compared to 3.6% regionally) and Australian ancestry at 10.1% (below the 17.8% regional standard).
Distinct concentrations also appear among several smaller ancestral groups, including Samoan backgrounds at 3.0% (vs 0.5% regionally), Spanish heritage at 0.9% (vs 0.6%), and Serbian descent at 0.9% (vs 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Bardia is 29, younger than 96% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 26.1% 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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The suburb of Bardia exhibits a pronounced concentration of young families. Demographic estimates updated to August 2026 indicate that 42.2% of the local population consists of children and youth aged 0 - 24, compared to 30.4% across Greater Sydney, whereas seniors and retirees aged 65+ make up 2.4% against a regional benchmark of 15.5%. As at August 2026, the estimated median age is 29, shifting down from 30 at the 2021 Census and sitting 8 years beneath the Greater Sydney Census median of 37 (with the national Census median recorded at 38).
Since the Census, the most apparent shift occurred within the 45 - 64 age group, which contracted from 13.4% to an estimated 12.0%. In terms of younger cohorts, residents aged 25 to 34 decreased from 20.0% to an estimated 16.4%, while those aged 35 to 44 expanded from 22.5% to 26.6%, without a balancing inflow among younger adults. Looking ahead to 2041, the 45 - 64 bracket is projected to see the largest absolute increase, adding 65 (9%) residents to reach 759. The sharpest relative expansion is expected among the 65+ demographic, climbing 39% to 193 people, whereas younger adult and youth cohorts are forecast to experience net declines.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Bardia
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 | Dec 2025 10 months ago all 3 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Dec 2025. | ||
| 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 — 138 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (5,747 at the 2021 Census → 5,784 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 (SAL10195). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.