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The median house price in Bass Hill is $1.44m, with units at $948k. House values have moved 7.4% a year compounded over five years.
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Bass Hill has an estimated 10,493 residents, up from 10,230 at the 2021 Census — a change of 263 people, or 2.6%. That puts 3,545 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to the analysis of demographic updates from the ABS for the wider region and new address verifications by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Bass Hill has an estimated population of 10,493 as of May 2026. This represents an expansion of 263 residents (2.6%) from the 2021 Census, which counted 10,230 individuals. The calculation relies on a resident population of 10,465, determined by AreaSearch from the ABS June 2025 ERP data release, combined with 27 validated new addresses registered since the Census. This population level corresponds to a density of 3,544 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality in the top quartile of national areas analyzed by AreaSearch.
The primary driver of this demographic growth was overseas migration, which accounted for approximately 71.0% of the overall population gains in recent times. AreaSearch adopts the population projections compiled by the ABS and Geoscience Australia for each SA2 region, which were published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline year. For SA2 regions lacking this coverage, AreaSearch incorporates SA2 projections from the NSW State Government, released in 2022 using 2021 as the baseline. The age bracket growth rates from these datasets are applied to all locations for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Future projections suggest that the suburb of Bass Hill will experience population growth slightly below the national median for statistical divisions, with the area projected to add 985 residents by 2041 under the aggregated SA2 models, representing an overall increase of 9.1% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
221 new dwellings have been approved in Bass Hill over the past five years, an average of 44 a year. That is 4.3 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 46 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 35% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 45, broadly in line with that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS building approvals distributed from statistical geographic records, the suburb of Bass Hill has averaged approximately 44 new residential approvals annually, culminating in an estimated 221 homes over the previous 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, there have been 42 approvals registered. With an average of only one individual migrating to the community annually for each new residence constructed between FY-21 and FY-25, the incoming supply matches or exceeds local demand, providing buyers with diverse options and establishing space for population increases beyond current projections, with new builds averaging a construction cost of $423,000—a figure slightly above regional benchmarks that points to quality-driven construction.
Furthermore, commercial approvals worth $7.7 million have been logged this financial year, reinforcing the residential focus of the locality. Recent residential construction consists of 35.0% separate houses and 65.0% townhouses or multi-unit dwellings. This emphasis on denser housing options offers more accessible pricing and caters to individuals looking to downsize, property investors, and first-time buyers. This represents a marked departure from the existing housing stock, which currently stands at 72.0% houses, showing the diminishing supply of vacant land alongside changing lifestyle preferences and budget constraints. The area registers approximately 321 people for each residential approval, pointing to a low-density market environment. Projecting forward, the suburb of Bass Hill is expected to add 957 residents by 2041 compared to the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. If the current pace of development persists, the supply of new housing is anticipated to satisfy demand easily, creating favorable buying opportunities and potentially facilitating growth that surpasses current population forecasts.
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 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Bass Hill, worth an estimated $4 million. A further 62 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $24.1 billion. 13 are already under construction and 23 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. 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, major planning decisions, and development initiatives are key drivers of regional growth. AreaSearch has tracked a total of 15 projects that are expected to influence the locality. Important developments include the Chester Square Redevelopment, the Chester Hill Station Upgrade, the Condell Park High School Upgrade, and the Bankstown Central Masterplan, with details provided on the most significant initiatives.
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77 Orchard Road Child Care Centre
DA-1169/2022 approved by the Land and Environment Court for demolition of existing structures and construction of a two storey Centre-Based Child Care Facility with basement parking for 13 vehicles. A 2024 Section 4.56 modification (DA-1169/2022/A) reconfigured and enlarged the facility from 40 to 48 children with 2 additional basement parking spaces. The 887.4sqm DA-approved site was sold via Expressions of Interest on 24 Apr 2025, marketed with an anticipated rental income of approximately $240,000 per annum on completion.No construction activity has been confirmed since the sale.
733-737 Hume Highway Mixed Use Site
Marketed mixed-use development site next to Bass Hill Plaza. Concept plan indicates ~30 apartments over ground-floor retail (5 shops), subject to council approval. Zoned E1 Local Centre across a 2,098 sqm holding with ~48 m frontage to Hume Highway.
Chester Hill Station Upgrade
Transport for NSW Safe Accessible Transport program upgrading Chester Hill Station with a new lift, stairs, elevated concourse and walkway, upgraded canopies, accessible parking and kiss-and-ride, relocated taxi rank, upgraded bus interchange, accessible toilets, platform improvements, lighting, CCTV, bicycle parking and public domain enhancements. Construction remains underway with major rail possession works completed during 2026 ahead of planned completion in mid-2026.
Kinara Place (Stage 2 Villawood Town Centre)
Kinara Place is Stage 2 of the Villawood Town Centre redevelopment at 2-8 Kamira Avenue. Delivered in partnership by Traders in Purple and NSW Land and Housing Corporation, the mixed-use project includes 8-11 storey buildings featuring 222 residential apartments (including social housing), a supermarket, medical centre, child care facility, retail spaces, and a new 2,000sqm public park.
Villawood Town Centre Redevelopment (Kinara Place)
Major town centre urban renewal project in partnership with Homes NSW and Traders in Purple, delivering 350-400 new homes including 145 social apartments. The mixed-use development sits on a vacant 1.5 ha site and delivers over 3,000 sqm of dedicated public open space and approximately 5,000 sqm of retail, commercial and community space, including a supermarket, childcare facility, medical centre and community facilities. Stage 1 was approved in November 2023 and construction is now underway.The project is part of the NSW Government's broader social housing renewal program and includes an Aboriginal Participation In Construction Agreement with Homes NSW.
Henry Lawson Drive Upgrade Program
Multi-stage upgrade of approximately 7.5 km of Henry Lawson Drive between the M5 Motorway and the Hume Highway to improve traffic flow, safety and active transport connections. Stage 1A between Auld Avenue and north of Tower Road was completed in 2025. Stage 1B between Auld Avenue and the M5 Motorway has progressed through investigations and design and is advancing toward procurement for construction.
Condell Park High School Upgrade
Major upgrade of Condell Park High School including 16 new classrooms with indoor and outdoor learning commons, new staff spaces, a new school hall and canteen with a multipurpose sport court, a relocated and extended staff car park, significant refurbishment of the existing administration space with a new secure entrance on Third Avenue, relocation and expansion of the support learning unit to 7 classrooms, refurbishment of all teaching spaces, and removal of all demountable classrooms.Construction is underway, with the steel structure for the new hall complete and roof installation in progress as of mid-2026; ground floor concrete works for the new classroom and administration building are also progressing. ADCO is the construction contractor and DJRD Architects is the project architect. Practical completion is targeted for Term 1 2027.
Chester Square Planning Proposal
Planning proposal PP-2024-548 for the renewal of Chester Square at 1 Leicester Street, Chester Hill by Holdmark Group. The proposal seeks LEP and DCP changes to enable a mixed-use precinct with about 515 dwellings, up to 12,400 sqm of retail floor space, 1,218 sqm of commercial space, at least 2,000 sqm of community space, a 2,800 sqm publicly accessible plaza, public domain upgrades to Waldron Road, Frost Lane and Charles Place, traffic lights at Waldron Road and Priam Street subject to Transport for NSW approval, and affordable housing contributions.The NSW Planning Portal lists the proposal in Gateway Implementation / post-exhibition, while Council's draft planning agreement exhibition closed on 2 February 2026 and is to be reported back to Council.
3,939 residents of Bass Hill are employed, from a labour force of 4,495. Unemployment sits at 12.4%, with participation at 55.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 9,005, about 86% 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 Bass Hill possesses a diverse labor force spanning multiple industries, featuring an unemployment rate of 12.4% and an estimated 1.3% growth in jobs over the previous year, as aggregated from regional statistical data by AreaSearch. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 3,939, while the unemployment rate remained 8.2% higher than the 4.1% recorded across Greater Sydney, indicating potential for labor market recovery. Furthermore, workforce participation is notably lower, standing at 55.5% in comparison to the Greater Sydney average of 69.1%. Census data indicates that a substantial 35.3% of the working population operated from home, though this figure should be interpreted in light of pandemic-related restrictions.
The primary sectors employing local residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. The community displays a marked concentration in transport, postal & warehousing, where the employment proportion is 1.7 times the metropolitan average. Conversely, professional & technical roles account for only 6.6% of the local workforce, which is below the 11.5% seen across Greater Sydney. Comparing the Census count of the active workforce against resident numbers suggests that this highly residential locality offers few local job opportunities. Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from regional data, the twelve months ending March 2026 saw local employment rise by 1.3% and the total labor force expand by 3.2%, which led to a 1.6 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. Over the same timeframe, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 1.9%, labor force growth of 1.9%, and a minor decrease in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment projections from May-25 offer additional context on future demand patterns in the suburb of Bass Hill. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future expansion. While overall national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates of change vary widely by sector. Projecting these industry-specific trends onto the local employment profile indicates that employment in the suburb of Bass Hill would rise by 6.3% over five years and 13.1% over ten years, representing a basic weighted projection for visualization rather than an integration of local demographic forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Bass Hill is $1,411 a week (about $73,000 a year), with median personal income at $534 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $41,776 a year against an average of $53,185. 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 latest postcode-level ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for the financial year 2023 indicate that incomes in the suburb of Bass Hill are below the national average, with a median of $41,776 and an average of $53,185. This is lower than the Greater Sydney median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Factoring in a Wage Price Index growth rate of 10.32% since the financial year 2023, estimated incomes would stand at approximately $46,087 for the median and $58,674 for the average in March 2026. According to the 2021 Census, individual weekly earnings are at the 5th percentile ($534), whereas household earnings are stronger at the 29th percentile.
The statistics show that 28.9% of the population (3,032 residents) fall within the weekly earnings range of $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the metropolitan pattern where 30.9% of earners are in this bracket. Affordability pressures are high, leaving residents with only 75.8% of their income, which ranks in the 19th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Bass Hill had 2,787 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 72% detached houses and 7% apartments. 34% are owned with a mortgage, 34% rented and 32% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $450 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,383 a month, a total housing cost higher than 79% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 31.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 39.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the last Census, the housing distribution in the suburb of Bass Hill consisted of 72.2% separate houses and 27.9% other property types, including semi-detached residences and apartments, compared to the Sydney metropolitan breakdown of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in the suburb of Bass Hill was higher than the Sydney metropolitan average, sitting at 31.6%, while the remaining properties were either held with a mortgage (34.1%) or occupied by tenants (34.2%). The median monthly cost for mortgage holders was lower than the Sydney metropolitan figure at $2,383, and the median weekly rent was $450, compared to metropolitan values of $2,427 and $470.
On a national level, monthly mortgage payments in the suburb of Bass Hill are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are above the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Bass Hill counted 2,787 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 3.3 people each. 45% are couples with children, more than in 88% of areas nationally, against 17% couples without children. 18% 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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The vast majority of households are families, accounting for 80.8% of the total, which includes couples with children at 44.7%, couples without children at 16.9%, and single-parent homes at 17.1%. Non-family households comprise the remaining 19.2%, with single-person living arrangements at 17.7% and shared households making up 1.8%. The median household occupancy of 3.3 individuals is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
19.2% of adults in Bass Hill hold a university qualification, including 14.1% with a bachelor degree and 3.7% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 20.3% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 1,259 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 943 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 local population shows lower levels of tertiary education, with university degree holders (19.2%) sitting well below the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%. This gap highlights a potential focus area for local educational strategies. Bachelor degrees represent the most common higher qualification at 14.1%, with postgraduate degrees at 3.7% and graduate diplomas at 1.4%. Vocational and technical expertise is common, with 31.3% of individuals aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (11.0%) and certificate qualifications (20.3%). A significant proportion of the population is engaged in study, with 36.5% of residents enrolled in an educational institution.
This population includes 13.1% attending primary schools, 11.2% in secondary education, and 5.6% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Bass Hill reaches 70 stops on 22 routes, timetabled for about 1,400 services a week. The typical home sits about 150 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.5 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 transit shows 70 operational transport stops within the suburb of Bass Hill, consisting of various bus options. These locations are connected to 22 separate routes that support a total of 1,436 passenger trips weekly. Transit access is rated as high, with residents living an average of 149 meters from their nearest stop. Because the area is mostly residential, many workers travel outside the suburb, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 88%, followed by trains at 5%. Average car ownership is 1.5 vehicles per household, which is above the metropolitan average.
A high proportion of residents, 35.3%, worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic conditions. The average frequency of transport services is 205 runs daily across all active routes, which represents approximately 20 weekly journeys for each individual transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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74.8% of residents in Bass Hill report no long-term health condition. 7.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 48.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.4 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 outcomes in the suburb of Bass Hill align closely with national averages according to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality and long-term illness, with standard health issues across the population being typical, though slightly higher than national benchmarks among older demographics. The level of private health insurance is low, covering approximately 48% of residents (~5,038 people), compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%. The primary medical diagnoses reported in the locality are arthritis and asthma, affecting 7.0% and 6.0% of the population, respectively, while 74.8% of residents reported having no chronic health conditions, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney.
The working-age population is generally healthy with low rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and over make up 14.2% of the local population (1,490 people), which is below the Greater Sydney proportion of 15.5%. Senior health outcomes present some challenges, though they rank lower nationally than the population as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
38.4% of Bass Hill residents were born overseas and 63.1% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 87% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Lebanese (22.3%) and Australian (14.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Bass Hill displays high levels of multiculturalism, with 38.4% of residents born outside Australia and 63.1% using a language other than English in their homes. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 44.4% of the population. The most significant religious concentration relative to wider benchmarks is Islam, which is followed by 37.5% of residents, compared to the Greater Sydney average of 6.8%. Looking at ancestral backgrounds (parents' country of birth), the primary groups in the suburb of Bass Hill are Lebanese at 22.3%, which is higher than the regional average of 2.6%, Other at 20.4%, and Australian at 14.8%.
There are also notable concentrations of other background groups: Vietnamese background represents 9.0% of the population (compared to 1.8% regionally), Macedonian represents 1.2% (compared to 0.4% regionally), and Samoan represents 0.6% (compared to 0.5% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Bass Hill is 34, younger than 82% of areas nationally. 28.9% 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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The median age of 34 years in the suburb of Bass Hill is lower than the Greater Sydney median of 37 years and the national figure of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, the suburb of Bass Hill has a larger proportion of residents aged 5 - 14 (15.9%) but a smaller share of people aged 35 - 44 (12.0%). Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 15 to 24 grew from 13.8% to 15.9%, while the group aged 0 to 4 shrank from 7.5% to 6.9%. Population projections for 2041 suggest changing age dynamics, with the 25 to 34 cohort projected to increase by 15% (adding 204 residents to total 1,569), while the numbers of residents aged 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 are expected to decline.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Bass Hill
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 | Jul 2026 last month all 2 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 Jul 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 — 27 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (10,230 at the 2021 Census → 10,493 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 (SAL10224). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.