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The median house price in Bardwell Park is $2.19m, with units at $958k. House values have moved 6.2% a year compounded over five years.
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Bardwell Park has an estimated 2,319 residents. That puts 2,416 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 evaluation of ABS demographic releases for the wider region alongside newly identified locations verified by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Bardwell Park is estimated to have a population of approximately 2,319 as of May 2026. This represents a reduction of 1 people (0.0%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 2,320 people. The discrepancy is derived from the resident population of 2,319, which AreaSearch calculated by analysing the most recent ABS ERP release (June 2025) plus 1 validated new addresses registered since the Census date.
This size of population translates to a density of 2,415 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb in the top quartile of Australian locations evaluated by AreaSearch. Expansion of the community was primarily driven by international migration, which accounted for roughly 81.0% of all population increases in recent times. AreaSearch incorporates population projections from ABS and Geoscience Australia for individual SA2 regions, which were published in 2024 using 2022 as the anchor year. For any SA2 regions lacking this coverage, projections at the SA2 level from the NSW State Government's 2022 release (with 2021 as the base year) are utilized. Growth patterns across different age categories from these datasets are applied to all regions for the span from 2032 to 2041. Looking at future demographic outlooks, growth is projected to rank in the lower quartile of statistical areas assessed by AreaSearch, with the suburb of Bardwell Park anticipated to grow by 75 persons by 2041 using aggregated SA2 projections, representing an overall rise of 3.2% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
38 new dwellings have been approved in Bardwell Park over the past five years, an average of 7 a year. That is 3.3 approvals per 1,000 residents. 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 AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approvals distributed from statistical area records, the suburb of Bardwell Park averages roughly 7 residential property approvals annually, with a total of 38 dwellings approved during the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) and none so far in FY-26. Because the locality has seen a decline in residents, new housing volume has likely matched demand, providing buyers with suitable options. Compared with Greater Sydney, the suburb of Bardwell Park has approximately two-thirds the volume of new home approvals per capita, ranking in the 4th percentile of areas evaluated across the nation, which limits choice for buyers and sustains demand for established properties.
This rate is similarly below the national average, indicating a mature market and potential development limitations. Recent residential construction consists of 67.0% detached houses and 33.0% townhouses or apartments, showing a growing diversity of attached housing styles that provide options across different price ranges, from spacious family layouts to affordable compact configurations. This marks a major shift from the existing housing profile (which stands at 87.0% houses), reflecting a decrease in available development parcels alongside changing lifestyle preferences and budget considerations. Future projections indicate that the suburb of Bardwell Park will add 75 residents by 2041 based on the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. At current development rates, the supply of housing is expected to satisfy demand, creating positive conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth that outpaces current predictions.
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 one current infrastructure or development project inside Bardwell Park, worth an estimated $2 million. A further 82 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $21.6 billion. 18 are already under construction and 25 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation 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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Local infrastructure projects, planning choices, and major works have a significant impact on local property markets. In total, AreaSearch has identified 8 key projects that are expected to influence the local area. Notable projects include the Bexley North High Density Residential Development, the Salvation Army Bexley North Subdivision, the Booralee Park Playspace Renewal and Fitness Station, and the Bayside West Precincts 2036 Plan, with the details of the most significant works listed below.
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Booralee Park Playspace Renewal and Fitness Station
Complete renewal of Booralee Park district-level playspace featuring contemporary play equipment for ages 2-12, outdoor fitness station for all fitness levels, accessible pathways, and improved landscaping. Project includes demolition of existing Daniel Street playground and removal of Bay Street playground. Community consultation completed July 2024.
Arncliffe Central
Arncliffe Central is a mixed-tenure urban renewal redevelopment of the former Arncliffe Estate between Eden Street and the Princes Highway. The project is replacing 142 ageing social housing dwellings with 806 new apartments across four buildings, including 311 social housing apartments, 291 affordable housing apartments and 204 private market apartments. It also includes a 4000 sqm public park, shops, community facilities, a childcare centre, pedestrian links and landscaped public spaces. Construction is underway, with social homes on track for 2027 and the wider precinct expected to complete in 2028.
Rockdale Bicentennial Park Reinstatement
Reinstatement and upgrade of Rockdale Bicentennial Park as part of the M6 Stage 1 project. Works include restoration of parkland after tunnel construction, upgraded playing fields, skate park, playgrounds, shared walking and cycling paths, wetland restoration, increased tree canopy and new recreational infrastructure. The Urban Design and Landscape Plan for the park was approved in 2024, however delivery remains tied to completion of M6 Stage 1 construction. Following the 2024 tunnelling suspension, tunnelling resumed during 2026 with park reinstatement to follow project completion.
Sir Joseph Banks Carpark and Amenities
Upgrade of carpark facilities and amenities at Sir Joseph Banks Park to improve visitor access and recreational facilities. Includes new public amenities with six toilets, an accessible toilet, a unisex family toilet, wash basin, and accessible water fountain. Car park upgrades to increase capacity, improve accessibility, and mitigate flooding. Also features landscaping, accessible pathways, tree replacement strategy, and public art.
Fox Lane Rockdale
Fox Lane Rockdale is a $50 million boutique residential development featuring 43 studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments plus two ground-floor commercial/retail spaces. The project offers chic modern interiors and resort-style rooftop amenities including a pool, gym, BBQ area, and outdoor cinema, along with secure parking. Located in the heart of Rockdale, it provides excellent connectivity to public transport, shopping, and local parks.
Bexley North High Density Residential Development
Approved rezoning project allowing construction of three residential flat buildings ranging from 5 to 6 storeys with up to 100 apartments. LEP amendment became effective 21 June 2024, rezoning from R2 Low Density to R4 High Density Residential with increased height limit to 20.5m and FSR to 2:1.
Rail Service Improvement Program - Central to Hurstville Capital Works
Upgrades along the T4/T8 corridor between Central and Hurstville to boost rail capacity and reliability. Scope includes the Sydney Terminal Area Reconfiguration (track reconfiguration and platform extensions around Central to Erskineville Junction), the Hurstville crossover, targeted station works and power/signalling upgrades. Delivered by the Next Rail partnership (John Holland and Jacobs) for Transport for NSW.
Bayside West Precincts 2036 Plan
The Bayside West Precincts 2036 Plan is a NSW Government strategic framework guiding 20 years of urban renewal across Arncliffe, Banksia and Cooks Cove, around 10 to 12 kilometres south of the Sydney CBD. The plan supports approximately 5,100 new homes (around 4,100 in Arncliffe and 1,000 in Banksia) and roughly 4,000 new jobs through revitalisation of the Princes Highway corridor, expanded town centres around Arncliffe and Banksia stations, and a new 7,000 square metre park in Arncliffe.A Bayside West Special Infrastructure Contribution provides up to $88.3 million for open space, walking and cycling links and road upgrades, while a $10 million Precinct Support Scheme funds upgrades to Arncliffe Park ($4.5m), Gardiner Park ($2.5m) and the Arncliffe town centre ($3m). Rockdale Local Environmental Plan 2011 was amended to enact the Arncliffe and Banksia rezonings. A separate Cooks Cove planning proposal was approved on 7 May 2025, rezoning the former Kogarah Golf Club site for a mixed-use employment precinct of multi-level logistics, commercial offices, hotel, retail and a new riverside park rather than residential apartments.
1,423 residents of Bardwell Park are employed, from a labour force of 1,458. Unemployment sits at 2.4%, with participation at 72.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 1,748, about 75% 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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The suburb of Bardwell Park possesses a highly educated labor force with a substantial share of professional services, an unemployment rate of only 2.4%, and an estimated annual employment expansion of 2.2%, compiled by AreaSearch from regional statistics. As of March 2026, there are 1,423 working residents, with an unemployment rate 1.7% below the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%, while workforce participation is standard at 72.5% compared to 69.1% in Greater Sydney. Census data indicates that a substantial 49.1% of working locals operated from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of Covid-19 restrictions.
The primary sectors employing local residents are education & training, professional & technical, and health care & social assistance. The suburb has a notable concentration in education & training, with its employment share reaching 1.5 times the regional average. Conversely, health care & social assistance is under-represented, accounting for 11.1% of the local workforce compared to 14.1% in Greater Sydney. This mostly residential locality seems to provide few local jobs, as shown by comparing the Census working population against the resident population. According to AreaSearch evaluations of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from regional data, the twelve months ending March 2026 saw employment levels rise by 2.2% and the labor force expand by 2.5%, leading to a 0.3 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. By comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 1.9% and labor force growth of 1.9%, accompanied by a minor decline. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia dated May-25 offer additional perspective on potential future demand in the suburb of Bardwell Park. These projections, spanning five and ten-year periods, have been aligned with the local employment structure to project growth trends. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary widely by sector. Applying these sector-specific forecasts to the local job mix indicates that employment for residents of the suburb of Bardwell Park should grow by 6.9% over five years and 13.9% over ten years (note that this is a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration and does not incorporate localized population growth forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Bardwell Park is $2,386 a week (about $124,000 a year), with median personal income at $916 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $62,076 a year against an average of $83,383. 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 statistics for the suburb of Bardwell Park show a median income of $62,076 and an average of $83,383, according to postcode-level ATO records compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. These figures rank among the highest nationally, exceeding Greater Sydney's median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates correspond to approximately $68,482 (median) and $91,988 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed weekly household incomes in the 87th percentile ($2,386). The largest income group comprises 29.7% of residents (688 people) earning between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, which is similar to the broader region where 30.9% fall in this bracket.
High earners comprise a notable share, with 40.6% earning over $3,000 weekly, pointing to significant household purchasing power. Housing costs absorb 14.6% of income, while strong household earnings place residents in the 87th percentile for disposable income and the area's SEIFA index ranks in the 9th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Bardwell Park had 798 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 87% detached houses and 5% apartments. 37% are owned with a mortgage, 20% rented and 43% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $550 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,800 a month, a total housing cost higher than 81% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 23.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Housing composition in the suburb of Bardwell Park at the last Census consisted of 86.7% houses and 13.3% other formats (such as semi-detached homes, units, or alternative types), compared to the Sydney metropolitan breakdown of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other formats. Furthermore, the rate of home ownership in the suburb of Bardwell Park stood well above the Sydney metropolitan rate at 43.2%, with the remaining properties held with a mortgage (37.1%) or rented (19.7%). The median monthly home loan payment was significantly higher than the Sydney metropolitan average at $2,800, while the median weekly rent was registered at $550, compared to regional figures of $2,427 and $470.
On a national level, mortgage costs in the suburb of Bardwell Park are considerably higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and rental costs are well above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Bardwell Park counted 798 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.8 people each. 42% are couples with children, more than in 83% of areas nationally, against 27% couples without children. 17% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.4 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 at 80.3%, consisting of 42.0% couples with children, 27.2% couples without children, and 9.9% single parent households. The remaining 19.7% are non-family households, with single person households accounting for 17.0% and group houses making up 2.3% of the total. The median household size of 2.8 individuals is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
36.5% of adults in Bardwell Park hold a university qualification, including 23.9% with a bachelor degree and 10.0% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 81% of areas nationally. A further 15.7% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 29 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,085 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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The academic credentials of the suburb of Bardwell Park stand out within the region, as university degree holders (36.5% of residents aged 15+) exceed both the Australian average of 30.4% and the NSW average of 32.2%, indicating a strong local focus on higher education. Bachelor degrees represent the largest segment at 23.9%, followed by postgraduate degrees (10.0%) and graduate diplomas (2.6%). Vocational qualifications are also common, with 27.9% of residents aged 15+ holding technical credentials, including advanced diplomas (12.2%) and certificates (15.7%). Enrolment rates are particularly high, with 29.2% of residents currently undertaking formal studies.
This includes 8.9% attending high schools, 7.7% in primary schools, and 6.5% enrolled in higher education programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Bardwell Park reaches 31 stops on 7 routes, timetabled for about 3,000 services a week. The typical home sits about 110 m from its nearest stop. Trains 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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An analysis of public transport reveals 31 active stops in the suburb of Bardwell Park, offering a combination of train and bus options. These stops are serviced by 7 separate routes, which carry a total of 2,972 passenger trips every week. Access to transport is rated as excellent, with typical residences positioned 111 meters from the nearest stop. Because the suburb is primarily residential, most workers commute out of the area; private vehicles remain the primary transport mode at 82%, while 14% use trains. Dwellings have an average of 1.4 vehicles, which is above the metropolitan average.
A high 49.1% of residents work from home (based on the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related conditions). Across all routes, service frequency averages 424 trips per day, which translates to roughly 95 weekly services per active stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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73.4% of residents in Bardwell Park report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 87% of areas nationally. 5.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 59.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.7 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 indicate excellent well-being outcomes throughout the suburb of Bardwell Park, based on AreaSearch assessments of mortality and chronic illnesses, showing low rates of standard health conditions across all cohorts, while the proportion of residents with private health insurance is high, representing approximately 60% of the population (1,387 people). The most common medical diagnoses among local residents were arthritis and asthma, affecting 6.2 and 6.2% of the population, respectively, while 73.4% reported having no chronic medical conditions compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Residents aged 65 and over make up 20.9% of the population (484 people), which is higher than the Greater Sydney average of 15.5%.
Seniors in the suburb of Bardwell Park register strong health scores, with national rankings matching those of the general public.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
33.5% of Bardwell Park residents were born overseas and 46.1% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 80% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Greek (17.9%) and English (13.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Bardwell Park registers high levels of multiculturalism, with 33.5% of residents born outside Australia and 46.1% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 63.3% of the population in the suburb of Bardwell Park, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. Regarding parent birthplaces, the three largest ancestral cohorts in the suburb of Bardwell Park are Greek at 17.9% of the population (considerably higher than the metropolitan average of 1.9%), English at 13.7% (notably lower than the regional average of 19.0%), and Other at 13.4%.
There are also significant differences in other ethnic communities: Lebanese residents comprise 4.1% of the population (compared to 2.6% regionally), Hungarian residents account for 0.5% (compared to 0.3%), and Macedonian residents represent 0.9% (compared to 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Bardwell Park is 42. 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 median age of 42 years in the suburb of Bardwell Park is well above the Greater Sydney average of 37 and older than the national median of 38 years. The 55 - 64 age bracket is highly represented at 13.1% relative to Greater Sydney, whereas the 25 - 34 cohort is less common at 11.9%. Post-2021 Census data indicates that the 15 to 24 age range has expanded from 12.7% to 14.2% of the population, and the 85+ bracket has risen from 2.6% to 3.9%. In contrast, the 0 to 4 group has decreased from 4.9% to 3.9%.
Population projections for 2041 suggest major demographic transitions. The 75 to 84 cohort will lead these changes, growing by 45% (77 people) to reach 249 from 171. The collective age groups over 65 will make up 94% of total population growth, reflecting an aging trend, while the 25 to 34 and 15 to 24 age brackets are projected to experience population decreases.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Bardwell Park
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2025 about a year ago all 1 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 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 — 1 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (2,320 at the 2021 Census → 2,319 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 (SAL10196). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.