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The median house price in Belmore is $1.90m, with units at $665k. House values have moved 6.3% a year compounded over five years.
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Belmore has an estimated 14,008 residents, up from 13,781 at the 2021 Census — a change of 227 people, or 1.6%. 113 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 5,131 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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The suburb of Belmore has an estimated population of around 14,008 as of May 2026, according to analysis of ABS population updates and new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census. This figure represents an increase of 227 people, which is 1.6%, compared to the 2021 Census count of 13,781 people. The adjustment is derived from a resident population of 13,983, as estimated by AreaSearch after reviewing the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2025 and 113 newly validated addresses recorded since the Census date. With a density ratio of 5,131 persons per square kilometer, the suburb of Belmore ranks within the top 10% of national locations evaluated by AreaSearch, indicating that land in this area is highly sought after.
Population growth in the suburb of Belmore has been mainly fueled by overseas migration, which accounted for approximately 74.0% of total population gains in recent times. AreaSearch implements ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, which were published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline. For SA2 areas where this data is unavailable, projections from the NSW State Government's SA2 level datasets are utilized, published in 2022 using 2021 as the baseline. Growth rates across age brackets from these data pools are similarly applied to all locations for the years 2032 to 2041. Looking ahead at demographic trends, population growth just below the median of Australian statistical areas is anticipated for the suburb of Belmore, with the locality projected to add 1,334 persons up to 2041 under aggregated SA2-level forecasts, representing an expansion of 9.3% in total over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
149 new dwellings have been approved in Belmore over the past five years, an average of 29 a year. That is 2.2 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 36 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 53% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 13, 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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According to AreaSearch evaluations of ABS building approval figures distributed from statistical area datasets, Belmore has recorded approximately 29 new homes approved yearly, amounting to an estimated 149 homes over the last 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, 12 approvals have been documented. With an average of just 0.1 new residents per year arriving per new home over the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), construction activity is keeping pace with or exceeding demand, providing buyers with broader options and facilitating population growth that may surpass current forecasts, while new dwellings are built at an average value of $572,000, indicating that developers are focusing on the premium market segment with higher-end properties.
Additionally, there have been $6.6 million in commercial approvals this financial year, showing limited commercial development focus. In comparison to Greater Sydney, Belmore registers approximately 75% of the construction activity per person, positioning it in the 24th percentile of areas evaluated nationwide, which translates to somewhat restricted options for buyers and bolsters demand for existing properties. This is also below average nationally, reflecting the area's maturity and pointing to possible planning constraints. The new building activity consists of 53.0% detached houses and 47.0% townhouses or apartments, presenting an increasing mix of attached housing types that offer options across various price ranges, from spacious family homes to more accessible compact options. The area contains approximately 681 people per dwelling approval, demonstrating an established market. Demographic projections indicate Belmore will add 1,309 residents through to 2041 (starting from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). If current building volumes continue unchanged, housing supply could fall behind population growth, likely intensifying buyer competition and supporting price growth.
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 6 current infrastructure and development projects inside Belmore, worth an estimated $121 million. A further 76 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $36.1 billion. 19 are already under construction and 44 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and sports & recreation. 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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Few factors shape an area's performance as significantly as updates to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total 35 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include Belmore Sydney Metro Station Upgrade, Sydney Metro City and Southwest, Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs Centre of Excellence, and Belmore Town Centre Upgrades, with the below list detailing those likely to be of most relevance.
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Belmore Sydney Metro Station Upgrade
The upgrade of the 130-year-old Belmore Station is part of the Sydney Metro City and Southwest project. It involves converting the existing T3 Bankstown Line to metro standards, featuring the installation of platform screen doors, mechanical gap fillers for level access, and heritage restoration of station buildings. As of May 2026, the project is in the final testing and commissioning phase, with intensive weekend closures scheduled through July to facilitate trial running and system integration before services commence in the second half of 2026.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs Centre of Excellence
The Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs Centre of Excellence is a state-of-the-art $60 million high-performance training and administration hub at Belmore Sports Ground. The three-storey facility features an 800sqm indoor training space, NRL and NRLW standard change rooms, aquatic recovery pools, a 70-person theatrette, and medical facilities. It serves as a community hub with integrated spaces for local programs, education, and a public cafe, designed to foster inclusivity and support elite athlete development pathways.
Sydney Metro City and Southwest
A 30km metro rail extension connecting Chatswood to Bankstown via the Sydney CBD. The Chatswood to Sydenham section, featuring a new harbour crossing and seven CBD stations, opened on 19 August 2024. The final stage involves converting the 13.5km T3 Bankstown Line to metro standards between Sydenham and Bankstown, upgrading 11 stations with platform screen doors, lifts, and full accessibility. The T3 line closed in September 2024 to enable conversion works. Following delays caused by over 130 days of industrial action, the Sydenham to Bankstown section is scheduled to open in the second half of 2026.End-to-end high-speed testing at up to 100km/h commenced in November 2025, and the first full-length test run from Tallawong to Bankstown was completed in January 2026. The Bankstown Station transit interchange and community precinct opened in March 2026. When complete, the M1 Line will span 66km with 31 stations, running every four minutes in peak.
Belmore and Lakemba Town Centre Renewal
Council-led public domain renewal across Belmore and Lakemba town centres, co-funded by the NSW Government WestInvest Program. The $10 million project enhances streetscapes, connectivity and pedestrian safety, increases tree canopy, and supports active transport and alfresco dining on Burwood Road and Haldon Street and surrounding streets. Works include landscaping, footpath and pavement upgrades, kerb and stormwater improvements, street furniture, lighting, car parking upgrades, and public artwork. An initial $1.5 million stage delivering speed humps, raised pedestrian crossings, footpath reconstruction and landscaping on Burwood Road was completed in early 2022.The broader renewal program is progressing through community engagement and concept design phases.
599-605 Canterbury Road Belmore Residential Development
Construction of a five storey residential flat building above two basement parking levels. The approved development includes 24 apartments and public domain improvements through dedication of land for Waverley Lane widening to provide an upgraded pedestrian path and cycling infrastructure. A Construction Certificate application was lodged during 2025, indicating the project has progressed beyond development approval.
Burwood Road Belmore Affordable Housing
Demolition of existing structures and construction of new high-quality, accessible social and affordable housing comprising approximately 152 units, including a communal room and basement parking.
Campsie Station Metro Upgrade
The Campsie Station upgrade is a critical part of the Sydney Metro City and Southwest project, transforming the T3 Bankstown Line. The project involves installing platform screen doors, level access between platforms and trains, and new lifts. As of early 2026, the project is in the final stages of construction with intensive dynamic train testing and station fit-outs. The upgrade ensures the station meets modern metro standards, providing high-frequency services every four minutes during peak periods and improved pedestrian connectivity to the surrounding precinct.
Canterbury Hospital Redevelopment
The NSW Government is investing 350 million dollars in the Canterbury Hospital Redevelopment, the largest upgrade to the hospital in more than 26 years. The project will deliver a new multi-storey clinical building containing an expanded Emergency Department, a new Intensive Care Unit, additional surgical theatres, purpose-built adult inpatient accommodation, expanded antenatal facilities, a new Diagnostic Services Unit and additional ambulatory and outpatient capacity. Improvements to clinical education, workforce training and research spaces are also included, alongside campus accessibility, landscaping and wayfinding upgrades.As of May 2026, early works have been approved and are progressing, including expansion and refurbishment of the existing antenatal department to deliver enhanced maternity care ahead of the main works. The project is in the detailed design phase, with the main works planning application expected to be lodged in mid 2026. Johnstaff Projects is project manager and Studio STH is the lead architect.
6,927 residents of Belmore are employed, from a labour force of 7,420. Unemployment sits at 6.6%, with participation at 62.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 11,581, about 83% 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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Belmore features a well-educated labor force with a strong presence of professional services, an unemployment rate of 6.6%, and 1.8% in estimated employment growth over the past year, according to AreaSearch aggregations of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 6,927 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 2.5% higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.1%, and labor force participation is notably lower (62.4% compared to Greater Sydney's 69.1%). Based on Census responses, a high 38.7% of residents worked from home, though the influence of Covid-19 lockdowns should be taken into account.
The primary employment sectors for local residents include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. The area displays a particularly strong specialization in transport, postal & warehousing, with a jobs share that is 1.5 times the regional level. Conversely, professional & technical roles show lower representation at 7.9% compared to the regional average of 11.5%. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population. According to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data aggregated from broader statistical areas, the 12-month period saw employment rise by 1.8% alongside a labor force expansion of 2.3%, which caused the unemployment rate to increase by 0.5 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 1.9%, labor force growth of 1.9%, and a minor decrease in unemployment. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia as of May-25 offer additional perspective on potential future demand in Belmore. These projections, spanning five and ten-year intervals, have been aligned with the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is expected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the expansion rates differ significantly across industries. Applying these industry-specific projections to Belmore's employment mix suggests local employment should rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.6% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Belmore is $1,456 a week (about $76,000 a year), with median personal income at $640 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $45,042 a year against an average of $57,601. 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 income in the suburb of Belmore is below the national benchmark, with the median recorded at $45,042 and the average income sitting at $57,601. This compares to Greater Sydney's figures of a median income of $60,817 and an average income of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $49,690 (median) and $63,545 (average) as of March 2026. From the 2021 Census, household income is positioned at the 33rd percentile ($1,456 weekly), while personal income ranks at the 17th percentile.
Income brackets indicate that the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket is the most common, accounting for 31.2% of residents (4,370 people), aligning with broader regional trends showing 30.9% in the same category. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 78.9% of income remaining, ranking at the 26th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Belmore had 4,760 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 44% detached houses and 46% apartments. 28% are owned with a mortgage, 45% rented and 28% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $380 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,156 a month. Rent absorbs 26.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 34.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The mix of housing types in Belmore, as recorded in the latest Census, consisted of 43.9% houses and 56.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to the Sydney metro profile of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the home ownership rate in Belmore was identical to the Sydney metro rate at 27.5%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (27.5%) or rented (45.0%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was significantly lower than the Sydney metro average at $2,156, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $380, compared to Sydney metro's $2,427 and $470.
On a national level, Belmore's mortgage payments are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceed the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Belmore counted 4,760 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.6 people each. 32% are couples with children, against 21% couples without children. 26% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households constitute the majority at 69.6% of all households, consisting of 32.2% couples with children, 20.5% couples without children, and 14.8% single parent families. Non-family households represent the remaining 30.4%, with single-person households at 26.2% and group households making up 4.3% of the total. The median household size of 2.6 people is slightly below the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
28.8% of adults in Belmore hold a university qualification, including 20.4% with a bachelor degree and 6.8% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 17.3% hold a vocational qualification. 6 schools serve the area, with 1,906 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,010 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 attainment levels in Belmore lag behind regional benchmarks, with 28.8% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees compared to 38.0% in Greater Sydney. This difference suggests room for educational growth and skill development. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 20.4%, followed by postgraduate credentials (6.8%) and graduate diplomas (1.6%). Vocational and technical training is highly represented, with 28.3% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational qualifications – advanced diplomas (11.0%) and certificates (17.3%). Participation in education is notably high, with 32.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal studies. This is comprised of 9.1% in primary education, 7.8% in secondary schools, and 7.6% pursuing tertiary qualification programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Belmore reaches 88 stops on 40 routes, timetabled for about 4,700 services a week. The typical home sits about 140 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.0 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 the public transit network indicates 88 active transport stops operating within Belmore, consisting of a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 40 individual routes, which collectively facilitate 4,741 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is classified as excellent, with residents typically situated 135 meters from the closest transport stop. Being a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward - the car remains the dominant mode of travel at 71%, with 18% using the train. Vehicle ownership averages 1.0 per dwelling, which is below the regional average. A high 38.7% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).
Service frequency averages 677 trips per day across all routes, translating to approximately 53 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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76.2% of residents in Belmore report no long-term health condition. 7.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 49.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.5 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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Belmore shows above-average health outcomes, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and chronic illness prevalence, with both younger and older cohorts displaying a low rate of common health problems. The rate of private health insurance is relatively low, covering approximately 50% of the total population (~6,968 people). This compares to 59.9% across Greater Sydney. The national average is 55.7%. The most common medical diagnoses in the area were arthritis and diabetes, affecting 6.0 and 5.7% of residents, respectively, while 76.2% reported being entirely free of medical conditions compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney.
Working-age residents are especially healthy, experiencing a low prevalence of chronic conditions. The area has 18.4% of residents aged 65 and over (2,577 people), which is higher than the 15.5% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, with national rankings broadly matching the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
52.3% of Belmore residents were born overseas and 68.1% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 95% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Greek (13.2%) and Lebanese (10.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Belmore ranks among the most culturally diverse localities in the nation, with 52.3% of its population born overseas and 68.1% speaking a language other than English at home. The main religion in Belmore was found to be Christianity, which is practiced by 57.0% of residents in Belmore. However, the most notable overrepresentation was in Islam, which accounts for 14.8% of the population, substantially higher than the Greater Sydney average of 6.8%. Regarding ancestry (parents' country of birth), the top three represented groups in Belmore are Other, comprising 24.1% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 16.0%, Greek, comprising 13.2% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 1.9%, and Lebanese, comprising 10.4% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 2.6%.
Additionally, there are notable differences in the representation of several other ethnic groups: Korean is notably overrepresented at 2.8% of Belmore (vs 1.1% regionally), Vietnamese at 4.4% (vs 1.8%) and Spanish at 0.7% (vs 0.6%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Belmore is 38. 29.2% 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 38-year median age in Belmore is close to Greater Sydney's average of 37 and similarly equivalent to the Australian median of 38. Relative to Greater Sydney, Belmore has a higher concentration of 55 - 64 residents (12.1%) but fewer 5 - 14 year-olds (9.7%). Since the 2021 Census, the 85+ age group has grown from 2.5% to 3.3% of the population. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort has declined from 13.1% to 12.0%. By 2041, Belmore is expected to see notable shifts in its age composition. Leading the demographic shift, the 75 to 84 group will grow by 49% (435 people), reaching 1,318 from 882.
The aging population dynamic is clear, with those 65+ comprising 63% of projected growth. On the other hand, population declines are projected for the 5 to 14 and 0 to 4 cohorts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Belmore
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 | Jun 2026 2 months ago all 6 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 Jun 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 — 113 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (13,781 at the 2021 Census → 14,008 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 (SAL10279). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.