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The median house price in Bargo is $1.14m, with units at $452k. House values have moved 5.1% a year compounded over five years.
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Bargo has an estimated 4,794 residents, up from 4,516 at the 2021 Census — a change of 278 people, or 6.2%. Growth has averaged 0.8% a year over five years. Natural increase accounts for 55.0% of that increase. Density is about 98 people per square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to investigations of ABS population revisions for the broader region alongside recently verified addresses by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Bargo has a population of approximately 4,794 as of May 2026. This indicates a growth of 278 residents (6.2%) since the 2021 Census, which recorded 4,516 people. The calculation is based on a resident population of 4,772, estimated by AreaSearch using the most recent ABS ERP release (June 2025) plus 51 validated new addresses registered since the Census date. This population size represents a density of 97 persons per square kilometer, indicating plenty of personal space and room for future expansion.
Bargo's 6.2% post-census growth rate is within 0.9 percentage points of the state level (7.1%), indicating competitive growth characteristics. Demographic expansion in the area was mostly driven by natural increase, which made up roughly 55.00000000000001% of all population increases recently, though other factors like interstate and overseas migration also contributed positively. AreaSearch relies on ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 region, published in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. In instances where SA2 regions are not covered by this dataset, AreaSearch uses the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, published in 2022 using 2021 as the base year. Projected growth rates by age cohort from these groups are applied to all locations for the period 2032 to 2041. Future demographic forecasts point to lower quartile expansion across Australian statistical areas, with the suburb of Bargo projected to add 101 residents by 2041 based on compiled SA2-level forecasts, representing a total increase of 1.6% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
110 new dwellings have been approved in Bargo over the past five years, an average of 22 a year. That is 4.8 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 22 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 91% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 9, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of building approvals from the ABS allocated from statistical area data, Bargo has averaged approximately 22 new residential approvals annually, amounting to an estimated 110 dwellings over the last 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 9 approvals have been logged. With an average of 1.7 new residents added per year per completed home over the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), demand and supply appear to be in equilibrium, creating stable market conditions, although recent statistics show this metric has risen to 6.8 people per dwelling over the last 2 financial years, pointing to the area's rising popularity and potential supply constraints.
Newly constructed homes average $515,000 in value, showing that developers are focusing on the upmarket, premium segment. Furthermore, $7.9 million in commercial approvals have been registered during this financial year, highlighting that the area is mostly residential. Recent residential construction consists of 91.0% detached houses and 9.0% attached dwellings, maintaining the region's low-density character with a focus on single-family homes that appeal to buyers looking for space. The estimated ratio of 525 people in the region per dwelling approval highlights a quiet development landscape with low building activity. Future projections indicate Bargo will add 79 residents by 2041 (using the latest AreaSearch quarterly figures). With current construction levels, new housing development should easily satisfy demand, creating favorable conditions for buyers and potentially allowing growth to outpace current demographic projections.
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 Bargo, worth an estimated $750 million. A further 35 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $27.3 billion. 14 are already under construction and 8 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, transport & logistics and education & training. 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 initiatives, and major developments have a significant impact on an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 2 projects that are expected to influence the locality. Prominent projects include the Tahmoor South Coal Project, Tahmoor Town Centre Revitalisation, Maldon to Dombarton Freight Rail Line, and Panorama - North Wilton Precinct, with details on the most relevant developments listed below.
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Tahmoor South Coal Project
Underground longwall extension of the Tahmoor Colliery into the Bargo area, approved by the Independent Planning Commission in April 2021 (SSD-8445) and modified through to May 2025. The project was approved to extract up to 33 Mt of ROM coking coal from the Bulli seam via longwall mining, extending mine life to approximately 2032. The mine has been shut since February 2025 after owner SIMEC Mining (GFG Alliance) exhausted cash reserves. Liberty Primary Metals Australia entered voluntary administration in November 2025, and the NSW Supreme Court ordered liquidation in March 2026 with McGrathNicol appointed as liquidator.238 of 328 workers were made redundant in March 2026, with 90 retained for care and maintenance. The mine is being offered for sale with expressions of interest sought by the liquidator.
Tahmoor Town Centre Revitalisation
Wollondilly Shire Council-led revitalisation of Tahmoor's main street and town centre, encompassing new retail and commercial spaces, public domain upgrades, and improved pedestrian connections along Remembrance Driveway. The project aims to reinforce Tahmoor as a key service hub for the Wollondilly Shire as the region experiences significant population growth.
Tahmoor Marketplace Expansion
Planned expansion of Tahmoor Marketplace including additional specialty retail floorspace, supermarket improvements and expanded at-grade parking to support population growth in Tahmoor. The project remains in the planning phase with broader transport planning for the Tahmoor CBD progressing alongside future retail improvements.
15 Janderra Lane Wilton Stage 2A South East Wilton Precinct
Approved Torrens title residential subdivision within the South East Wilton Growth Area. The Stage 2A development at 15 Janderra Lane creates 362 residential lots, 6 super lots, drainage and open space lots, a local park, share paths, stormwater works, road dedication, civil works and essential services. The planning agreement was executed in July 2025 and subsequently novated from Country Garden Wilton East Pty Ltd to Landtop SPV5 Pty Ltd.
Maldon to Dombarton Freight Rail Line
The Maldon to Dombarton Railway is a proposed 35-kilometre single-track freight rail link intended to connect the Main South Line at Maldon with the Moss Vale to Unanderra line at Dombarton. This corridor aims to enhance freight access to Port Kembla and bypass Sydney's passenger network congestion. While 25 kilometres of earthworks were completed in the 1980s, the project remains in the investigative stage. Recent strategic planning, including the 2026 Draft Illawarra Shoalhaven Strategic Regional Integrated Transport Plan, continues to list it as a long-term investigative initiative, though Infrastructure Australia has previously noted that costs currently outweigh the economic benefits.
Bingara Gorge
A 450-hectare master-planned golf and lifestyle community delivering 1,800 homes in Wilton, Sydney's South West. Developed by Metro Property Development (acquired from Lendlease in 2021), the estate is built around an 18-hole Graham Marsh-designed golf course and features over 200 hectares of open space, parks, retail, childcare, and a primary school. Civil works are actively underway on Stages 10C and 10D (104 lots), a new Country Club venue is under construction with completion anticipated Autumn 2026, and community parks including Homestead Park and Condell Park Homestead are progressing through to 2026-2027.
Bingara Gorge Master Planned Community
Premium 450-hectare master-planned community by Metro Property Group (acquired from Lendlease in 2021) delivering 1,800 homes for approximately 3,500 residents when completed. Features an 18-hole championship golf course designed by Graham Marsh, Pulse Fitness Club with swimming pools and tennis courts, Wilton Public School, an approved Country Club (construction commenced mid-2024, completion expected late 2025), retail centre, childcare, and over 200 hectares of open space including 120 hectares of protected bushland. Stages 10A and 10B (111 lots) registered April 2025; civil works for Stages 10C and 10D (90 lots) commencing mid-2025.Located in the heart of Wilton Growth Area with excellent connectivity to M5 and Hume Highway.
Wilton Junction Development
A comprehensive transformation of Wilton into a major strategic centre. The project encompasses several precincts including North Wilton (Panorama), Wilton Greens, and the Wilton Town Centre. It features extensive residential development of over 9,000 homes, new public primary and high schools, a lakeside business hub, and significant infrastructure upgrades including new Hume Motorway ramps and a three-lane bridge. Sydney Water is actively constructing critical water and wastewater pipelines to support the growth.
2,680 residents of Bargo are employed, from a labour force of 2,747. Unemployment sits at 2.4%, with participation at 71.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 3,901, about 81% 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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Bargo has a balanced labor force consisting of both white and blue-collar workers, with construction being particularly prominent in terms of representation, an unemployment rate of only 2.4%, and an estimated 8.0% growth in employment over the past year, according to AreaSearch's compiled statistical area data. As of March 2026, 2,680 residents are employed, which is 1.7% lower than the unemployment rate in Greater Sydney of 4.1%, while workforce participation is relatively standard (71.2% versus Greater Sydney's 69.1%). Census data shows a moderate 21.8% of residents worked from home, though this may have been influenced by COVID-19 lockdowns.
The primary employment sectors for local residents are construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. The region exhibits a strong specialization in construction, with its employment share sitting at 1.8 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical services employ only 4.0% of local workers, compared to Greater Sydney's 11.5%. Local job availability appears limited, as shown by comparing the Census working population against the resident population. Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS data aggregated from larger statistical areas, during the year ending March 2026, employment levels rose by 8.0% and the labor force expanded by 7.6%, leading to a drop in unemployment of 0.3 percentage points. This differs from Greater Sydney, which recorded a 1.9% rise in employment, a 1.9% increase in the labor force, and a minor reduction in unemployment. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia as of May-25 provide additional context on prospective future demand in Bargo. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local employment profile to estimate growth. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary greatly by sector. Applying these sector-specific forecasts to Bargo's job distribution suggests local employment will rise by 5.9% over five years and 12.4% over ten years (this represents a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate localized population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Bargo is $1,736 a week (about $90,000 a year), with median personal income at $742 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $51,127 a year against an average of $62,434. 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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The most recent postcode-level ATO data from AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicates that incomes in Bargo are below the national average, with a median of $51,127 and an average of $62,434. In comparison, Greater Sydney recorded a median income of $60,817 and an average income of $83,003. Applying Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023 yields estimated values of approximately $56,403 (median) and $68,877 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census shows household, family, and personal incomes all rank modestly in Bargo, falling between the 37th and 49th percentiles.
The largest earnings group consists of 31.6% earning $1,500 - 2,999 per week (1,514 residents), which is similar to the metropolitan region where this group makes up 30.9%. Affordability pressures are high, with only 82.5% of income remaining, placing the area in the 48th percentile, while the SEIFA income ranking places the suburb in the 4th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Bargo had 1,553 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 89% detached houses and 2% apartments. 46% are owned with a mortgage, 18% rented and 36% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $410 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month. Rent absorbs 23.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 28.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, the housing structure in Bargo consisted of 89.2% detached houses and 10.8% other housing types (semi-detached, apartments, and miscellaneous dwellings), compared to the Sydney metro profile of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. The rate of home ownership in Bargo was considerably higher than in the Sydney metro area at 36.2%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (46.2%) or rented (17.6%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was recorded at $2,167, well below the Sydney metro average of $2,427, while the median weekly rent was $410, compared to Sydney metro's $470.
On a national level, Bargo's mortgage payments are notably higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents also exceed the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Bargo counted 1,553 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,649 today, averaging 2.8 people each. 35% are couples with children, against 30% couples without children. 21% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households make up the vast majority of homes at 77.0%, consisting of couples with children at 34.7%, couples without children at 29.7%, and single parent families at 12.0%. Non-family households account for the remaining 23.0%, with single person homes at 21.4% and group households representing 1.6% of the total. The median household size is 2.8 people, which is slightly larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
12.4% of adults in Bargo hold a university qualification, including 8.5% with a bachelor degree and 2.2% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 34.6% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 1,479 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,003 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 outcomes present some difficulties in the area, with the university qualification rate of 12.4% being far below the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%. This scenario presents both a hurdle and an opportunity for targeted educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common tertiary qualification at 8.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.2%) and graduate diplomas (1.7%). Vocational and technical skills are highly represented, with 44.5% of residents aged 15+ holding a vocational qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas (9.9%) and certificates (34.6%). Enrolment rates are particularly high, with 28.7% of residents currently undertaking formal study.
This student population includes 11.7% in primary school, 8.7% in high school, and 2.6% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Bargo reaches 160 stops on 39 routes, timetabled for about 2,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 150 m from its nearest stop. Trains carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.9 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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Analysis of public transit options indicates there are 160 active stops within the suburb of Bargo, consisting of a combination of rail and bus services. These stops are served by 39 different routes, which collectively support 2,054 passenger journeys each week. Transit access is classified as excellent, with residents living an average of 148 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the area's residential character, most workers commute out of the suburb, and cars remain the primary method of travel at 95%. Average vehicle ownership is 1.9 per household, exceeding the regional average.
About 21.8% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19. Service frequency averages 293 journeys per day across all transit lines, translating to roughly 12 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying map displays the 100 closest transit stops to the central coordinate.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
64.3% of residents in Bargo report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 79% of areas nationally. 6.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.8 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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Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and the prevalence of chronic illnesses, Bargo faces notable health challenges, with common medical issues appearing across both younger and older cohorts, and private health insurance coverage is relatively low at approximately 52% of the population (~2,475 people). This is lower than the 59.9% rate observed across Greater Sydney. The most common medical issues recorded in the region were arthritis and asthma, affecting 10.4 and 8.7% of residents, respectively, while 64.3% reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney.
The working-age cohort experiences significant health challenges with elevated chronic illness rates. Residents aged 65 and over make up 21.9% of the population (1,049 people), which is higher than the Greater Sydney average of 15.5%. Senior health outcomes present challenges, with national rankings generally matching the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Bargo is largely Australian-born, at 87.9% of residents, with 6.3% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (31.8%) and English (29.4%). 3.7% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Bargo ranks low in terms of cultural diversity, with 87.9% of residents born in Australia, 92.8% holding citizenship, and 93.7% speaking only English at home. The predominant religion is Christianity, representing 62.4% of the population, which is higher than the 49.2% recorded across Greater Sydney. In terms of parent country of birth, the three most common ancestries in Bargo are Australian, representing 31.8% of the population (significantly higher than the regional average of 17.8%), English, representing 29.4% (well above the regional average of 19.0%), and Irish, representing 7.2%. There are also notable differences in other backgrounds: Maltese is overrepresented at 2.4% of the population (compared to 1.0% regionally), Hungarian stands at 0.4% (compared to 0.3%), and Macedonian is at 0.4% (compared to 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Bargo is 41. 22.9% 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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Bargo's median age of 41 years is notably higher than the Greater Sydney median of 37 and the national median of 38. The 75 - 84 age cohort is over-represented locally (8.3%) compared to the Greater Sydney average, while the 25 - 34 cohort is under-represented (9.1%). Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 has risen from 6.6% to 8.3%, and the 15 to 24 cohort has increased from 12.2% to 13.8%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 age group has shrunk from 15.0% to 13.8% and the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 13.6% to 12.4%.
Demographic models indicate that Bargo's age structure will shift considerably by 2041. The 85+ cohort is projected to grow the fastest, expanding by 122% to add 157 residents and reach 287. This demographic aging trend is set to continue, with residents aged 65 and older accounting for 85% of the projected growth. Conversely, population declines are forecast for the 45 to 54 and 0 to 4 age brackets.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Bargo
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 | Apr 2026 4 months 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 Apr 2026. | ||
| 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 — 51 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (4,516 at the 2021 Census → 4,794 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 (SAL10199). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.