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The median house price in Blackett is $860k, with units at $655k. House values have moved 6.6% a year compounded over five years.
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Blackett has an estimated 3,586 residents. That puts 3,039 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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Based on an evaluation of ABS demographic updates for the surrounding region alongside fresh residential addresses verified by AreaSearch since the Census, the resident population for the suburb of Blackett is projected to stand at roughly 3,586 by May 2026. This indicates no change in the number of residents since the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 3,586 individuals. This trend is determined from the resident count of 3,573 calculated by AreaSearch using the ABS demographic data release from June 2025 in combination with 15 verified new home addresses added since the Census date.
Such a population count translates to a density of 3,039 people per square kilometer, placing the suburb in the top quarter of all Australian locations analyzed by AreaSearch. In recent times, population gains were mostly driven by natural increase, which accounted for approximately 55.00000000000001% of all local growth. Projections developed by the ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024 using 2022 as the base year are adopted by AreaSearch for each SA2 district. In instances where SA2 boundaries lack this coverage, projections compiled by the NSW State Government in 2022 using 2021 as the base year are applied. Demographic growth trajectories across different age cohorts from these models are also applied to all areas for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Looking at future demographic shifts, growth is projected to rank in the lowest quarter of national statistical areas, with aggregated SA2-level figures suggesting the suburb of Blackett will add 44 residents by 2041, representing a total increase of 0.9% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
46 new dwellings have been approved in Blackett over the past five years, an average of 9 a year. That is 2.6 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 5, 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 analysis of ABS building approvals mapped from broader statistical boundaries, Blackett has recorded an average of roughly 9 new home approvals annually, compiling to 46 residential builds over the last 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, 5 building approvals have been logged. Because the resident population has shrunk in the preceding period, building output has been sufficient on a relative basis, which represents a benefit for property purchasers, while new residences are built with a mean construction cost of $206,000—below regional benchmarks—signaling more attainable purchasing options.
Additionally, commercial building approvals have reached $5.2 million during this financial year, pointing to the suburb's predominantly residential character. Blackett exhibits a matching volume of construction activity per capita compared with Greater Sydney, sustaining market equilibrium in line with regional trends. However, this construction rate is lower than the countrywide average, indicating a mature market and highlighting potential planning or geographical limitations. The mix of new residential builds consists of 83.0% detached houses and 17.0% medium and high-density projects, maintaining the suburban environment with a clear focus on standalone housing that appeals to purchasers seeking extra space. The suburb registers approximately 397 residents for every single residential building approval, indicating a mature, settled community. Demographic projections indicate the suburb of Blackett will add 31 residents by 2041, starting from the most recent quarterly estimate by AreaSearch. Given current building trends, the volume of housing completions should comfortably satisfy demand, establishing positive dynamics for purchasers and potentially supporting growth that surpasses current 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 9 current infrastructure and development projects close to Blackett, worth an estimated $9.2 billion. 3 are already under construction and 3 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans transport & logistics, residential development and business parks & technology hubs. 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 market dynamics are strongly affected by shifts in local infrastructure, major developments, and urban planning schemes. AreaSearch has identified no projects that are expected to influence the local area. Principal regional projects include the Marsden Park Data Centre Campus, the Tallawong to St Marys (T2SM) Passenger Rail Corridor, the Richmond Road Upgrade - M7 to Townson Road, and the M12 Motorway (Western Sydney Airport Motorway), with the detailed list below showcasing those most likely to be relevant.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Plumpton Central
Plumpton Central will be the newest sub-regional shopping centre developed in metropolitan Sydney in over 20 years. The 17,686 square metre centre on a 36,900 square metre site at Jersey Road will be dual-anchored by two national supermarkets, a discount department store, a large-format liquor store and more than 60 specialty stores. Located 17km from Parramatta CBD, it is designed to serve the rapidly growing Western Sydney catchment near significant new housing developments, 16 schools, and key attractions including Sydney Zoo and Western Sydney Parklands.Development approval was secured through the Land and Environment Court in 2018. The project, formerly known as Plumpton Gardens, is currently in detailed design and pre-construction phase under Revelop.
Greenway Village Shopping Centre
A 5,500 sqm neighbourhood shopping centre in Marsden Park, featuring a Woolworths supermarket, BWS, and 12 specialty stores. Includes 186 car parking spaces to serve the growing residential community. Developed by NewQuest Property and Kaipara Property Group.
Parklawn Place Boarding House
DA-approved co-living / boarding house development over ground-floor cafe/retail. Current marketing indicates 32 self-contained studio rooms with generous communal areas; the development has progressed to Construction Certificate stage. The site is currently being marketed for sale.
1,253 residents of Blackett are employed, from a labour force of 1,522. Unemployment sits at 17.7%, with participation at 57.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,942, about 82% 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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Blackett is characterized by a balanced local workforce comprising both office-based and industrial roles across a range of fields, with an unemployment rate of 17.7% and a calculated annual job growth rate of 2.4%, according to AreaSearch regional data compilations. In March 2026, 1,253 local citizens were employed, while the rate of unemployment sat 13.5% higher than the Greater Sydney rate of 4.1%, showing potential for improvement, and labor force participation remains low at 57.3% versus the Greater Sydney average of 69.1%. According to Census records, a moderate 18.5% of working residents performed their jobs from home, though this figure may have been affected by pandemic-era lockdowns.
The primary employment sectors for local citizens include logistics, mail & warehousing, healthcare & social assistance, along with retail trade. The suburb displays an especially high density of workers in logistics, mail & warehousing, with local employment ratios standing at 2.7 times the regional benchmark. Conversely, professional & technical roles are underrepresented, accounting for only 2.2% of the local workforce compared to 11.5% in Greater Sydney. This highly residential locality appears to offer a small number of local jobs, as highlighted by comparing the count of Census workers against the resident population. Based on AreaSearch research using SALM and ABS data mapped from wider statistical boundaries, the past 12-month timeframe saw local jobs rise by 2.4% while the overall labor force grew by 0.6%, leading to a drop in the unemployment rate of 1.4 percentage points. Conversely, Greater Sydney recorded employment expansion of 1.9% and labor force growth of 1.9%, accompanied by a minor reduction. National job forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia published in May-25 provide additional context regarding future employment trends in Blackett. These projections, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been matched against the local job profile to model future trajectories. Although nationwide employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary widely by industry. Adjusting these industry-specific trends to the local employment structure suggests employment in Blackett should rise by 5.8% over five years and 12.4% over ten years, though this serves as a basic weighted calculation for illustration and does not incorporate localized population shifts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Blackett is $1,174 a week (about $61,000 a year), with median personal income at $560 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $46,102 a year against an average of $50,806. 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 details compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 show that personal earnings in Blackett fall short of the national average, with a median level of $46,102 and a mean figure of $50,806. This is in contrast to the Greater Sydney median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,003. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates correspond to roughly $50,860 for the median and $56,049 for the average as of March 2026. According to 2021 Census data, household, family, and individual incomes in Blackett are positioned between the 7th and 11th percentiles across Australia.
Regarding income tiers, the most common bracket contains 28.1% of residents (1,007 people) earning between $800 and $1,499, differing from the wider metropolitan area where the $1,500 to $2,999 range is most common at 30.9%. Pressures on housing affordability are substantial, with residents retaining only 77.3% of their income, which ranks in the 8th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Blackett had 1,062 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 89% detached houses and 3% apartments. 25% are owned with a mortgage, 53% rented and 22% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $310 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,733 a month. Rent absorbs 26.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 34.1%. 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 housing stock in Blackett at the time of the latest Census consisted of 89.4% detached houses and 10.6% alternative dwellings, such as townhouses, apartments, or other structures, compared to the Sydney metropolitan distribution of 55.9% houses and 44.1% alternative formats. At the same time, the rate of home ownership in Blackett sat below the metropolitan benchmark at 21.5%, with the remaining properties being held with a mortgage (25.1%) or occupied by tenants (53.4%). The median monthly home loan repayment in the suburb was significantly lower than the Sydney metropolitan average at $1,733, while the median weekly rental cost was recorded at $310, compared to $2,427 and $470 for Sydney metro.
On a national level, monthly mortgage payments in Blackett are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are much lower than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Blackett counted 1,062 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.9 people each. 27% are couples with children, against 15% couples without children. 22% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.1 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families comprise the clear majority of local living arrangements at 73.8% of all households, consisting of 27.3% couples with children, 15.3% couples without children, and 27.6% single parent households. Non-family households account for the remaining 26.2% of the local mix, with lone person households representing 22.4% and group shared households making up 3.2% of the total. The median household occupancy of 2.9 individuals is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
10.5% of adults in Blackett hold a university qualification, including 7.8% with a bachelor degree and 2.0% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 94% of areas nationally. A further 25.7% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 293 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 805 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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The local community experiences notable educational challenges, with the proportion of residents holding university qualifications (10.5%) sitting far below the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%. This scenario presents both a hurdle and a clear opening for targeted educational programs. Bachelor degrees represent the most common high-level qualification at 7.8%, followed by postgraduate degrees (2.0%) and graduate diplomas (0.7%). Practical and technical skills are highly prevalent, with 34.5% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational qualifications, split between advanced diplomas (8.8%) and certificates (25.7%). Enrolment in education is remarkably strong, with 38.4% of local residents actively participating in formal study.
This student population includes 16.8% attending primary schools, 11.3% attending high schools, and 3.6% enrolled in higher education programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Blackett reaches 26 stops on 12 routes, timetabled for about 1,500 services a week. The typical home sits about 150 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.1 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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An analysis of public transport options reveals 26 active transit stops operating inside Blackett, consisting of various bus options. These stops are served by 12 distinct routes, which combine to support 1,507 weekly passenger journeys. Access to transport is classified as excellent, with local residents living an average of 152 meters from their closest transit stop. Because the suburb is mostly residential, many workers commute out of the area, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 87%, followed by train travel at 7%. Households own an average of 1.1 cars.
Around 18.5% of working residents performed their jobs from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic circumstances. Transit service frequency averages 215 runs per day across the collective route network, which represents approximately 57 weekly trips for each transport stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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63.6% of residents in Blackett report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 94% of areas nationally. 7.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 47.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.7 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 difficulties are present throughout Blackett, based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality patterns and the frequency of long-term conditions, which impact both younger and older demographic segments, while the uptake of private health insurance is very low at roughly 47% of the population (~1,688 people). This compares to a rate of 59.9% across Greater Sydney and a nationwide average of 55.7%. The most prevalent medical conditions recorded among local residents were asthma and mental health concerns, which affect 10.3 and 8.8% of the population respectively, whereas 63.6% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 74.6% throughout Greater Sydney.
The local working-age demographic faces prominent challenges due to higher rates of chronic ailments. Residents aged 65 and over make up 13.8% of the local population (494 people), which is lower than the 15.5% share observed in Greater Sydney. Health trends among older residents display some difficulties, with national performance metrics generally mirroring the broader local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
30.3% of Blackett residents were born overseas and 28.6% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (21.6%) and English (19.4%). 9.2% 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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Blackett exhibits a higher degree of cultural diversity than most property markets, with 30.3% of its residents born in overseas countries and 28.6% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity stands as the primary religious affiliation in the area, encompassing 58.4% of the population. The most prominent divergence from wider patterns is seen in Islam, which is practiced by 5.9% of local residents, compared to 6.8% across Greater Sydney. Regarding family heritage based on the birthplace of parents, the three largest ancestral cohorts in Blackett are Australian, representing 21.6% of the population, English, representing 19.4%, and Other, representing 17.0%.
There are also prominent differences in the concentration of specific ethnic backgrounds: Samoan ancestry is highly overrepresented at 7.1% of the population (compared to 0.5% across the region), Australian Aboriginal ancestry stands at 9.2% (compared to 1.3% regionally), and Hungarian ancestry is recorded at 0.4% (compared to 0.3% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Blackett is 31, younger than 93% of areas nationally. 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 median age in Blackett is 31 years, which is notably lower than the Greater Sydney average of 37 and significantly below the Australian median of 38. Compared to the wider metropolitan region, Blackett has a larger share of young residents aged 5 - 14 (16.8%) but a smaller proportion of adults aged 35 - 44 (11.4%). Since 2021, the cohort aged 15 to 24 has increased from 14.7% to 16.2% of the population, whereas the cohort aged 45 to 54 has shrunk from 11.7% to 10.5%. Demographic projections indicate the local age distribution will shift substantially by 2041.
The group aged 75 to 84 is expected to rise steadily, increasing by 68 people (34%) from 200 to 269. The combined age groups of 65 and over are projected to make up 92% of all population growth, demonstrating the aging trend of the local population. Conversely, decreases in population are expected in the 15 to 24 and 25 to 34 age brackets.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Blackett
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 — 15 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (3,586 at the 2021 Census → 3,586 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 (SAL10391). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.