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The median house price in Bonnyrigg Heights is $1.35m, with units at $852k. House values have moved 8.3% a year compounded over five years.
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Bonnyrigg Heights has an estimated 7,087 residents, down from 7,369 at the 2021 Census — a change of 282 people, or 3.8%. The population has thinned by an average 1.3% a year over five years, slower than 99% of areas nationally. That puts 3,296 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 evaluation of ABS demographic updates for the wider region and new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Bonnyrigg Heights has an estimated population of 7,087 as of May 2026. This represents a reduction of 282 people (3.8%) relative to the 2021 Census, which counted 7,369 residents. The shift is derived from the resident population of 7,085, estimated by AreaSearch using the most recent ABS ERP release (June 2025) along with 8 validated new addresses recorded since the Census. This population level translates to a density of 3,296 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb of Bonnyrigg Heights in the top quartile of national areas analyzed by AreaSearch.
In recent times, population gains were primarily driven by overseas migration, which made up approximately 71.0% of the growth. AreaSearch incorporates ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 region, published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. For SA2 regions lacking this information, projections at the SA2 level from the NSW State Government released in 2022 with a 2021 base year are used. Growth rates by age cohort from these data sources are also applied across all areas for the years 2032 to 2041. Future demographic projections suggest the suburb of Bonnyrigg Heights will experience population growth above the national median, with expectations to expand by 1,241 persons to 2041 based on compiled SA2 projections, representing a total increase of 17.5% over the 16 years.
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72 new dwellings have been approved in Bonnyrigg Heights over the past five years, an average of 14 a year. That is 2.0 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 2, 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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Analysis of ABS building approvals allocated from statistical areas shows that Bonnyrigg Heights has averaged approximately 14 new home approvals annually, translating to an estimated 72 dwellings over the last 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, 2 approvals have been registered. Because the population has decreased over the recent period, the supply of housing has kept pace with demand, resulting in a balanced market with sufficient options for buyers. Furthermore, commercial development approvals worth $5.3 million have been registered this financial year, highlighting the predominantly residential character of the locality.
In comparison to Greater Sydney, property development in Bonnyrigg Heights is considerably quieter, tracking at 58.0% below the regional average on a per-capita basis. This limited addition of new stock generally supports demand and values for existing properties. The rate of construction is also lower than the national benchmark, indicating a mature market and potential development limitations. Detached houses account for 94.0% of new construction, with townhouses or apartments making up the remaining 6.0%, preserving a suburban profile centered on spacious family residences. With approximately 753 people per residential approval, the local market exhibits a high level of maturity. Looking forward, the population of Bonnyrigg Heights is projected to rise by 1,239 residents by 2041 based on the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. If development remains at current levels, housing supply may struggle to satisfy the population increase, which could intensify competition among buyers and support upward pressure on prices.
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 3 current infrastructure and development projects inside Bonnyrigg Heights, worth an estimated $100 million. A further 21 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $5.25 billion. 9 are already under construction and 10 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans education & training, communities, precincts & urban renewal and residential development. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, major works, and planning initiatives significantly shape regional trends. AreaSearch has identified a total of 7 projects expected to influence the locality. Important developments include Canvas at Bonnyrigg, Bonnyrigg Estate Renewal - Humphries Precinct (Canvas), Bonnyrigg Estate Renewal, and Bonnyrigg Town Hub Precinct (Stages 12-13), with the primary details focusing on the most relevant schemes.
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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.
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.
Edensor Park Public Preschool
New public preschool being built at Edensor Park Public School as part of the NSW Government's $769 million program to deliver 100 new public preschools co-located with public primary schools. Construction is underway, with the retaining wall, concrete stairs and pathways completed. The facility will feature two preschool rooms, an outdoor play area and administration, amenities and staff kitchen space, accommodating up to 40 children per day. Completion is forecast for Day 1, Term 1 2027.
M7-M12 Integration Project
A $1.7 billion road network upgrade in Western Sydney comprising three elements: M7 Motorway Widening (one additional lane each direction within the existing median for 26 kilometres between the M5 at Prestons and Richmond Road at Oakhurst/Glendenning); the M7-M12 Interchange (a direct motorway-to-motorway connection between the M7 and the new M12 Motorway, including seven new bridges); and the Elizabeth Drive Connection (upgrading approximately two kilometres of Elizabeth Drive and realigning Wallgrove and Cecil Roads to connect the M12 to the local road network).The project is being delivered by John Holland Group on behalf of WSO Co (a joint venture of Transurban, Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and QIC). Construction commenced August 2023 with opening expected mid-2026, supporting the Western Sydney International Airport, Aerotropolis and surrounding growth areas.
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 Heights Estate - The Outlook Release
The Outlook Release was the final stage of Landcom's involvement in the Bonnyrigg Heights master-planned community (part of the larger Bonnyrigg Renewal Project). It featured premium elevated lots with views across Western Sydney. Landcom completed its part of the overall renewal project, including a community centre (The Hub @ Bonnyrigg (Dhanawi)), which opened in February 2023. Subsequent stages of the Bonnyrigg Renewal are being managed by other partners like Homes NSW/LAHC and Traders In Purple.
Bonnyrigg Heights Public School Upgrade
Major upgrade delivering new permanent classrooms, a library, hall refurbishment, and covered outdoor learning areas to accommodate growing enrolment. The project is completed. The school also benefits from other maintenance and renewal programs.
3,284 residents of Bonnyrigg Heights are employed, from a labour force of 3,508. Unemployment sits at 6.4%, with participation at 58.4%. 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 5,683, about 80% 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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Bonnyrigg Heights has a skilled workforce with notable representation in industrial and manufacturing fields, registering an unemployment rate of 6.4% and an estimated annual employment growth rate of 2.5% based on compiled statistical area data. In March 2026, working residents numbered 3,284, while the local unemployment rate was 2.3% higher than the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%. Labor force participation is also notably lower, standing at 58.4% compared to 69.1% across Greater Sydney. Census responses indicated that a significant 31.4% of residents worked from home, though this figure may have been influenced by pandemic-related lockdowns.
Resident employment is largely concentrated within retail trade, manufacturing, and health care & social assistance. The local workforce shows a strong specialization in manufacturing, where the employment share is 2.1 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical roles are underrepresented, accounting for 5.8% of employment compared to the regional average of 11.5%. Comparing the resident labor force to the working population counted within the area during the Census suggests that this highly residential suburb offers limited local employment opportunities. Based on analysis of SALM and ABS statistics compiled from broader geographical areas, the year leading to March 2026 saw local employment levels rise by 2.5% and the labor force expand by 3.1%, resulting in a 0.5 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. Over the same period, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 1.9% and labor force growth of 1.9%, accompanied by a minor decrease in unemployment. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia released in May-25 offer additional context regarding future demand trends. These five-year and ten-year outlooks have been aligned with the local industry profile to estimate future growth. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates of expansion vary by sector. Applying these industry projections to the local employment mix suggests employment for residents should rise by 5.8% over five years and 12.5% over ten years.
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Median household income in Bonnyrigg Heights is $1,930 a week (about $100,000 a year), with median personal income at $568 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $51,034 a year against an average of $60,205. 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 postcode data for the financial year 2023, taxpayers in the suburb of Bonnyrigg Heights recorded a median income of $51,034 and an average income of $60,205. These figures sit below national averages, and compare to a median of $60,817 and an average of $83,003 in Greater Sydney. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 would be approximately $56,301 for the median and $66,418 for the average. Census records show individual weekly incomes are lower at the 8th percentile ($568 weekly), whereas household incomes perform better at the 61st percentile.
Distribution data indicates that the weekly earnings bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 accounts for 33.1% of the community (2,345 individuals), which aligns closely with the regional rate of 30.9%. Residents retain 85.8% of their income for non-housing expenses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Bonnyrigg Heights had 1,990 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 96% detached houses and 1% apartments. 39% are owned with a mortgage, 21% rented and 41% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $450 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,038 a month. Rent absorbs 23.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.4%. 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 dwelling mix in Bonnyrigg Heights at the time of the latest Census consisted of 95.9% houses and 4.1% other options like townhouses and apartments, compared to the metropolitan Sydney split of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. The rate of home ownership was significantly higher than the metropolitan average at 41.0%, with mortgaged properties accounting for 38.5% and rented properties making up 20.5% of homes. The median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,038 was well below the metropolitan Sydney average of $2,427, while the median weekly rent was $450 compared to the metropolitan average of $470.
On a national level, monthly mortgage costs are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are considerably above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Bonnyrigg Heights counted 1,990 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 3.6 people each. 51% are couples with children, more than in 95% of areas nationally, against 20% couples without children. 9% 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 make up the vast majority of households at 89.7%, consisting of couples with children at 50.6%, couples without children at 19.6%, and single parent households at 18.0%. Non-family households account for the remaining 10.3%, with single person households representing 9.3% and group households making up 1.1%. The median household size stands at 3.6 people, exceeding the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
18.5% of adults in Bonnyrigg Heights hold a university qualification, including 15.3% with a bachelor degree and 2.4% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 16.3% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 3,118 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,026 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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Educational attainment presents an area for growth, with university graduation rates at 18.5% sitting significantly below the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common tertiary qualification at 15.3%, with postgraduate degrees at 2.4% and graduate diplomas at 0.8%. Technical and vocational skills are prominent, with 25.7% of residents aged 15+ holding a vocational qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas at 9.4% and certificates at 16.3%. Engagement in learning is high, with 30.4% of the population enrolled in formal studies. This includes 9.9% attending high school, 9.0% in primary school, and 6.2% enrolled in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Bonnyrigg Heights reaches 61 stops on 54 routes, timetabled for about 2,600 services a week. The typical home sits about 130 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.9 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transit infrastructure includes 61 operational transport stops within Bonnyrigg Heights, consisting of bus services. These locations are connected by 54 distinct routes, delivering a total of 2,595 weekly passenger trips. Transport access is highly rated, with residents situated an average of 128 meters from their nearest stop. Because of the residential nature of the suburb, most working residents travel out of the area, with private vehicles remaining the primary method at 90% and train travel at 5%. Households average 1.9 vehicles, which is above the regional norm. A high proportion of residents, 31.4%, worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic conditions.
Services run at an average frequency of 370 trips per day across all routes, which corresponds to approximately 42 weekly trips for each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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76.3% of residents in Bonnyrigg Heights report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 77% of areas nationally. 8.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 50.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.3 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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Health indicators demonstrate positive outcomes throughout Bonnyrigg Heights, with assessments of mortality and chronic illnesses showing low rates of common medical conditions across all age brackets. The rate of private health insurance coverage is relatively low at approximately 51% of the population, which represents around 3,598 people, compared to the Greater Sydney average of 59.9%. Arthritis and diabetes are the most common diagnosed conditions, each affecting 6.4 and 6.4% of the population. However, 76.3% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. The working-age population displays strong health profiles with minimal chronic illness.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 18.9% of the population (1,339 people), which is higher than the Greater Sydney average of 15.5%. Senior health outcomes are favorable, with national rankings aligning closely with general population trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
54.4% of Bonnyrigg Heights residents were born overseas and 72.4% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 96% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Vietnamese (15.4%) and Chinese (11.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Bonnyrigg Heights ranks among the most culturally diverse locations in the nation, with 54.4% of residents born outside Australia and 72.4% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, representing 55.1% of the population. There is a notable overrepresentation of Buddhism, which is practiced by 22.4% of residents compared to the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%. Looking at ancestral backgrounds, the three largest groups are Other at 32.6% (compared to the regional average of 16.0%), Vietnamese at 15.4% (well above the regional average of 1.8%), and Chinese at 11.4%.
Other ethnic backgrounds show distinct concentrations, with Serbian ancestry representing 5.9% of the population (compared to 0.5% regionally), Samoan at 1.2% (compared to 0.5%), and Spanish at 0.8% (compared to 0.6%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Bonnyrigg Heights is 38. 30.5% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 38 years in Bonnyrigg Heights is similar to the Greater Sydney average of 37 and the national average of 38. The suburb has a higher proportion of residents aged 65 - 74 (12.1%) but fewer aged 35 - 44 (10.5%) relative to Greater Sydney. Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 cohort has increased from 3.7% to 5.7%, and the 65 to 74 group rose from 10.6% to 12.1%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 group declined from 13.2% to 11.8%, while the 55 to 64 demographic fell from 14.3% to 13.1%.
By 2041, demographic shifts will alter the age profile, led by a 95% expansion in the 75 to 84 range, growing from 403 to 786 people. This aging trend is evident as residents aged 65 and over account for 57% of the projected growth, while the 55 to 64 age bracket is expected to decline by 11 individuals.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Bonnyrigg Heights
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Dec 2025 8 months ago all 3 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 Dec 2025. | ||
| 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 — 8 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (7,369 at the 2021 Census → 7,087 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 (SAL10470). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.