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The median house price in Bardia is $1.08m. House values have moved 6.8% a year compounded over five years.
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Bardia has an estimated 5,767 residents. Growth has averaged 4.2% a year over five years, slower than 90% of areas nationally. 132 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 2,733 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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Based on demographic assessments of ABS statistics for the surrounding region combined with recently validated residential address entries from AreaSearch since the Census, the population of the suburb of Bardia is estimated to stand at approximately 5,767 in May 2026. This represents an addition of 20 people (0.3%) relative to the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 5,747 people. This shift is derived from a local resident base of 5,743, calculated by AreaSearch using the ABS June 2025 ERP release alongside 132 validated new addresses confirmed after the census.
With these figures, the suburb of Bardia has a density ratio of 2,733 persons per square kilometer, placing the location in the top quartile of areas analyzed nationally by AreaSearch. Over the last ten years, the suburb of Bardia has shown strong demographic momentum with a compound annual growth rate of 15.9%, exceeding the wider SA3 region. This population expansion was primarily supported by interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 74.0% of the total demographic growth in recent times, though natural increase and overseas migration also contributed positively. Projections for each SA2 region are based on 2024 releases from the ABS and Geoscience Australia using 2022 as their starting point. Where such statistics are unavailable, NSW State Government projections from 2022 using a 2021 baseline are applied instead. Age cohort growth rates from these datasets are extended to project figures for the years 2032 to 2041. Looking at future demographic trends, these models suggest an overall population contraction, with a projected reduction of 595 persons by 2041. Despite this overall trend, certain age brackets are expected to expand, particularly the 15 to 24 age group, which is forecast to grow by 105 people. Details regarding these age distributions are available in the relevant section.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
323 new dwellings have been approved in Bardia over the past five years, an average of 64 a year. That places the area in the 84th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 11 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 72 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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According to ABS residential building approval figures compiled by AreaSearch for the statistical area, the suburb of Bardia has averaged roughly 64 residential building approvals annually, translating to an estimated 323 homes over the preceding 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, 3 approvals have been logged. With an average influx of 3.3 new residents per year for every completed dwelling between FY-21 and FY-25, demand remains well ahead of supply, a dynamic that commonly increases buyer competition and supports higher property pricing. The average value of these new residential builds stands at $582,000, indicating that developers are focusing on the higher-end market segment.
Furthermore, commercial building approvals totaling $4.9 million have been registered in the current financial year, highlighting that the area is predominantly residential in character. Relative to Greater Sydney, per-capita residential development activity in the suburb of Bardia is 73.0% higher, offering more options for prospective purchasers despite a recent moderation in construction pacing. This level of activity is also considerably above the national benchmark, pointing to strong developer confidence. The mix of new construction consists of 89.0% detached houses and 11.0% medium and high-density housing, preserving a suburban landscape composed mainly of spacious family properties. With approximately 178 people per building approval, the suburb of Bardia exhibits low-density characteristics. Given that demographic projections point to stable or decreasing population counts, the suburb of Bardia is likely to experience less pressure on housing demand, which should prove advantageous for buyers.
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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Changes to local infrastructure, planning schemes, and major developments have a significant impact on local performance. AreaSearch has identified 16 key projects expected to influence the area. Notable projects include the Glenfield Parklands Revitalization, Ed.Square, the Denham Court Road Upgrade, and the Croatia Avenue Apartments, with details on the most relevant initiatives provided below.
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Ed.Square
Ed.Square is a $1.5 billion masterplanned community in Sydney's South West, designed as a 100% walkable urban village. The precinct integrates over 1,800 residences, including the Foveaux Collection of terraces and high-density apartments, with the Ed.Square Town Centre. This retail hub features 40,000sqm of space with 90+ retailers, an Eat Street dining precinct, Event Cinemas, and iPlay. The project emphasizes sustainability with a 6-Star Green Star Communities rating and is situated adjacent to the Edmondson Park train station.
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.
2,529 residents of Bardia are employed, from a labour force of 2,627. Unemployment sits at 3.7%, with participation at 68.0%. 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 4,565, 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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A highly qualified labor force resides in the suburb of Bardia, showing a high concentration of professional services workers and a low unemployment rate of 3.7%, based on aggregated statistical area data. As of March 2026, there are 2,529 employed residents. The unemployment rate is 0.4% below the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%, while workforce participation is closely aligned with the Greater Sydney level of 69.1%. Census records show that a substantial 36.1% of working residents performed their duties from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of pandemic-related lockdowns.
The top industries employing local residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and professional & technical services. The suburb of Bardia exhibits a strong employment concentration in health care & social assistance, with its employment share reaching 1.6 times the regional average. Conversely, education & training accounts for only 5.7% of the local workforce, which is lower than the Greater Sydney average of 8.9%. The difference between the census working population and the resident population suggests that local employment opportunities within this mostly residential area are limited. AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data for the broader statistical area indicates that over the 12-month period, the total labor force shrank by 7.6% and the number of employed residents fell by 8.6%, leading to a rise in unemployment of 1.0 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 1.9% and labor force growth of 1.9%, alongside a slight decrease in unemployment. National employment projections released in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context for future labor demand. These five-year and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce profile to model future employment trends. Globally, national employment is projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though these growth rates vary by industry. Weighting these national industry projections against the local workforce mix suggests that employment among residents of the suburb of Bardia could rise by 7.1% over five years and 14.7% over ten years, though this simple extrapolation does not account for localized population projections.
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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Taxpayer data from the ATO aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year 2023 shows a median income of $62,785 and an average income of $73,702 in the suburb of Bardia. This is higher than the national average, though Greater Sydney records a median income of $60,817 and an average income of $83,003. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since the financial year 2023, current income levels are estimated to be roughly $69,264 for the median and $81,308 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census confirms that household, family, and personal incomes in the suburb of Bardia are high, placing between the 77th and 88th percentiles nationally.
Looking at the earnings distribution, 42.7% of the population (2,462 individuals) earn within the $1,500 - 2,999 range, compared to 30.9% across the wider region. High earnings are further demonstrated by the 33.0% of households with weekly incomes exceeding $3,000, supporting strong consumer spending. While high housing costs take up 22.8% of income, strong local earnings keep disposable income at the 78th percentile, and the SEIFA index places the area in the 8th decile for income.
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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The housing stock in the suburb of Bardia at the time of the latest Census consisted of 83.1% detached houses and 17.0% other dwelling types like semi-detached homes and apartments, compared to Greater Sydney where houses make up 55.9% and other dwellings make up 44.1%. Home ownership in the suburb of Bardia was lower than the metropolitan Sydney average, sitting at 5.3%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (59.4%) or rented (35.3%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,600 and the median weekly rent of $550 were both higher than the Sydney metropolitan averages of $2,427 and $470.
On a national level, mortgage payments in the suburb of Bardia are notably higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and rents are also well above the national median of $375.
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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Families make up the vast majority of households in the suburb of Bardia at 89.6%, consisting of couples with children (62.6%), couples without children (14.8%), and single parent households (10.6%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 10.4%, which includes lone person households at 9.1% and group households at 1.4%. The median household size of 3.5 people is larger than 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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Educational profiles in the suburb of Bardia are highly advanced compared to regional figures, with 45.9% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 22.3% in the SA4 region and 24.6% in the SA3 area. This high rate of tertiary qualification positions the workforce well for knowledge-intensive roles. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 29.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 14.7% and graduate diplomas at 1.5%. Vocational education represents 24.0% of qualifications among residents aged 15+, which includes advanced diplomas (11.6%) and certificates (12.4%). A high proportion of residents are engaged in studies, with 37.3% of the population currently enrolled in education.
This student population includes 15.6% in primary school, 6.9% in high school, and 5.4% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Bardia reaches 6 stops on 10 routes, timetabled for about 770 services a week. The typical home sits about 530 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. 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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Public transport options in the suburb of Bardia include 6 active stops serviced by bus routes. These stops are connected to 10 routes that provide a total of 772 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is moderate, with residents living an average of 527 meters from the nearest stop. The suburb is primarily residential, and most workers commute to other areas, with 78% traveling by car and 17% by train. Average vehicle ownership is 1.4 cars per household, which is higher than the regional average. A high proportion of residents (36.1%) worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions.
Bus services average 110 daily trips across all routes, which corresponds to approximately 128 weekly trips at each individual transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
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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Health metrics for the suburb of Bardia show positive outcomes, with low mortality rates and a low prevalence of chronic illnesses across all age groups. Private health insurance coverage is high, with approximately 56% of the population (~3,232 people) holding cover, compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney. Asthma and diabetes are the most common medical conditions, affecting 5.1% and 3.3% of residents respectively. Conversely, 86.6% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. The proportion of residents aged 65 and over is 2.8% (161 people), which is lower than the Greater Sydney average of 15.5%.
Older residents show strong health outcomes, with national health rankings aligned with those of the wider 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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The suburb of Bardia ranks among the most multicultural areas nationally, with 54.7% of residents born outside Australia and 65.7% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 32.5% of the population. There is a notable concentration of residents practicing Hinduism, who make up 25.6% of the population, compared to the Greater Sydney average of 5.2%. Parental country of birth statistics show that the top ancestries represented in the suburb of Bardia are Other at 39.8% (compared to 16.0% regionally), Indian at 10.5% (compared to 3.6% regionally), and Australian at 10.1% (compared to 17.8% regionally).
There are also high proportions of residents identifying as Samoan at 3.0% (compared to 0.5% regionally), Spanish at 0.9% (compared to 0.6% regionally), and Serbian at 0.9% (compared to 0.5% regionally).
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. 25.6% 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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With a median age of 29, the suburb of Bardia has a younger population than Greater Sydney (median 37) and Australia (median 38). Compared to Greater Sydney, there is a high proportion of residents aged 35 - 44 (26.6%) and a lower proportion of residents aged 55 - 64 (3.8%). The concentration of 35 - 44 year olds is also higher than the national average of 14.3%. Since 2021, the 35 to 44 age cohort has increased from 22.5% to 26.6% of the population, and the 5 to 14 cohort has grown from 18.9% to 20.7%.
Over the same period, the 25 to 34 age bracket declined from 20.0% to 15.8%, and the 55 to 64 bracket fell from 5.2% to 3.8%. Projections to 2041 indicate shifts in the local age structure, with the 15 to 24 cohort expected to grow by 94 people (17%) from 565 to 660, while declines are projected for the 25 to 34 and 45 to 54 cohorts.
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 Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Dec 2025 8 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 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 132 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (5,747 at the 2021 Census → 5,767 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL10195). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.