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The median house price in Blacktown is $1.19m, with units at $570k. House values have moved 6.2% a year compounded over five years.
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Blacktown has an estimated 54,154 residents, up from 50,961 at the 2021 Census — a change of 3,193 people, or 6.3%. Growth has averaged 0.9% a year over five years. 824 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 76.0% of that increase. That puts 3,372 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 AreaSearch evaluations combining broader ABS population revisions with 824 validated new addresses since the Census, the population of the suburb of Blacktown stands at approximately 54,154 as of Aug 2026. This marks an expansion of 3,193 people (6.3%) from the 2021 Census baseline of 50,961 people. AreaSearch arrived at this figure by assessing the ABS June 2025 ERP release, establishing a 53,937 resident baseline alongside post-Census address additions. This demographic volume yields a density of 3,372 persons per square kilometer, positioning the area within the upper quartile of nationally assessed regions.
Outperforming the wider SA3 area (4.3%), the 6.3% growth rate highlights the suburb of Blacktown as a regional frontrunner, with overseas migration driving about 76.0% of all recent population additions. Projections compiled by AreaSearch integrate the 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia dataset (utilising 2022 as a base year) across SA2 zones, supplemented by 2022 NSW State Government SA2 models (based on 2021) where required. These aggregations also supply age-cohort growth trajectories extending across the 2032 to 2041 period. Accounting for upcoming demographic shifts, the suburb of Blacktown is slated for above-median expansion relative to national statistical zones, adding an estimated 8,715 persons to 2041 via aggregated SA2 projections—an overall uplift of 15.7% across the 16 years.
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2,421 new dwellings have been approved in Blacktown over the past five years, an average of 484 a year. That places the area in the 83rd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 9 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 357 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 47% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 297, 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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ABS residential approval data examined by AreaSearch indicates that Blacktown averages roughly 484 dwelling approvals annually, totaling 2,421 approved homes across the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) alongside 297 approvals recorded during FY-25. With an average influx of 1.3 new residents per year per dwelling constructed over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), the local residential market demonstrates balanced supply-demand dynamics. New dwellings reflect an average expected construction cost of $374,000, sitting below regional benchmarks to deliver more attainable housing choices. Furthermore, $180.2 million in commercial development approvals was logged during the current financial year, highlighting substantial commercial development momentum.
Building activity in Blacktown exceeds Greater Sydney benchmarks by 45.0% per person over the 5 year period, maintaining healthy buyer availability alongside consistent real estate demand. Approved residential development is divided between 47.0% detached houses and 53.0% townhouses or apartments. This pivot toward higher-density dwelling options creates cost-effective entry routes that appeal to downsizers, first-time purchasers, and investors. Contrasting with the local established housing profile of 66.0% standalone houses, this pattern reflects shrinking greenfield land availability, evolving lifestyle preferences, and rising requirements for varied, affordable housing. At approximately 120 people per dwelling approval, the area continues to exhibit low-density characteristics. Long-term forecasts indicate Blacktown will expand by 8,498 residents through to 2041 based on the most recent AreaSearch quarterly figures. Existing construction trajectories appear well-positioned to satisfy upcoming housing requirements, establishing supportive conditions for buyers while potentially facilitating population expansion beyond baseline estimates.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Blacktown
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 14 current infrastructure and development projects inside Blacktown, worth an estimated $8.21 billion. A further 50 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $16.8 billion. 6 are already under construction and 20 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities, precincts & urban renewal. 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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Infrastructure upgrades and major urban initiatives play a central role in driving local performance. AreaSearch has pinpointed 51 significant projects influencing the district. Prominent developments include the Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants Program - Blacktown LGA, Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospitals Expansion Stage 2, Blacktown Quarter, and Dara Blacktown.
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Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospitals Expansion Stage 2
The Stage 2 expansion transforms Blacktown Hospital into a major metropolitan facility while upgrading Mount Druitt Hospital. This $1.1 billion project includes a new clinical services building at Blacktown with an expanded emergency department, operating theatres, and ICU. A fast-tracked $120 million 'Additional Beds' component is currently under construction to deliver 60 new acute inpatient beds (30 per campus) by late 2026 to address Western Sydney's growing healthcare demand.
Blacktown Quarter
A $2.5 billion urban transformation of Blacktown CBD by Walker Corporation in partnership with Blacktown City Council. The precinct includes over 100,000 square meters of office space, the 100-bed Blacktown Private Hospital, a medical research institute, and education facilities. Following a community kick-off in April 2026, the project is progressing with preliminary works to create a walkable city heart featuring a rejuvenated public square and extensive green open spaces.
Western Sydney Infrastructure Plan
The Western Sydney Infrastructure Plan (WSIP) is a joint Australian and NSW Government 4.4 billion dollar road investment program delivering major upgrades across Western Sydney to support population growth and the opening of Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport in late 2026. The flagship M12 Motorway, linking the M7 Motorway to The Northern Road and providing direct airport access, opened to traffic on 14 March 2026, though the M7-M12 interchange section remains under construction and is due to open later in 2026.Other WSIP components including The Northern Road, Bringelly Road, Werrington Arterial Road and the Glenbrook intersection upgrade are complete, while the 200 million dollar Local Roads Package continues to fund minor works across seven Western Sydney councils, with several Round 4 projects still in construction or design.
Dara Blacktown
Contemporary five-level apartment development offering 67 affordable apartments including 1, 2 and 3 bedroom configurations with limited garden apartments featuring private courtyards. Located in the heart of Blacktown's transformation, just 100 metres from Blacktown Train Station and Westpoint Shopping Centre.
Blacktown Aquatic Centre Masterplan
Comprehensive masterplan for Blacktown Aquatic Centre redevelopment. Includes new pools, upgraded facilities, and community recreation spaces. Designed to serve growing Western Sydney population with modern aquatic facilities.
Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants Program - Blacktown LGA
A NSW Government funded portfolio of 14 transformational community infrastructure projects across the Blacktown local government area, totalling around 239 million dollars. The program (formerly known as WestInvest) is administered by the NSW Premier's Department and delivered by Blacktown City Council, with The APP Group engaged as program manager. Headline projects include the 77.2 million dollar Blacktown Aquatic Centre upgrade (new indoor 50 metre pool, indoor 25 metre learn-to-swim pool, refurbished outdoor 50 metre pool, gymnasium and cafe), the 40.6 million dollar Mount Druitt Swimming Centre Renewal, the 39.9 million dollar Blacktown City Arts and Cultural Centre, the 35.8 million dollar Seven Hills Portal Community Resource Hub, the 26.8 million dollar Revitalisation of Mount Druitt Hub, the 25.4 million dollar PCYC Mount Druitt Police and Community Youth Centre, the 19.5 million dollar First Nations Cultural Hub, plus reserve embellishments at Tallawong, Rosenthal Park and Ashley Brown Reserve North, local traffic and green space programs, and the refurbishment of Richard Johnson Anglican School Hall.Several projects are in design development with construction tendering through a five-year contractor panel established in 2025; major works including the Blacktown Aquatic Centre are scheduled to start in early 2026 with completion of headline projects through 2027 and 2028.
Warrick Lane Precinct Redevelopment
Completed $76.5 million redevelopment of the Warrick Lane precinct featuring a 482-space four-level underground car park, public plazas, two tree-lined parks, children's play equipment, street furniture, commercial buildings, and Indigenous artworks. The project has transformed Blacktown CBD into a modern metropolitan center with enhanced community amenities and cultural connections to the traditional Darug lands.
St Maurice Village
7-storey mixed-use development by St Maurice Aged Care Ltd comprising 60 residential aged care beds and 36 assisted and independent living units. Includes ground floor medical centre, cafe, wellness centre, and hair salon. Culturally specific services for the Coptic community with Arabic-speaking staff.
29,379 residents of Blacktown are employed, from a labour force of 31,076. Unemployment sits at 5.5%, with participation at 70.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 48,689, about 90% 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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AreaSearch aggregations of local statistical metrics indicate that Blacktown maintains a well-educated labor pool across various sectors, paired with an unemployment rate of 5.5% and 1.6% annual employment growth. By March 2026, 29,379 residents were employed. The local jobless rate sits 1.3% above the 4.1% recorded for Greater Sydney, while labor force participation aligns closely with the wider metropolitan figure of 68.9%. Census records showed that 30.5% of working residents performed their duties from home, an outcome influenced by pandemic lockdown conditions. The primary employment sectors for local workers are health care & social assistance, transport, postal & warehousing, and retail trade.
Local specialization is especially prominent in transport, postal & warehousing, which maintains a resident workforce share 2.2 times the broader metropolitan level. Conversely, professional & technical roles account for only 6.4% of resident workers, trailing the 11.5% seen across Greater Sydney. Comparing the Census working population against resident totals highlights limited local job opportunities within this largely residential community. Employment data from AreaSearch, which combines SALM and ABS figures from wider statistical regions, shows that over the twelve months ending March 2026, job numbers grew by 1.6% and the labour force expanded by 1.5%, leading to a 0.1% drop in the unemployment rate. This trend differs from Greater Sydney, where both employment and the labour force each rose by 1.9%, resulting in only a slight decline in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia provides national employment forecasts starting from Mar-26 to help gauge future demand in Blacktown. These forecasts span five and ten year periods and are compared with local employment patterns to project growth trends. Nationally, employment is expected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though sector-specific growth varies widely. When these industry projections are applied to Blacktown's current job composition, local employment is projected to grow by 6.4% over five years and 13.5% over ten years. This estimation uses a basic weighting method for demonstration and does not incorporate local population forecasts.
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Median household income in Blacktown is $1,774 a week (about $92,000 a year), with median personal income at $757 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $50,018 a year against an average of $57,266. 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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Aggregated ATO postcode statistics from AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicate that the suburb of Blacktown recorded a median taxpayer income of $50,018 and an average of $57,266. These figures trail national levels as well as the Greater Sydney median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Applying a 10.32% Wage Price Index increase since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of roughly $55,180 (median) and $63,176 (average) as of March 2026. Across household, family, and individual brackets, Census earnings rank between the 40th and 51st percentiles. Furthermore, 37.2% of the local population (20,145 individuals) earns within the $1,500 - 2,999 band, compared to 30.9% regionally.
After housing costs, only 81.0% of income remains (48th percentile), placing the community in the 4th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Blacktown had 16,495 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 66% detached houses and 16% apartments. 33% are owned with a mortgage, 45% rented and 22% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $400 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,094 a month, a total housing cost higher than 78% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 22.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census findings show that standalone houses constitute 65.6% of residential dwellings in Blacktown, with remaining housing types (including apartments and semi-detached properties) making up 34.4%, whereas Sydney metro records 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership stands at 22.4%, lagging the broader metropolitan standard, while mortgaged properties represent 32.9% and private rentals account for 44.7%. Median monthly mortgage commitments sit at $2,094, beneath the Sydney metro benchmark of $2,427 yet well above the national median of $1,863. Median weekly rent is $400, sitting lower than the metropolitan figure of $470 but surpassing the Australian level of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Blacktown counted 16,495 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 17,529 today, averaging 2.9 people each. 39% are couples with children, more than in 77% of areas nationally, against 21% couples without children. 21% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households make up 74.9% of local living arrangements, consisting of couples with children (39.0%), couples without children (21.1%), and single parent families (12.8%). The remaining 25.1% comprises non-family residences, split between single-person homes (20.5%) and group accommodation (4.6%). Average household size is 2.9 people, exceeding the Greater Sydney benchmark of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
33.0% of adults in Blacktown hold a university qualification, including 21.5% with a bachelor degree and 9.9% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 17.4% hold a vocational qualification. 18 schools serve the area, with 10,129 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,012 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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In Blacktown, 33.0% of residents hold higher education degrees, slightly trailing the Greater Sydney benchmark of 38.0%. Bachelor degree holders account for 21.5% of the community, while postgraduate credentials represent 9.9% and graduate diplomas comprise 1.6%. Vocational education is strongly represented, with 28.7% of persons aged 15+ possessing technical qualifications across certificates (17.4%) and advanced diplomas (11.3%). Formal study engagement is substantial across the suburb, with 33.0% of residents enrolled in an educational course. Primary schooling accounts for 9.8% of the local population, secondary education comprises 7.2%, and tertiary studies represent 6.9%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Blacktown reaches 347 stops on 107 routes, timetabled for about 16,400 services a week. The typical home sits about 160 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.2 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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The local transit network in Blacktown features 347 operational stops across rail and bus networks. These stations and stops are served by 107 discrete routes generating 16,396 weekly passenger trips. Proximity to transit is strong, with residents averaging 157 meters to their closest stop. Outbound commuting is standard: private vehicles account for 76% of journeys, trains handle 13%, and buses carry 6%. Household motor vehicle ownership stands at 1.2 per dwelling, while 30.5% of working residents worked from home during the 2021 Census period. Across all transit lines, trip frequency averages 2,342 trips per day, which equates to roughly 47 weekly trips per individual stop.
The spatial layout highlights the 100 nearest transit points relative to the central coordinate.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
75.6% of residents in Blacktown report no long-term health condition. 6.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 49.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.5 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Mortality and chronic illness metrics evaluated by AreaSearch position Blacktown near national averages, though chronic condition rates trend higher among senior cohorts. Private health insurance coverage is modest at approximately 50% (~26,871 people), falling below the 59.9% recorded across Greater Sydney and the national benchmark of 55.7%. Asthma and arthritis represent the most prevalent diagnoses locally, affecting 5.9% and 5.8% of residents, while 75.6% reported having no diagnosed health conditions (compared to 74.6% regionally). Working-age individuals demonstrate strong health profiles with minimal chronic illness. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 13.5% of residents (7,310 people), below the Greater Sydney share of 15.5%, and experience comparatively higher health vulnerability.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
53.4% of Blacktown residents were born overseas and 57.8% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 93% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (13.6%) and English (12.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Demonstrating significant cultural diversity, 57.8% of Blacktown residents speak a non-English language at home, while 53.4% were born overseas. Christianity represents the leading religious affiliation at 45.5%. In addition, affiliations categorized under Other comprise 10.2% of the community, markedly exceeding the Greater Sydney average of 1.4%. Looking at parental birthplaces, the leading ancestries in Blacktown are Other (26.7%, above the 16.0% regional rate), Australian (13.6%), and English (12.6%, trailing the 19.0% regional benchmark). Strong representation is also evident among specific communities, including Indian (12.5% vs 3.6% regionally), Filipino (6.3% vs 2.0%), and Maltese (1.8% vs 1.0%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Blacktown is 34, younger than 82% of areas nationally. 31.7% 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 demographic profile of Blacktown skews younger than metropolitan benchmarks. Adults aged 25 - 44 represent 34.9% of the population as at August 2026, compared to 31.4% across Greater Sydney, while individuals aged 65+ account for 13.5% (against 15.5% regionally). The median age is estimated at 34 as at August 2026, matching the 2021 Census result and sitting 3 years younger than Greater Sydney's 37. The proportion of young people aged 0 - 24 has decreased from 32.4% at the Census to an estimated 30.8%. By 2041, senior cohorts are forecast to drive the majority of growth, expanding by 3,776 residents (52%) to reach 11,087.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Blacktown
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 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) | Aug 2026 2 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 Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| 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 Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 2 months ago all 14 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 Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 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) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 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 — 824 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (50,961 at the 2021 Census → 54,154 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 Aug 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 (SAL10396). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.