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The median house price in Birrong is $1.42m, with units at $1.11m. House values have moved 6.0% a year compounded over five years.
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Birrong has an estimated 3,548 residents, up from 3,331 at the 2021 Census — a change of 217 people, or 6.5%. Growth has averaged 0.8% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 62.0% of that increase. That puts 2,957 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 releases for the wider region, alongside recent address validations performed by AreaSearch following the Census, the suburb of Birrong has an estimated population of approximately 3,548 in May 2026. This represents a growth of 217 residents (6.5%) compared to the 2021 Census, which registered 3,331 individuals. This adjustment is calculated from an estimated resident count of 3,528 determined by AreaSearch using the June 2025 ABS ERP publication, combined with 16 validated new addresses registered after the Census. This population level yields a density of 2,956 residents per square kilometer, placing the locality in the top quartile of all Australian areas monitored by AreaSearch.
The 6.5% expansion rate in the suburb of Birrong since the 2021 census outpaced the broader SA3 region (5.4%), establishing it as a local growth frontrunner. The demographic expansion was largely fueled by net overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 62.0% of the total population gains in recent times. Projections for each SA2 region are sourced from the 2024 ABS and Geoscience Australia release, using 2022 as the baseline year. In instances where SA2 regions lack this coverage, projections from the 2022 NSW State Government release with a 2021 baseline are applied instead. Age cohort growth rates derived from these datasets are applied to all locations for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Future demographic forecasts for the suburb of Birrong suggest expansion will track slightly below the median of all locations examined by AreaSearch, with the population projected to rise by 347 residents by 2041 under consolidated SA2-level forecasts, representing a overall gain of 9.2% over the 16-year timeframe.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
75 new dwellings have been approved in Birrong over the past five years, an average of 15 a year. That is 4.4 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 30, running ahead of 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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Analysis of ABS building approvals allocated from wider statistical areas indicates that Birrong averages about 15 new residential approvals annually, amounting to roughly 75 dwellings over the preceding 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 28 approvals have been logged. With an average of 1.9 additional occupants per constructed home per year recorded between FY-21 and FY-25, demand matches supply closely to support balanced market conditions, though this metric has climbed to 3.7 residents per dwelling over the last 2 financial years, pointing to rising local appeal and potential capacity limits.
Newly built properties show a mean construction value of $436,000—slightly higher than regional averages—pointing to a focus on premium builds. Commercial approvals have reached $4.2 million this financial year, which highlights the dominant residential nature of the suburb. Birrong displays approximately three-quarters of the per-capita rate of new home approvals seen in Greater Sydney, ranking in the 60th percentile among all locations surveyed nationwide. Newly approved construction consists of 57.0% detached houses and 43.0% medium-to-high density housing options (apartments or townhouses), showing a shift toward diverse attached dwellings that provide varied price options, ranging from large family spaces to compact, economical homes. This is a marked departure from the prevailing housing stock (84.0% detached houses), reflecting a scarcer supply of development land and responding to changing lifestyles and buyer budgets. Recording about 250 residents per approved dwelling, the local building sector is in a developmental phase. Looking forward, the population is projected to expand by 327 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. If current building rates persist, the supply of new dwellings is positioned to satisfy local demand, creating favorable buying opportunities and potentially underpinning growth beyond the baseline 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 97 current infrastructure and development projects close to Birrong, worth an estimated $25 billion. 22 are already under construction and 33 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, planning initiatives, and major developments have a significant influence on neighborhood performance. In total, no projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are expected to impact this locality. Notable projects in the wider vicinity include 101-103 Hector Street Sefton, New Bankstown Hospital, Salt Pan Creek Channel Repairs, and Compass Centre Redevelopment, with details provided below on the most relevant schemes.
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80 Betty Cuthbert Drive Mixed-Use Development
Repurposing of a 5.9-hectare NSW Government-owned site in Lidcombe for mixed health, education, and residential uses. The site is subdivided into three lots: 3.16 hectares transferred to Homes NSW for 48 new homes including 18 social and affordable dwellings, an 8,900 square meter site for the MS Plus wellbeing centre which opened in March 2025, and a third site retained by the Government. Demolition of the former health facility is underway as of early 2026.
Yagoona Public Preschool
New public preschool facility being delivered at the Yagoona Public School site as part of the NSW Government's $769 million plan to build 100 new public preschools co-located with public primary schools across NSW. The preschool will accommodate up to 40 children per day across 2 preschool rooms, with an outdoor play area, administration area, amenities, staff kitchen and storage. Construction is progressing well, with the new building now complete and fitted out with furniture and fixtures.Work is underway in the outdoor play area, with remaining landscaping to follow. Completion is forecast for Day 1 Term 1 2027.
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.
Salt Pan Creek Channel Repairs
Structural repairs and bank stabilization along Salt Pan Creek within the Cooks River catchment, affecting parts of Greenacre, Punchbowl, Belfield and nearby suburbs. Scope includes flood mitigation, stormwater channel rehabilitation, erosion control and environmental restoration works to improve waterway health and reduce flood risk.
Bankstown Exchange (Stage 1 - Bankstown Central Masterplan)
Bankstown Exchange is the initial phase of the 30-year Bankstown Central masterplan, creating a vibrant mixed-use destination. The project includes approximately 30,000 sqm of modern office space across three buildings, a new 'Eat Street' dining precinct, and 5,000 sqm of landscaped public space. It features a revitalized bus interchange to integrate with the Sydney Metro City and Southwest line. The development is designed to support the Bankstown Health and Education Innovation Precinct (BHEIP) and includes basement parking for 320 cars and 240 bicycles.
New Bankstown Hospital
The NSW Government is investing $2 billion to deliver a new state-of-the-art hospital on the former TAFE NSW Bankstown campus site on Chapel Road, the largest single public hospital investment in NSW history. The latest design unveiled in April 2026 features a 14-storey hospital tower alongside a 10-storey car park providing at least 950 spaces (almost double the current capacity). The facility will include an expanded emergency department, operating theatres, intensive care, surgical and medical services, maternity and paediatric services, mental health, outpatients, aged health, and a Research and Education Centre.Located in Bankstown CBD with strong connections to bus, train and the future Sydney Metro, the new hospital aims to transform healthcare for the fast-growing south-west Sydney community. Enabling works commenced on site in March 2026 with Hindmarsh Construction Australia engaged following a competitive tender (contract awarded 16 February 2026), with site fencing installed and demolition of former TAFE buildings due to begin mid 2026. The early works Review of Environmental Factors (REF) was approved on 24 January 2026, and the State Significant Development Application (SSD-105396208) was lodged on 10 April 2026 with submissions closing 7 May 2026. Main works construction is expected to start in 2027 subject to planning approval, with completion targeted for 2031. Existing Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital on Eldridge Road will continue operating throughout construction and later be repurposed for community health services.
25-29 Rookwood Road Yagoona
Approved infill affordable housing project comprising two 4-storey residential apartment buildings (total 87 units) over basement parking. Original consent DA-922/2017 granted 26 Sep 2018. A Section 4.55(1A) modification was lodged in May 2025 (seeking mainly cosmetic and compliance-driven changes such as increased ceiling heights to meet ADG, glass balustrades, facade material changes, minor lift overrun) with the proponent having obtained a Construction Certificate and indicating demolition/earthworks to activate the consent before lapsing (26 Sep 2025).
Compass Centre Redevelopment
Redevelopment of the Compass Centre site into a mixed-use precinct comprising a 5-storey podium and three towers. Approved by the Sydney South Planning Panel in February 2026, the proposal includes a 19-storey hotel with approximately 169 rooms and two 24-storey build-to-rent residential towers providing 339 apartments. The precinct will feature a supermarket, retail shops, a gym, a medical centre, childcare, and a function centre. It aims to improve connectivity with through-site links between Bankstown Station and Paul Keating Park, alongside significant public domain and landscaping upgrades.
1,435 residents of Birrong are employed, from a labour force of 1,602. Unemployment sits at 10.4%, with participation at 56.0%. 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 3,090, about 87% 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 locality is characterized by a skilled labor force across multiple industries, with a jobless rate of 10.4% and an estimated annual job growth rate of 1.8%, according to compiled regional data. As of March 2026, 1,435 local citizens are employed, with the unemployment rate tracking 6.3% higher than the 4.1% recorded in Greater Sydney, indicating potential for labor market improvements, while local workforce participation remains low at 56.0% compared to 69.1% across the metropolitan area. Census records show that a substantial 36.0% of the working population operated from home, though this figure was likely influenced by public health restrictions.
The primary employment fields for local workers are healthcare and social assistance, retail, and manufacturing. The labor market demonstrates a clear concentration in transport, postal, and warehousing jobs, with representation reaching 1.7 times the metropolitan average. Conversely, the professional and technical services sector is underrepresented, employing only 6.8% of local workers compared to 11.5% in Greater Sydney. The highly residential character of the neighborhood means local employment opportunities are somewhat restricted, as shown by comparing the count of locally working residents against the total employed population. Based on consolidated SALM and ABS statistics for the year ending March 2026, employed residents grew by 1.8% and the total labor force grew by 3.2%, which pushed the unemployment rate up by 1.2 percentage points. Over the identical timeframe, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 1.9% and labor force growth of 1.9%, alongside a minor reduction in unemployment. National employment projections from May-25 published by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context regarding future labor demand. These five and ten-year forecasts have been aligned with the local industry breakdown to project employment changes. Although nationwide employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates of change differ widely by sector. Applying these trends to the local industry mix yields an estimated employment growth of 6.3% over five years and 13.3% over ten years, noting that this uses basic weighted extrapolation without incorporating specific regional population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Birrong is $1,575 a week (about $82,000 a year), with median personal income at $548 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $42,712 a year against an average of $54,436. 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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Postcode-level taxation statistics compiled for the 2023 financial year show a median taxpayer income of $42,712 and an average of $54,436. These figures track below the national benchmarks, and contrast with a metropolitan median of $60,817 and average of $83,003 in Greater Sydney. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year, current estimated values are approximately $47,120 for the median and $60,054 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census indicates that individual weekly earnings are low, placing in the 6th percentile ($548 weekly), whereas household incomes perform relatively better, ranking in the 39th percentile.
The income distribution shows that the largest segment of the population, comprising 31.2% of residents (1,106 people), falls in the $1,500 - 2,999 category, mirroring metropolitan patterns where 30.9% are in this bracket. Affordability pressures are high, with residents retaining only 82.2% of their income, which ranks in the 39th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Birrong had 965 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 84% detached houses and 6% apartments. 29% are owned with a mortgage, 32% rented and 38% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $440 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,033 a month. Rent absorbs 27.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 29.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, the local housing stock consisted of 83.7% detached houses and 16.3% alternative housing types, such as apartments and semi-detached properties, compared to a metro-wide distribution of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership rates were notably higher than the metropolitan average, standing at 38.3%, while the remaining occupied properties were either being purchased with a mortgage (29.4%) or rented (32.3%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,033 was considerably lower than the Sydney metro average of $2,427, while the median weekly rent was $440, compared to $470 across the metro region.
On a national level, mortgage repayments exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are also well above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Birrong counted 965 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,028 today, averaging 3.2 people each. 43% are couples with children, more than in 86% of areas nationally, against 18% couples without children. 18% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the vast majority of households at 78.7%, which includes couples with children at 43.2%, couples without children at 18.3%, and single-parent homes at 15.0%. The remaining 21.3% consists of non-family households, made up of single-person households at 18.1% and group shared housing at 3.4%. The average household size stands at 3.2 residents, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
24.7% of adults in Birrong hold a university qualification, including 18.0% with a bachelor degree and 5.1% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 15.9% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 1,549 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 945 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 locality presents educational disparities, with university graduation rates at 24.7%, which is notably below the Greater Sydney benchmark of 38.0%. This gap highlights key areas for educational development. Bachelor degrees represent the largest cohort at 18.0%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 5.1% and graduate diplomas at 1.6%. Technical and trade credentials are well represented, with 26.5% of residents aged 15 and over holding a vocational qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas (10.6%) and certificates (15.9%). Enrolment rates are high, with 32.3% of the population participating in formal studies. This distribution includes 10.1% of residents in primary schools, 8.7% in secondary schools, and 7.1% attending higher education institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Birrong reaches 19 stops on 9 routes, timetabled for about 2,400 services a week. The typical home sits about 170 m from its nearest stop. Trains carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.3 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 local transit options shows 19 active public transport stops operating in the area, utilizing a combination of trains and buses. These stops serve 9 distinct routes, which accommodate 2,449 passenger journeys each week. Transit access is very convenient, with residents living an average of 174 meters from their nearest stop. Given the residential focus of the neighborhood, most workers commute to other areas, with private vehicles remaining the primary mode of travel at 79%, followed by trains at 14%. Vehicle ownership stands at 1.3 cars per household. A high proportion of residents, 36.0%, worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic conditions.
Transit services average 349 departures per day across all active routes, which represents approximately 128 weekly services at each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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75.5% of residents in Birrong report no long-term health condition. 6.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 48.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.3 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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The neighborhood displays favorable health metrics based on mortality rates and the prevalence of chronic illnesses, which remain low across both youth and older cohorts, even though private health insurance coverage is low, held by only 49% of the population (~1,721 people). This is lower than the Greater Sydney level of 59.9% and the national rate of 55.7%. Asthma and arthritis are the most prevalent diagnosed conditions, affecting 6.3% and 5.9% of the population, respectively. Conversely, 75.5% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, slightly higher than the 74.6% recorded across Greater Sydney.
The working-age cohort shows good health indicators and low disease rates. Residents aged 65 and over make up 16.2% of the community (574 people), with seniors exhibiting above-average health profiles that align with national trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
49.8% of Birrong residents were born overseas and 68.9% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 94% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Vietnamese (17.4%) and Chinese (15.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb is highly diverse, with 49.8% of the local population born overseas and 68.9% communicating in a language other than English at home. Christianity is the most common religion, practiced by 37.7% of the community. There is a pronounced concentration of Buddhists, who account for 14.2% of the population, which is considerably higher than the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%. Ancestry details show that the top three parent countries of birth are Other at 20.3%, Vietnamese at 17.4% (well above the regional average of 1.8%), and Chinese at 15.0% (higher than the metro average of 8.4%).
Other notable ethnic representation includes Lebanese background at 10.5% (compared to 2.6% regionally), Macedonian at 1.9% (compared to 0.4%), and Korean at 0.8% (compared to 1.1%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Birrong is 36. 28.6% 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 36 years is closely aligned with the Greater Sydney average of 37 and slightly below the Australian median of 38. Compared to the metropolitan area, there is a higher proportion of residents in the 55 - 64 age group (12.2%) but fewer in the 35 - 44 bracket (12.7%). Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 cohort expanded from 3.9% to 5.0%, while the 55 to 64 group contracted from 13.4% to 12.2%. Age projections indicate significant shifts by 2041, with the 85+ cohort expected to grow by 144%, adding 122 residents to reach a total of 208.
Seniors aged 65 and over will account for 67% of the total growth, reflecting broader aging patterns, while the 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 youth cohorts are projected to decline.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Birrong
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, 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 — 16 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (3,331 at the 2021 Census → 3,548 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 (SAL10378). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.