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The median house price in Box Hill (NSW) is $1.31m, with units at $1.16m. House values have moved 12.7% a year compounded over five years.
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Box Hill (NSW) has an estimated 18,477 residents, up from 6,450 at the 2021 Census — a change of 12,027 people, or 186.5%. 3,375 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 90.0% of that increase. That puts 2,039 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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As of Aug 2026, the suburb of Box Hill (NSW) has an estimated resident count of around 18,477, according to AreaSearch evaluations combining broader ABS population releases with newly verified local addresses since the Census date. This represents a surge of 12,027 people (186.5%) compared to the 6,450 people documented in the 2021 Census. The updated total is established from an AreaSearch population base of 17,139 following the June 2025 ABS ERP release, alongside 3,375 validated new addresses added following the Census. With this figure, local density reaches 2,039 persons per square kilometer, tracking higher than typical nationwide benchmarks reviewed by AreaSearch.
Surpassing broader trends in NSW (7.3%) and Greater Sydney, the suburb of Box Hill (NSW) expanded by 186.5% after the 2021 census, establishing itself as a key regional growth hotspot. Interstate migration served as the primary catalyst, delivering approximately 90.0% of recent population additions, while overseas migration and natural growth contributed positively as well. Projections utilised by AreaSearch draw from the ABS/Geoscience Australia 2024 releases using 2022 as a base year, while locations outside this scope rely on NSW State Government SA2 modeling issued in 2022 based on 2021 data. Age-specific rates from these datasets are applied to forecast demographic shifts between 2032 and 2041 across all areas. Looking ahead, the suburb of Box Hill (NSW) ranks within the country's top 10 percent for projected expansion, with aggregated SA2 modeling indicating an influx of 24,470 persons by 2041, which represents an overall increase of 125.2% across the 16 years.
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2,964 new dwellings have been approved in Box Hill (NSW) over the past five years, an average of 592 a year. That places the area in the 100th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 32 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 568 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 84% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 561, broadly in line with 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 building approval statistics reviewed by AreaSearch show that Box Hill maintains a rate of approximately 592 residential building approvals annually. A total of roughly 2,964 dwellings secured approval over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), with 561 logged to date in FY-25. Because an average of 4.5 incoming occupants arrived for each newly built residence across the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), construction has lagged behind overall intake, placing upward pressure on pricing and intensifying buyer competition. New homes involve an average construction cost of $618,000, which sits higher than regional averages and points to premium quality standards.
Concurrently, non-residential commercial approvals reached $17.1 million this financial year, demonstrating consistent commercial investment. Per capita building volumes in Box Hill outpace Greater Sydney by 104.0%, significantly exceeding national norms and delivering a broad range of options for purchasers while reflecting substantial developer focus. Standalone houses represent 84.0% of recent approvals, while attached housing makes up 16.0%, preserving the master-planned character of the suburb and catering to families seeking space. This transition from the existing stock of 99.0% detached houses reflects diminishing greenfield land availability, shifting buyer requirements, and the necessity for diverse, affordable dwelling options. An average of approximately 23 people per residential approval underscores an active urban growth corridor. Forecasts indicate that Box Hill is set to welcome an additional 23,132 inhabitants through to 2041 relative to the latest quarterly figures from AreaSearch. Current volumes of residential construction align closely with anticipated demand, which should encourage balanced property market conditions and mitigate excessive price volatility.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Box Hill (NSW)
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 22 current infrastructure and development projects inside Box Hill (NSW), worth an estimated $5.81 billion. A further 66 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $45.4 billion. 43 are already under construction and 40 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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Local infrastructure investment, urban planning frameworks, and major development undertakings serve as central drivers of regional performance. AreaSearch has pinpointed 29 influential projects across the area, highlighted by Box Hill Square, The Hills of Carmel, Stockland The Gables, and Stockland Halcyon Gables.
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Box Hill Square
Box Hill Square is a $600 million mixed-use town centre being delivered on a 4.3 hectare site at the heart of Box Hill, in Sydney's North West Growth Area. The approved scheme comprises around 22,800 square metres of retail space anchored by a full-line Coles supermarket, an Eat Street dining precinct, more than 50 specialty retailers and an integrated medical and allied health precinct. Approximately 660 apartments are planned across multiple buildings above and around the retail core, supported by a 100-place childcare centre, two levels of basement parking and pocket parks.The site was acquired by Polyhedric Developments in September 2024 for $50.6 million, after the prior owner TopPlace Group went into administration leaving the site partially built. A Section 4.55(2) modification to the existing approval was lodged with The Hills Shire Council in May 2025, with retail leasing now underway and the centre targeted to open in 2027.
Stockland Halcyon Gables
Stockland Halcyon Gables is a 12 hectare land lease community for over-60s within The Gables masterplanned community. The project will deliver 231 architect designed homes together with The Lodge clubhouse, wellness centre, 25 metre heated mineral pool, gym, sauna, bowling green, pickleball courts and other resort style facilities. Stage 1 homes are now completed or under construction with residents moving in, while Stage 2 construction is scheduled to continue through 2028.
Anthony Skarratt Reserve Stage 1
Stage 1 delivery of the Anthony Skarratt Reserve masterplan by The Hills Shire Council. Works comprise a new community centre, satellite library, youth playground, plaza, playgroup space with outdoor play area, 187 carparking spaces, and road/intersection upgrades along Nelson Road and Box Road.
Box Hill and Box Hill Industrial Precinct
A masterplanned residential and employment precinct within Sydney's North West Growth Area, covering around 691 hectares of residential land plus the adjoining Box Hill Industrial Precinct. At full build-out the precinct will deliver approximately 16,030 dwellings housing nearly 49,000 residents, supported by new town centres at Mt Carmel Road and Windsor Road, primary and secondary schools, employment land along Terry and Annangrove Roads, and a network of parks and sporting reserves. The Hills Shire Council's revised Contributions Plan No.15 (assessed by IPART in 2025) sets the supporting infrastructure cost at about 1.14 billion AUD over the life of the program, which commenced in 2014 and is expected to be completed by 2037. As of 2026, key works underway include the 19.6 million AUD Water Lane Reserve sports complex (AFL and athletics fields, amenities pavilion, playgrounds and parking, due for completion in October 2026), the Rainforest Street Reserve, and ongoing road, drainage and utility upgrades funded jointly by developers and the NSW Government through the Accelerated Infrastructure Fund. Several major estates including The Gables, Carmel Village, Terrace, Hills of Carmel and Mason Quarter are at advanced stages of subdivision and home delivery.
Box Hill Village
Box Hill Village is a $180 million DA-approved neighbourhood shopping centre development by Revelop at the corner of Nelson Road and Waters Lane, Box Hill. The 22,000 sqm site will deliver 14,000 sqm of Net Lettable Area across two levels, dual-anchored by a full-line Woolworths and Dan Murphy's, with a second supermarket, over 40 specialty retailers and restaurants, and a 3,000 sqm medical and allied health precinct. Community facilities include a 140-place childcare centre, a gym, and parking for over 500 vehicles across underground and street levels.Completion is targeted for Q2 2027.
Box Hill Public School and Box Hill High School
Delivery of permanent public preschool, primary school and high school facilities on Terry Road, Box Hill, serving the growing North West Growth Area community. The primary school will cater for 1,000 students across 44 classrooms plus 3 support classrooms, while the first stage of the high school will also cater for 1,000 students across 50 classrooms including specialist science, arts, wood, technology and metal work rooms, plus 7 support classrooms. The preschool will accommodate up to 60 children per day.Both schools currently operate from temporary facilities on George Street, Box Hill, while the permanent site is developed. Demolition and site preparation at the permanent site are complete, the construction tender has been awarded to Richard Crookes Constructions, and construction of the permanent facilities is underway, targeting a Day 1 Term 1 2028 opening.
Stockland The Gables
Stockland The Gables is a 293 hectare masterplanned community in The Hills Shire. The residential community continues to expand with approximately 4,000 planned dwellings. The Gables Town Centre has now opened with a full-line Woolworths supermarket, childcare, medical centre, pharmacy, gym, food and specialty retail, while additional residential stages, lake foreshore works and community infrastructure continue to be delivered.
The Hills of Carmel
The Hills of Carmel is a masterplanned community in Box Hill, offering land and house & land packages from 250-2000 sqm, surrounded by natural beauty, quality schools, shops, and transport, promising 16,000 jobs, new schools, a vibrant town centre, and amenities like Carmel Village.
7,971 residents of Box Hill (NSW) are employed, from a labour force of 8,318. Unemployment sits at 4.2%, with participation at 67.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 15,089, about 82% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Workforce analysis by AreaSearch indicates that Box Hill possesses an educated local labour base with substantial representation across professional services and a 4.2% unemployment rate. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 7,971, while local unemployment remained comparable to the 4.1% rate seen across Greater Sydney. Labour force participation also tracked closely with the metropolitan standard of 68.9%. Census records showed that 47.1% of working locals operated from home, though pandemic-related lockdown measures at the time should be acknowledged. Key sectors employing local residents comprise professional & technical services, construction, and health care & social assistance.
The local workforce exhibits strong sector concentration in construction, where employment is 1.4 times the broader regional rate. Conversely, accommodation & food services is less prominent, employing 3.5% of local workers compared to 5.8% across Greater Sydney. Given the predominantly residential environment, local job generation remains limited when comparing the resident workforce to Census working population figures. ABS and SALM records assessed by AreaSearch indicate that throughout the 12 months leading to March 2026, the local workforce grew by 0.3% while total employment dipped by 0.8%, causing the unemployment rate to climb by 1.0 percentage points. Over the same timeframe, Greater Sydney recorded a 1.9% rise in employment and a 1.9% expansion in its labour force, alongside a marginal decrease in joblessness. Future hiring demand can be assessed using national projections released in Mar-26 by Jobs and Skills Australia. Over a five-year horizon, national employment is projected to rise by 6.6%, alongside a 13.7% gain across ten years, with performance varying widely across sectors. Applying these industry benchmarks to the local employment distribution suggests job opportunities for Box Hill residents could increase by 7.0% across five years and 14.3% across ten years, assuming weighted baseline distributions without localized population adjustments.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Box Hill (NSW) is $2,881 a week (about $150,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,271 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $65,674 a year against an average of $77,422. 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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ATO postcode records for financial year 2023 compiled by AreaSearch indicate strong financial metrics for Box Hill, with a median taxable income of $65,674 and an average of $77,422. By comparison, Greater Sydney reported a median of $60,817 and an average of $83,003. Applying cumulative Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023 places modeled March 2026 figures at approximately $72,452 for median income and $85,412 on average. In the 2021 Census, individual, family, and household earnings placed between the 93rd and 95th percentiles nationally. A prominent 38.4% of wage earners (7,095 residents) receive between $1,500 - 2,999 per week, aligning with the 30.9% regional rate.
Furthermore, 47.0% earn over $3,000 weekly, highlighting high-earning households that stimulate commerce. Although housing costs account for 20.8% of income, disposable earnings remain in the 93rd percentile, while the SEIFA index places Box Hill in the 10th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Box Hill (NSW) had 1,948 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 99% detached houses and 0% apartments. 70% are owned with a mortgage, 20% rented and 10% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $580 a week and the median mortgage repayment $3,000 a month, a total housing cost higher than 99% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 20.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential housing in Box Hill at the time of the latest Census was composed of 99.1% separate houses and 1.0% semi-detached, apartment, or other dwellings, contrasting with Greater Sydney where houses constituted 55.9% and multi-unit dwellings made up 44.1%. Full home ownership was lower than the metropolitan standard at 10.2%, with 69.7% of homes under a mortgage and 20.2% occupied by tenants. Median monthly mortgage commitments were substantial at $3,000 compared to $2,427 across Sydney metro and the national benchmark of $1,863. Median weekly rent stood at $580, exceeding the Sydney metro figure of $470 and the Australian average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Box Hill (NSW) counted 1,948 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 5,580 today, averaging 3.3 people each. 60% are couples with children, more than in 98% of areas nationally, against 23% couples without children. 7% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.4 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 92.0% of local domestic arrangements, led by couples with children at 59.6%, couples without children at 23.2%, and single-parent households at 8.2%. Non-family dwellings comprise 8.0%, consisting of lone-person residences (6.7%) and group households (1.4%). Average household occupancy sits at 3.3 people, higher than the 2.7 benchmark recorded across Greater Sydney.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
47.2% of adults in Box Hill (NSW) hold a university qualification, including 30.7% with a bachelor degree and 13.9% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 99% of areas nationally. A further 17.0% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Residents of Box Hill exhibit elevated levels of educational attainment, with 47.2% of individuals aged 15+ possessing university credentials, surpassing NSW (32.2%) and Australia (30.4%). Bachelor degrees form the primary qualification among 30.7% of residents, while postgraduate degrees account for 13.9% and graduate diplomas represent 2.6%. Vocational education is also widespread, with 28.9% of the population aged 15+ holding technical qualifications, split between certificates (17.0%) and advanced diplomas (11.9%). Student participation is substantial across the community, with 31.9% of all residents currently attending an educational institution. Among enrolled locals, 13.2% attend primary school, 6.3% are in secondary education, and 5.0% are enrolled in tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Box Hill (NSW) reaches 96 stops on 38 routes, timetabled for about 1,700 services a week. The typical home sits about 200 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.7 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 transport networks in Box Hill comprise 96 operational bus stops serviced by 38 separate routes, delivering 1,665 weekly scheduled trips. Stop proximity is rated as excellent, with residents located an average of 197 meters from the nearest boarding point. Due to the area's residential profile, outward commuting is standard: 85% of commuters travel by private motor vehicle and 10% utilize train networks. Motor vehicle ownership averages 1.7 cars per household, exceeding broader metropolitan figures, while 47.1% of workers worked from home in the 2021 Census under prevailing conditions. Public transport services generate an average frequency of 237 daily trips across the transit network, translating to approximately 17 weekly trips for each individual stop location.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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83.0% of residents in Box Hill (NSW) report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 86% of areas nationally. 2.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 57.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.4 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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AreaSearch evaluations of chronic condition incidence and mortality statistics show favourable health outcomes in Box Hill, characterized by low disease prevalence across age cohorts. Private health insurance participation is substantial, covering approximately 58% of the local population (~10,626 people), sitting near the 59.9% rate observed across Greater Sydney. Asthma (5.9%) and mental health conditions (4.0%) represent the most prevalent reported ailments, while 83.0% of local residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 3.9% of the population (720 people), which is lower than the Greater Sydney share of 15.5%, and this older cohort demonstrates positive health metrics consistent with national standards.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
45.5% of Box Hill (NSW) residents were born overseas and 47.6% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 88% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (16.4%) and English (14.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity is pronounced across Box Hill, where 45.5% of residents were born overseas and 47.6% speak a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 48.2% of the local community. Hinduism shows notable representation, accounting for 15.5% of residents compared to the 5.2% average across Greater Sydney. In terms of parental birthplaces, the most common reported ancestries are Other (21.5% versus 16.0% regionally), Australian (16.4%), and English (14.3%). Several cultural backgrounds show significant concentrations relative to metropolitan norms, including Filipino residents at 6.7% (versus 2.0% regionally), Indian residents at 11.1% (versus 3.6%), and Sri Lankan residents at 1.3% (versus 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Box Hill (NSW) is 32, younger than 93% of areas nationally. That is 1 year older than at the 2021 Census. 26.9% 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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The age structure of Box Hill is largely shaped by working families with young dependants. In the August 2026 AreaSearch assessments, children and young adults aged 0 - 24 comprise 40.9% of the population compared to 30.4% in Greater Sydney, while senior residents aged 65+ account for 3.9% versus 15.5% regionally. As of August 2026, the median age is estimated at 32, rising from 31 at the 2021 Census and remaining below the Greater Sydney (37) and national (38) medians from that Census. The cohort aged 25 - 44 adjusted from 43.7% at the Census to 39.2%.
Looking forward to 2041, the largest numerical growth will occur among residents aged 0 - 24, adding 12,042 residents (159%) to reach 19,599, while the 45 - 64 age category will experience the fastest proportional surge, increasing 244% to reach 10,246 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Box Hill (NSW)
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 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 last month 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 last month 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 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 last month all 22 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 6 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 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 this 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 — 3,375 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (6,450 at the 2021 Census → 18,477 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 (SAL10537). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.