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The median house price in Bidwill (NSW) is $900k, with units at $625k. House values have moved 7.3% a year compounded over five years.
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Bidwill (NSW) has an estimated 4,198 residents. The population has thinned by an average 0.5% a year over five years, slower than 92% of areas nationally. That puts 2,780 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 investigations of ABS demographic updates for the wider region, combined with address databases verified by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Bidwill (NSW) has a population calculated at approximately 4,198 in May 2026. This represents a decline of 4 individuals (0.1%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 4,202 individuals. The variation is deduced from the resident population of 4,179, projected by AreaSearch using the most recent ERP publication from the ABS (June 2025) along with 12 additional verified new addresses since the Census date.
This level of occupancy translates to a density of 2,780 individuals per square kilometer, placing the suburb in the top fourth of all domestic areas analyzed by AreaSearch. Local population expansion was mostly driven by natural increase, which accounted for roughly 55.00000000000001% of all population increments over recent timeframes. AreaSearch implements ABS/Geoscience Australia estimations for each SA2 zone, published in 2024 utilizing 2022 as the baseline. For SA2 territories lacking this information, AreaSearch incorporates NSW State Government SA2 level estimates, published in 2022 utilizing 2021 as the baseline. Growth projections by age cohort from these datasets are likewise applied to all locations for the period 2032 to 2041. Looking at future demographic shifts for the suburb of Bidwill (NSW), expansion in the lowest fourth of national geographic areas is projected, with the community anticipated to add 51 individuals by 2041 according to collective SA2-level estimates, representing an overall rise of 0.8% across the 16 years.
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Based on analysis of ABS construction approval data allocated from broader statistical areas, Bidwill has averaged approximately 3 residential approvals annually, with a total of 15 dwellings approved during the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) and 3 thus far in FY-26. As local population numbers have fallen over recent years, building volume has been sufficient in relative terms, presenting a positive environment for purchasers, while new dwellings carry an average construction value of $206,000—below regional averages—indicating more affordable price points. Additionally, commercial approvals totaling $1.1 million have been logged in the current financial year, highlighting the predominantly residential character of the neighborhood.
In comparison to Greater Sydney, construction levels in Bidwill are substantially lower, running 72.0% below the regional per capita average. This lack of new inventory generally supports demand and values for pre-existing homes. This volume is also under the national average, reflecting the established state of the local market and hinting at potential planning constraints. Furthermore, recent building approvals consist entirely of detached houses, maintaining the suburban profile of the area with a focus on family dwellings for buyers wanting space. This recent construction leans more toward detached structures than the existing breakdown at the Census (66.0%), showing persistent strong demand for traditional family residences. The area has roughly 1194 residents for every single residential approval, highlighting a mature property market. Long-term forecasts indicate Bidwill will add 32 new occupants by 2041, starting from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly projection. Given current construction volumes, housing supply is expected to satisfy demand adequately, creating favorable terms for purchasers while potentially permitting growth to outpace current predictions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Bidwill (NSW)
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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 Bidwill (NSW), worth an estimated $4.5 billion. A further 13 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $21.9 billion. 4 are already under construction and 4 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans transport & logistics, residential development and retail. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Changes to local infrastructure, major developments, and urban planning policies are key drivers of regional performance. AreaSearch has identified 4 main projects that are expected to impact the local area. Significant initiatives include the Marsden Park Data Centre Campus, the Tallawong to St Marys (T2SM) Passenger Rail Corridor, the CDC Data Centre Campus Marsden Park, and the M12 Motorway (Western Sydney Airport Motorway), with the most relevant details provided below.
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CDC Marsden Park Data Centre Campus
The Marsden Park Campus is set to become the largest data centre campus in the southern hemisphere, providing over 504 MW of planned capacity with scalability towards 1 GW. The facility is designed to support high-density AI and liquid cooling workloads with 24/7 on-site security and Tier IV equivalent resiliency to support the growing digital economy in Western Sydney.
Tallawong to St Marys (T2SM) Passenger Rail Corridor
The Tallawong to St Marys (T2SM) Corridor is a planned passenger rail link of approximately 15 kilometres connecting Sydney's North West and South West Growth Areas, with proposed stations at Schofields and serving the Marsden Park growth area. The corridor will define and protect land for two potential rail services: a future extension of Sydney Metro North West terminating at Schofields, and a new metro style service between Schofields and St Marys, providing an interchange with the Sydney Metro Western Sydney Airport line.Identified in the Long Term Transport Master Plan 2012 as one of Sydney's 19 major transport corridors requiring preservation, the preferred corridor from Tallawong through Marsden Park has been protected for future transport infrastructure. In March 2026 the proposed north-south rail link, which includes the T2SM corridor, was added to Infrastructure Australia's 2026 Infrastructure Priority List as a potential investment opportunity within the 2 to 4 year pipeline. Final business case work is being progressed, with land acquisition not required until closer to the time the infrastructure is delivered.
Richmond Road Upgrade - M7 to Townson Road
A major $720 million infrastructure project to widen a 2.2km section of Richmond Road from four to six lanes between the M7 Motorway and Townson Road. Key features include a new 250m flyover bridge from the M7 off-ramp to Richmond Road northbound to bypass traffic lights, a new concrete bridge over Bells Creek, and upgraded signalised intersections at Hollinsworth and Townson Roads. The project also delivers a 3.5m wide shared path for cyclists and pedestrians, improved bus priority, and enhanced flood resilience for the North West Growth Area.
Stockland Elara Masterplanned Community
Major masterplanned community by Stockland delivering more than 4,000 new homes across Marsden Park in Sydney's north-west growth corridor, with views to the Blue Mountains. The community features 40 hectares of green open space, bike and walking trails, playing fields and playgrounds, alongside the Elara Village Shopping Centre, St Luke's Catholic College and Northbourne Public School. The newest neighbourhood, Elara Place, is adding a further 800 homes on land lots ranging from 250 to 570 square metres, with the site positioned near the proposed Marsden Park Strategic Centre.Land sales remain active, with recent stage releases selling at a rapid pace, and construction of new stages and community infrastructure is ongoing.
M12 Motorway
The M12 Motorway is a 16-kilometre, toll-free dual-carriageway providing the primary access to the Western Sydney International Airport. The project features 17 bridges, a grade-separated interchange at the airport, and an extensive shared user path for pedestrians and cyclists. It integrates with the M7 and The Northern Road, utilizing innovative 'Connecting with Country' designs including the Great Emu in the Sky sculpture.
Mirvac Marsden Park Residential Development
Large-scale residential development by Mirvac on a 153-hectare site in Marsden Park North. The project is expected to deliver over 1,200 residential lots as part of a project delivery agreement, subject to rezoning. The development aims to create a vibrant community with a mix of housing types, green spaces, and local amenities.
Newpark
Masterplanned residential community in Marsden Park delivering 3,000+ lots with parks, open space, paths and a future school. Staged land and home-and-land packages are selling with ongoing civil works and home construction across the estate.
Sydney Metro - Tallawong to St Marys Corridor (T2SM)
A protected passenger rail corridor of approximately 15km connecting the Tallawong Stabling Facility to St Marys Station, passing through Schofields Station and the Marsden Park growth area. The corridor preservation study is defining and protecting space for two potential rail services - a future extension of Sydney Metro North West terminating at Schofields, and a new metro-style service between Schofields and St Marys that would link with the Sydney Metro Western Sydney Airport line. The corridor was identified in the 2012 Long Term Transport Master Plan as one of Sydney's 19 major transport corridors requiring preservation.As of late 2025 the preferred corridor through Marsden Park has been protected, with land acquisition deferred until closer to construction. The link will provide interchange between Sydney's North West and South West growth areas and onward connections to the broader rail network.
1,062 residents of Bidwill (NSW) are employed, from a labour force of 1,371. Unemployment sits at 22.5%, with participation at 44.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 3,691, about 88% 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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Bidwill has a diverse workforce distributed between professional and manual occupations across multiple sectors, showing an unemployment rate of 22.5% and a yearly job growth estimate of 1.8%, based on aggregated regional statistical data. In March 2026, 1,062 residents were employed, while the unemployment rate sat 18.4% above the 4.1% recorded for Greater Sydney, pointing to potential for economic progress, and labor force participation is notably lower (44.3% compared to 69.1% in Greater Sydney). Census figures show a moderate 15.3% of workers operated from home, though this may reflect COVID-19 containment measures.
The primary employment sectors for local workers are retail trade, health care & social assistance, along with transport, postal & warehousing. The locality displays a clear concentration in retail trade, where the employment proportion is 1.8 times the regional standard. Conversely, professional & technical services are underrepresented at 2.5% compared to the regional benchmark of 11.5%. This heavily residential neighborhood appears to offer minimal local employment, as shown by comparing the census count of local workers against the resident labor force. According to analysis of SALM and ABS data compiled from wider geographic divisions, employment grew by 1.8% over the 12 months ending March 2026, while the overall labor force shrank by 0.9%, leading to a decrease of 2.1 percentage points in the unemployment rate. In comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 1.9%, its labor force grow by 1.9%, and its unemployment rate drop slightly. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia dated May-25 provide additional context for future demand in Bidwill. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future growth. Although national employment is predicted to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary widely by industry. Applying these sectoral forecasts to Bidwill's industry distribution indicates local employment should grow by 6.0% over five years and 12.6% over ten years.
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Median household income in Bidwill (NSW) is $899 a week (about $47,000 a year), with median personal income at $451 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $37,128 a year against an average of $40,917. 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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According to the most recent postcode level ATO statistics published for financial year 2023, the median income for taxpayers in Bidwill is $37,128, with an average income of $40,917. This sits below the national standard, comparing to a median of $60,817 and an average of $83,003 in Greater Sydney. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current projections indicate figures of approximately $40,960 (median) and $45,140 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census reveals that household, family, and individual incomes in the suburb all place between the 1st and 1st percentiles nationally.
Income distribution figures show the $400 - 799 weekly range is the most common, accounting for 31.1% of residents (1,305 individuals), whereas the wider region is led by the $1,500 - 2,999 range at 30.9%. Lower income households are highly represented, with 45.3% receiving less than $800 weekly, highlighting financial pressures for many households. Housing costs present a major challenge, leaving only 76.8% of income after housing expenses, which ranks in the 3rd percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Bidwill (NSW) had 1,265 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 66% detached houses and 2% apartments. 14% are owned with a mortgage, 76% rented and 10% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $200 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,733 a month. Rent absorbs 22.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 44.5%. 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 Bidwill at the time of the last Census consisted of 66.4% separate houses and 33.7% alternative dwellings (including semi-detached properties, apartments, and other housing categories), compared to the Sydney metro split of 55.9% separate houses and 44.1% alternative dwellings. The level of home ownership in the suburb was below the Sydney metro level at 9.8%, with the remaining properties occupied by people with mortgages (14.3%) or tenants (75.9%). The median monthly cost for mortgaged properties was significantly lower than the Sydney metro average at $1,733, while the median weekly rental cost was recorded at $200, compared to $2,427 and $470 in the Sydney metro area.
Nationally, Bidwill's mortgage payments sit below the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are also well below the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Bidwill (NSW) counted 1,265 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.8 people each. 24% are couples with children, against 13% couples without children. 22% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.2 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units make up the majority of households at 75.9%, consisting of 23.7% couples with children, 13.3% couples without children, and 36.5% single parents with children. Non-family households account for the remaining 24.1%, with single-person households representing 22.3% and group households making up 1.9% of the total. The median household size of 2.8 individuals exceeds the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
9.1% of adults in Bidwill (NSW) hold a university qualification, including 7.0% with a bachelor degree and 1.8% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 96% of areas nationally. A further 24.6% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 1,086 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 846 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 neighborhood faces educational hurdles, with university graduation rates (9.1%) sitting substantially below the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%. This indicates both a difficulty and an opening for focused educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 7.0%, followed by postgraduate degrees (1.8%) and graduate diplomas (0.3%). Vocational and practical skills are common, with 31.8% of residents aged 15+ holding trade qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas (7.2%) and certificates (24.6%). Educational enrolment is high, with 38.6% of local residents presently participating in academic programs. This cohort includes 16.6% in primary schools, 12.9% in secondary schools, and 2.7% enrolled in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Bidwill (NSW) reaches 43 stops on 21 routes, timetabled for about 1,700 services a week. The typical home sits about 100 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.8 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport analysis shows 43 active transit stops within Bidwill, consisting of bus services. These locations are served by 21 separate routes, which provide a total of 1,658 passenger trips each week. Transport access is classified as excellent, with residents generally living within 100 meters of their closest stop. As the suburb is primarily residential, most workers commute out of the area, with private vehicles remaining the primary travel mode at 80%, followed by 9% using trains and 7% using buses. Household vehicle ownership averages 0.8 cars per dwelling, which is below the regional average.
A total of 15.3% of workers operate from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era working patterns. Service frequency averages 236 daily trips across all active routes, which translates to approximately 38 weekly trips for each transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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60.4% of residents in Bidwill (NSW) report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 96% of areas nationally. 9.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 43.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 8.7 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Significant health issues are apparent in Bidwill, based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and chronic illness rates, showing various health conditions affecting both younger and older generations. The proportion of residents with private health insurance is very low at approximately 43% of the population (~1,814 individuals). This compares to 59.9% across Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent health issues recorded locally were asthma and mental health concerns, affecting 13.2 and 10.1% of residents respectively. Conversely, 60.4% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney.
The working-age cohort faces notable health difficulties, with elevated rates of long-term conditions. The suburb has 13.2% of its population aged 65 and over (554 individuals), which is below the 15.5% average in Greater Sydney. Senior health outcomes present some difficulties, with national standings generally matching the trends of the broader local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
26.2% of Bidwill (NSW) residents were born overseas and 26.1% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (24.2%) and English (20.1%). 11.4% 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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Bidwill displays greater cultural diversity than most local markets, with 26.2% of the population born outside Australia and 26.1% using a non-English language at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 55.0% of residents. The most distinct religious overrepresentation in comparison to the wider region is Islam, which accounts for 6.2% of the local population, compared to 6.8% across Greater Sydney. Regarding parent birthplaces, the largest ancestral backgrounds in Bidwill are Australian at 24.2% of the population (significantly above the regional average of 17.8%), English at 20.1%, and Other at 16.5%.
Notable deviations exist for other groups, with Samoan backgrounds highly overrepresented at 6.1% of Bidwill (compared to 0.5% regionally), Australian Aboriginal backgrounds at 11.4% (compared to 1.3%), and Maori backgrounds at 1.5% (compared to 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Bidwill (NSW) is 30, younger than 96% of areas nationally. 29.8% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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With a median age of 30 years, Bidwill's population is younger than the Greater Sydney median of 37 and is below the Australian median of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, Bidwill has a larger share of residents aged 5 - 14 (17.4%) but fewer aged 35 - 44 (10.4%). The proportion of 5 - 14 year-olds is higher than the national figure of 12.0%. Post-2021 Census data indicates the 0 to 4 age group expanded from 8.4% to 9.5% of the population, whereas the 5 to 14 cohort declined from 18.6% to 17.4% and the 45 to 54 group decreased from 11.1% to 9.9%.
Demographic projections suggest the age distribution will change substantially by 2041. The group aged 85 and over is projected to grow significantly, increasing by 81 individuals (162%) from 50 to 132. The combined 65+ age cohorts are projected to account for 94% of total population growth, reflecting an aging population. Conversely, the 15 to 24 and 25 to 34 age brackets are projected to experience drops in resident numbers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Bidwill (NSW)
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 | May 2026 3 months ago 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 May 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 — 12 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (4,202 at the 2021 Census → 4,198 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 (SAL10339). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.