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The median house price in Bonnyrigg is $1.29m, with units at $666k. House values have moved 8.4% a year compounded over five years.
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Bonnyrigg has an estimated 10,370 residents, up from 9,785 at the 2021 Census — a change of 585 people, or 6.0%. Growth has averaged 1.0% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 71.0% of that increase. That puts 3,411 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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Demographic updates from the ABS for the surrounding district, combined with newly validated address records identified by AreaSearch following the Census, place the population of the suburb of Bonnyrigg at approximately 10,370 as of Aug 2026. This represents an expansion of 585 people (6.0%) from the 9,785 people counted in the 2021 Census. AreaSearch arrived at this figure by evaluating the latest ERP release from the ABS (June 2025), which indicated a resident base of 10,245, alongside an extra 67 validated new addresses logged post-Census. With 3,411 persons per square kilometer, the local population density ranks within the top quartile of national territories evaluated by AreaSearch.
Furthermore, the suburb of Bonnyrigg outpaced the wider SA3 area (2.1%) with its 6.0% post-2021 Census rate of increase, establishing itself as a regional growth driver. Inflow from abroad served as the primary demographic engine, supplying roughly 71.0% of recent population additions. Population modelling by AreaSearch incorporates ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 projections published in 2024 utilizing 2022 as a base, supplemented by 2022 NSW State Government SA2 forecasts (anchored to 2021) for locations not covered in the federal dataset. Age-specific growth trajectories derived from these datasets are applied to all locations across the 2032 to 2041 timeframe. Projections point to an above median population growth compared to other Australian statistical areas, with the suburb of Bonnyrigg anticipated to expand by 2,059 persons to 2041 under aggregated SA2 projections, delivering an overall gain of 18.6% across the 16 years.
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124 new dwellings have been approved in Bonnyrigg over the past five years, an average of 24 a year. That places the area in the 71st percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 2 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 28 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 79% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 78, 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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Dwelling approval data from the ABS, compiled by AreaSearch across statistical boundaries, indicates that residential construction authorisations in Bonnyrigg have tracked at an annual average of roughly 24 homes. Over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), 124 approvals were logged, with 78 approved during FY-25 to date. Residential demand has outpaced supply additions, generating an average ratio of 3.6 new residents per year for each home constructed over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25)—a dynamic that frequently fuels price gains and intensifies buyer demand.
Average construction values for new dwellings sit at $377,000, coming in below broader regional figures and highlighting relatively affordable housing options. Concurrently, commercial building permits totaled $790,000 this financial year, underscoring the locality's largely residential character. Per-capita residential approvals in Bonnyrigg represent roughly two-thirds of the Greater Sydney level, placing the area in the 69th percentile across Australia despite a recent uptick in building approvals. Because construction volume sits below national benchmarks, the area exhibits characteristics typical of a mature residential community facing potential zoning or land constraints. Detached houses constitute 79.0% of recent building authorisations, while townhouses and apartments account for 21.0%, reinforcing a suburban profile centered around spacious family properties. With approximately 178 people per dwelling approval, the neighborhood displays traits consistent with a low-density environment. Forecasts from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly release project Bonnyrigg to add 1,934 residents through to 2041. Should building volumes continue at current paces, residential stock could fail to keep up with demographic expansion, potentially driving up property values and heightening competition among homebuyers.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 8 current infrastructure and development projects inside Bonnyrigg, worth an estimated $2.21 billion. A further 22 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $5.95 billion. 9 are already under construction and 11 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and education & training. 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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Major infrastructure deliveries, zoning updates, and urban renewal programs play a defining role in shaping local community development. AreaSearch has pinpointed 19 separate projects that are expected to influence the local area. Prominent schemes include Canvas at Bonnyrigg, the Bonnyrigg Estate Renewal - Humphries Precinct (Canvas), the Bonnyrigg Town Hub Precinct (Stages 12-13), and the broader Bonnyrigg Estate Renewal initiative.
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Bonnyrigg Estate Renewal - Humphries Precinct (Canvas)
An essential phase of the $400 million Bonnyrigg Estate redevelopment (stages 8 to 11) known as the Humphries Precinct. This masterplanned community, branded as Canvas, is transforming the former social housing estate into a mixed-tenure precinct with 210 private land lots and 65 social housing units managed by SGCH. The project includes the new Junior Play Park, extensions to Bishop Crescent, and enhanced road connectivity to the Bonnyrigg town hub. Current progress includes civil works and the final release of land lots to the private market.
Bonnyrigg Town Hub Precinct (Stages 12-13)
A key phase of the 30-year Bonnyrigg Renewal, Stages 12 and 13 focus on the Town Hub Precinct. The project involves the delivery of approximately 600 new homes in a mixed-tenure model, including 185 social housing units. Infrastructure works include a new link road between Bonnyrigg Avenue and Tarlington Parade, a 9,000sqm junior play park, and super lots for future mid-rise apartment buildings (up to six storeys) and townhouses. Construction of the link road and site preparation commenced in early 2026.
Canvas at Bonnyrigg
Canvas is a masterplanned community within the 81-hectare Bonnyrigg Estate renewal (Stages 8-11), delivering 210 private land lots and 65 new social housing dwellings. The precinct features a landmark 9,000sqm junior play park with a basketball court, picnic areas, and bike loops. As of May 2026, the project is in the final stages of subdivision and home construction, with the final land release nearly sold out. The development is a partnership between Traders In Purple and Homes NSW to revitalize the area with new roads and high-quality residential infrastructure.
Bonnyrigg Estate Renewal
Major 18-stage urban renewal project transforming the former 81 hectare Bonnyrigg public housing estate into a mixed-tenure community. The approved masterplan delivers 2,998 dwellings including around 900 social housing homes, new parks, roads, community facilities and 13 hectares of open space. Construction is progressing through Stages 8 to 11 with Traders In Purple delivering the Canvas precinct, while planning and early works continue for Stages 12 and 13 near the town centre.
Kinara Place
Kinara Place is a 112 million AUD mixed-use urban renewal project in Villawood, delivered by Traders In Purple in partnership with Homes NSW. The 1.5-hectare development will provide up to 400 new homes, including 55 social dwellings and key worker housing. The precinct includes over 3000sqm of public open space and nearly 5000sqm of retail, commercial, and community space, featuring a new supermarket, medical centre, and childcare facilities.
Bonnyrigg Plaza Revitalisation Project
Revitalisation project completed in late 2018/early 2019 to modernise the 30-year-old shopping centre. The works included upgrading the food and retail offerings, creating a new food market hall and fresh food precinct, adding new food and beverage tenancies, reconfiguring existing spaces, and adding an alfresco dining area.
Edensor Park Public Preschool
A new public preschool co-located with Edensor Park Public School, part of the NSW Government's $769 million program to deliver 100 new public preschools by 2027. It will provide up to 40 places for children in the year before school, featuring two purpose-designed rooms, a quality outdoor play area, and administration, amenities and staff facilities. Construction is now underway, with groundworks, the retaining wall, concrete stairs and pathways completed. The building's slab, frame, roof, windows, doors and exterior walls are the next stages of works.
Mount Pritchard Public Preschool
New public preschool being delivered at Mount Pritchard Public School as part of the NSW Government's 100 New Public Preschools program. The facility will provide 2 preschool rooms, administration, staff facilities, storage and a purpose-built outdoor play area for up to 40 children per day. Construction is underway following site remediation, with groundworks and building works progressing. Completion remains targeted for Day 1, Term 1, 2027, subject to final approvals.
4,570 residents of Bonnyrigg are employed, from a labour force of 4,846. Unemployment sits at 5.7%, with participation at 57.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 8,879, about 86% 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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Workforce data aggregated by AreaSearch reveals that Bonnyrigg maintains a capable local labour pool with significant representation in manufacturing and industrial sectors, an unemployment rate of 5.7%, and an estimated 6.0% annual expansion in employment. Total employment stood at 4,570 residents as of March 2026. Local joblessness sits 1.6% higher than the Greater Sydney mark of 4.1%, while the local participation rate of 57.0% remains considerably lower than the metropolitan standard of 68.9%. Census records indicate that 25.8% of workers performed their roles remotely, though this elevated share reflects the influence of Covid-19 restrictions.
Manufacturing, retail trade, and health care & social assistance constitute the primary employment sectors for resident workers. The local economy exhibits an intense concentration in manufacturing, where employment proportions reach 2.4 times regional levels. Conversely, professional & technical roles account for only 5.3% of the local workforce, well behind the 11.5% registered across Greater Sydney. Comparing the Census tally of working individuals to the resident population suggests that local business districts offer limited employment opportunities on-site. Analysis of ABS and SALM statistical aggregations by AreaSearch highlights that during the 12 months leading to March 2026, local jobs grew by 6.0% against a 6.4% rise in the labour pool, nudging the unemployment rate upward by 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced 1.9% employment growth, a 1.9% labour pool expansion, and a modest decrease in unemployment. Broader labor trends from Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment projections published in Mar-26 provide context for local workforce trajectory across five- and ten-year horizons. Nationally, job growth is projected at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying widely by sector. Aligning these national sectoral trajectories with Bonnyrigg's industry distribution indicates an estimated local job increase of 5.7% over five years and 12.4% over ten years (calculated via simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes, excluding localized population modeling).
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Median household income in Bonnyrigg is $1,393 a week (about $72,000 a year), with median personal income at $486 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $43,667 a year against an average of $51,514. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to the latest ATO tax statistics at the postcode level compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, resident income in the suburb of Bonnyrigg remains beneath the nationwide average, recording a median of $43,667 and an average of $51,514. These figures trail Greater Sydney, where median and average earnings reached $60,817 and $83,003, respectively. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, modelled values as of March 2026 stand at roughly $48,173 for the median and $56,830 for the average. In the 2021 Census, individual weekly earnings placed at the 2nd percentile ($486 weekly), whereas household remuneration ranked relatively higher at the 28th percentile.
In terms of earnings distribution, 30.1% of residents (3,121 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, closely tracking the regional share of 30.9%. Affordability constraints are pronounced, with uncommitted earnings at 78.5%, positioning the suburb at the 21st percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Bonnyrigg had 2,870 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 74% detached houses and 7% apartments. 29% are owned with a mortgage, 45% rented and 26% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $374 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,950 a month. Rent absorbs 26.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 32.3%. 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 on residential architecture in Bonnyrigg reveal that standalone houses comprise 73.8% of dwellings, with semi-detached homes, units, and other configurations accounting for 26.2%, compared against the Sydney metro mix of 55.9% houses and 44.1% alternate dwelling types. Full homeownership in Bonnyrigg sits at 25.9%, marginally behind metropolitan levels, while mortgaged properties represent 29.4% and rental dwellings make up 44.7%. Median monthly mortgage costs of $1,950 sit well below the Sydney metro figure of $2,427, and median weekly rent of $374 compares to $470 across Greater Sydney. On a national level, mortgage commitments in Bonnyrigg exceed the Australian median of $1,863, whereas rental payments remain below the national mark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Bonnyrigg counted 2,870 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,042 today, averaging 3.2 people each. 40% are couples with children, more than in 80% of areas nationally, against 17% couples without children. 16% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the vast majority of local households at 82.8%, broken down into couples with children (40.3%), single parent arrangements (24.1%), and couples without children (16.5%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 17.2%, consisting of lone person households (16.0%) and group shared dwellings (1.3%). The local median household size is 3.2 people, exceeding the Greater Sydney benchmark of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
15.8% of adults in Bonnyrigg hold a university qualification, including 12.9% with a bachelor degree and 2.3% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 78% of areas nationally. A further 16.2% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 2,734 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 964 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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Higher education qualifications present a local development priority, with the proportion of residents holding university degrees standing at 15.8%, well below the Greater Sydney standard of 38.0%. Among tertiary qualifications, bachelor degrees represent 12.9%, postgraduate awards comprise 2.3%, and graduate diplomas account for 0.6%. Technical and vocational credentials are widespread, held by 26.1% of individuals aged 15+, consisting of certificates (16.2%) and advanced diplomas (9.9%). Student participation is substantial across the suburb, with 33.0% of the population attending an educational institution. This group includes 10.4% in primary education, 10.3% in secondary education, and 5.8% enrolled in tertiary programs.
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Public transport in Bonnyrigg reaches 66 stops on 52 routes, timetabled for about 4,200 services a week. The typical home sits about 140 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.4 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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Bonnyrigg's public transit network contains 66 operational stops served by various bus lines. In aggregate, 52 separate routes provide 4,174 weekly passenger trips throughout the network. Transit convenience is high, with households located an average of 141 meters from their closest transit stop. Due to the area's residential profile, outward commuting is standard: private vehicles serve as the main mode of travel for 88% of commuters, while 6% travel via rail. Vehicle ownership averages 1.4 per dwelling, surpassing regional figures. Furthermore, 25.8% of workers reported working from home during the 2021 Census, a figure shaped in part by COVID-19 settings.
Public transport operations provide an average frequency of 596 trips per day across the network, translating to roughly 63 weekly departures per individual stop.
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75.1% of residents in Bonnyrigg report no long-term health condition. 9.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 47.4% 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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Community wellness metrics evaluated by AreaSearch across health conditions and mortality rates indicate outcomes consistent with nationwide standards, displaying typical incidence rates for standard ailments across both younger and older cohorts. Private health insurance uptake is notably restrained, covering approximately 47% of residents (~4,912 people), compared with 59.9% across Greater Sydney and a nationwide average of 55.7%. Diabetes and asthma represent the most prevalent diagnosed conditions among residents, reported by 6.8% and 5.8% of the population, respectively, while 75.1% of locals reported having no diagnosed medical conditions, comparing favorably to 74.6% across Greater Sydney.
Health status among residents aged under 65 is favorable relative to benchmarks. Those aged 65 and over make up 17.8% of the population (1,845 people), higher than the 15.5% share in Greater Sydney, with overall health percentiles aligning closely with nationwide norms.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
57.0% of Bonnyrigg residents were born overseas and 74.9% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 97% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Vietnamese (23.9%) and Chinese (12.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Bonnyrigg exhibits extensive cultural diversity, with 57.0% of residents having been born overseas and 74.9% speaking a language other than English in the home. Christianity represents the most followed faith at 44.4% of the population. A particularly prominent demographic distinction is the presence of Buddhism, adhered to by 30.5% of residents, far exceeding the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%. Evaluating parental country of birth demonstrates that the leading ancestries across Bonnyrigg are Other at 30.0% (compared to 16.0% regionally), Vietnamese at 23.9% (versus 1.8% regionally), and Chinese at 12.4%.
Distinct concentrations are also evident among several other communities, including Serbian heritage at 2.5% (against 0.5% regionally), Samoan ancestry at 1.3% (versus 0.5%), and Spanish ancestry at 1.0% (compared to 0.6%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Bonnyrigg is 37. 28.9% 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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Demographic age distributions in the suburb of Bonnyrigg track closely with Greater Sydney norms, showing a maximum variance of 5.5 percentage points across categories. The median age estimated by AreaSearch sits at 37 as at August 2026, mirroring both the 2021 Census result for the area and the Greater Sydney median from that same Census. The most notable generational shift since the Census occurred in the senior demographic (65+), which grew from 15.1% to an estimated 17.8% of the populace. Long-term forecasts indicate that older cohorts will drive future expansion, adding 1,136 residents (62%) to total 2,982 by 2041.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Bonnyrigg
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 8 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 — 67 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (9,785 at the 2021 Census → 10,370 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 (SAL10469). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.