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The median house price in Burwood (NSW) is $2.88m, with units at $876k. House values have moved 3.1% a year compounded over five years.
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Burwood (NSW) has an estimated 21,172 residents, up from 18,224 at the 2021 Census — a change of 2,948 people, or 16.2%. Growth has averaged 2.9% a year over five years, faster than 86% of areas nationally. 641 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 94.0% of that increase. That puts 8,642 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 Burwood (NSW) has an estimated population of approximately 21,172, according to AreaSearch evaluations combining ABS demographic updates for the wider district with post-Census address validations. This represents an addition of 2,948 people (16.2%) compared to the 2021 Census tally of 18,224 people. This estimate builds upon the June 2025 ABS ERP figure of 21,027 residents, alongside 641 validated new addresses registered since the Census date. With a population density reaching 8,641 persons per square kilometer, the locality ranks in the highest 10% nationwide, highlighting significant demand for local land.
The 16.2% expansion achieved since the 2021 census positioned the suburb ahead of both the broader state and the SA4 region (6.7%), establishing it as a regional growth hotspot. This demographic momentum was predominantly fueled by overseas arrivals, who accounted for roughly 94.0% of recent net population additions. Projections for the suburb of Burwood (NSW) utilise ABS/Geoscience Australia data published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline, supplemented where necessary by 2022 NSW State Government SA2 forecasts based on 2021. For the period spanning 2032 to 2041, age-specific growth trajectories from these models are incorporated across all territories. Driven by these projected structural changes, the locality is positioned within the top quartile across the country for anticipated population growth, with forecasts indicating an influx of 8,380 persons through to 2041, culminating in an overall expansion of 38.9% over the 16 years.
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1,556 new dwellings have been approved in Burwood (NSW) over the past five years, an average of 311 a year. That places the area in the 94th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 15 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 307 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 3% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 72, 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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Statistical evaluations of ABS building figures show that annual residential approvals have averaged roughly 311 units, creating a 5-year total of approximately 1,556 dwellings over the past 5 financial years. During FY-25 to date, 72 dwelling approvals have been lodged. With an average of 1.8 new occupants per constructed home between FY-21 and FY-25 (over the past 5 financial years), residential supply has aligned smoothly with underlying demand, whereas the metric of 1.1 people per dwelling over the past 2 financial years points to an even greater availability of housing.
Proposed projects carry an average expected construction cost of $562,000, which exceeds broader regional levels and indicates high-standard construction. Furthermore, the pipeline has been supported by $12.9 million in commercial approvals during the current financial year, underlining continuous commercial expansion. Per capita residential construction is running 260.0% above the Greater Sydney benchmark, offering extensive choice to purchasers and demonstrating strong developer appetite. The new dwelling pipeline is heavily weighted toward high-density living, with townhouses or apartments making up 97.0% and standalone houses comprising just 3.0%. This tilt toward compact living offers accessible opportunities for first-home buyers, investors, and downsizing owner-occupiers. It also contrasts sharply with the established built environment (where houses represent 21.0%), highlighting shrinking supplies of greenfield land alongside modern lifestyle shifts and budget constraints. Accommodating around 37 people per dwelling approval, the precinct clearly displays the dynamics of an active development corridor. Long-term projections indicate an addition of 8,235 residents through to 2041 relative to the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. The current pace of residential building is well-calibrated to accommodate this upcoming demographic growth, helping maintain an orderly property environment without excessive valuation shocks.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 14 current infrastructure and development projects inside Burwood (NSW), worth an estimated $30.4 billion. A further 80 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $64 billion. 20 are already under construction and 27 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and sports & recreation. 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 performance and property trends are heavily shaped by planning frameworks and capital works programs. A collection of 30 major initiatives has been cataloged locally, with notable projects including the Sydney Metro West - Burwood North Station, Burwood Culture House, Burwood North Precinct, and the Croydon Transport Oriented Development Precinct.
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Burwood Culture House
A new arts and cultural precinct transforming the former Burwood Library car park on the corner of Conder Street and Railway Parade into a city-shaping community hub. Designed by CHROFI with Tyrrell Studio, the facility will include a theatre, studio, two multipurpose halls, a community lounge and a cafe. The surrounding new urban park will feature a public plaza, sloping green lawn, garden terrace, interactive water play, public art and landscaping. A 50-space underground Council car park will replace the displaced surface parking and connect underground to the adjacent 600-space Burwood Place car park.The project forms part of the broader Holdmark Burwood Place mixed-use precinct and is supported by a partnership with the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia. Demolition and the first stage of construction commenced on 29 September 2025.
Sydney Metro West - Burwood North Station
Underground metro station on the 24 km Sydney Metro West line. Features two entrances on Burwood Road, north and south of Parramatta Road. As of May 2026, the project has transitioned from tunneling to station construction and linewide fit-out. Gamuda is managing the design and construction of the station structure, while John Holland is delivering the trackwork and rail systems. The station anchors the Burwood North Metro Precinct rezoning, which was updated in March 2026 to unlock capacity for approximately 18,300 new homes.Expected to provide 20-minute travel times to the Sydney CBD upon completion in 2032.
Burwood North Precinct
A state-led urban renewal initiative centered on the future Burwood North Sydney Metro West station. The project covers a 113-hectare precinct within an 800-meter radius of the station. The revised draft proposal, exhibited in early 2026, increased the housing target to approximately 18,300 new homes (up from 15,000) to address the housing crisis. Key features include building heights ranging from 8 to 42 storeys, a 5-10% mandate for affordable housing in perpetuity, 3,900 new jobs, and significant infrastructure upgrades including new open spaces, improved local roads, and active transport links.
Strathfield Town Centre Masterplan
Council-led masterplan to guide renewal of the Strathfield Town Centre, including Strathfield Square and Strathfield Plaza precincts. Hassell leads the multi-disciplinary team preparing the draft masterplan. A Key Directions Report outlining ten key directions was publicly exhibited until July 2025 with submissions closed 18 July 2025. Focus areas include improved public spaces and pedestrian connections, a more vibrant retail and dining offer, integrated transport access, and a greener, more inclusive town centre. The final masterplan will inform any future amendments to the Strathfield Local Environment Plan and Development Control Plan.
WestConnex M4 East
5.5km twin three-lane motorway tunnels connecting the M4 at Homebush to Haberfield via Concord, part of the 33km WestConnex network. Known as Stage 1B of WestConnex, this was Australia's longest urban road tunnel at the time of completion. Features advanced safety systems and removes thousands of vehicles from surface roads, providing traffic-light free motorway connection. Opened July 13, 2019. Delivered by Leighton Contractors, Samsung and John Holland joint venture.
Victoria Place
A multi-dimensional precinct development in Burwood featuring three residential towers: a 40-storey tower (Building A) with 252 apartments, a 33-storey tower (Building C) with 53 units, and a 26-storey tower (Building B) with 75 affordable apartments and 9 serviced apartments. Total of 389 apartments plus nearly 10,000 sqm of commercial, retail, and serviced apartment space. Developed by P&N Sleiman Group, offering enhanced town centre amenity, employment opportunities, and direct access to public transport.
Parramatta Road Urban Amenity Improvement Program
The Parramatta Road Urban Amenity Improvement Program (PRUAIP) is a 198 million dollar NSW Government initiative revitalizing the 20km Parramatta Road corridor across six local government areas. The program delivers 32 infrastructure projects including over 10,000 new trees, separated cycleways, wider footpaths, and new urban plazas. Major works include the extension of Auburn Park, streetscape improvements in Homebush, and active transport links from Concord to the Bay Run. As of mid-2026, while many streetscape and public art components are complete, key infrastructure stages including pedestrian fencing and signalized crossing upgrades remain under construction in sections like Homebush.
Inner West Council Capital Works Program
Inner West Council's ongoing annual capital works program delivering infrastructure renewal and community improvements across the LGA. The 2025-26 program totals $119.6 million in planned works covering parks, playgrounds, roads, footpaths, and community facilities. Active projects include inclusive playground upgrades, civic centre works, sporting amenity upgrades, and road renewals across suburbs including Ashfield, Croydon Park, Dulwich Hill and Leichhardt.
11,430 residents of Burwood (NSW) are employed, from a labour force of 11,837. Unemployment sits at 3.4%, with participation at 61.0%. 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. 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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Local residents form an exceptionally qualified labour pool with notable strength in professional services, maintaining a jobless rate of just 3.4%. There were 11,430 employed residents as of March 2026, with local unemployment tracking 0.7% below the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%, while the participation rate registered lower at 61.0% compared to 68.9% across Greater Sydney. Census records showed 39.1% of workers operating from home, an outcome influenced in part by Covid-19 restrictions. The primary employment fields for the local workforce consist of health care & social assistance, professional & technical roles, and accommodation & food services.
Notably, local engagement in accommodation & food is 2.0 times higher than the regional benchmark. Conversely, building and construction accounts for only 5.9% of workers against 8.6% across the wider region. Despite a healthy volume of local jobs, comparison of Census workplace destinations and resident numbers suggests a substantial share of workers travel outside the precinct for work. Over the past 12-month period, regional figures indicate that the workforce shrank by 2.0% while total employment contracted by 1.5%, pushing the local unemployment rate down by 0.5 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney recorded a 1.9% rise in employment, a 1.9% expansion in the labour pool, and a small decrease in joblessness. Looking ahead, Jobs and Skills Australia national forecasts from Mar-26 provide context regarding structural labor trends over five and ten-year horizons. Nationally, job numbers are projected to increase by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, though sector performances vary widely. Mapping these industry projections across the local workforce structure indicates an expected job expansion of 7.0% across five years and 14.2% across ten years, based on a proportional weighting model that excludes localized demographic projections.
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Median household income in Burwood (NSW) is $1,671 a week (about $87,000 a year), with median personal income at $707 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $40,569 a year against an average of $58,808. The average runs 45% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. 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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Taxation figures from financial year 2023 indicate that local taxpayers recorded a median taxable income of $40,569 and an average of $58,808, sitting below the respective Greater Sydney benchmarks of $60,817 and $83,003 as well as broader national figures. Factoring in Wage Price Index movement of 10.32% since financial year 2023, updated figures reach roughly $44,756 for the median and $64,877 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census positioned local household earnings at the 45th percentile ($1,671 weekly) and individual earnings at the 29th percentile. The single largest income bracket contains 31.6% of workers earning between $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (6,690 residents), closely matching the regional proportion of 30.9%.
Affordability constraints are pronounced, leaving 75.6% of income remaining to place the area in the 36th percentile, while the SEIFA index assigns the suburb to the 7th decile.
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Burwood (NSW) had 6,721 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 21% detached houses and 68% apartments. 18% are owned with a mortgage, 61% rented and 21% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $500 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,449 a month, a total housing cost higher than 93% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 29.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 33.8%. 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 latest Census data for Burwood shows that 21.4% of the dwelling structures are houses, while 78.5% fall into other dwelling categories such as semi-detached units, apartments, and other types. This contrasts with the Sydney metro area, where 55.9% of dwellings are houses and 44.1% are classified as other dwellings. Home ownership rates in Burwood trail those in the Sydney metro, standing at 20.9%, whereas the rest of the dwellings are either mortgaged at 17.9% or rented at 61.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Burwood exceeds the Sydney metro average, reaching $2,449, compared to $2,427 in the metro.
Weekly rent in Burwood is recorded at $500, whereas the Sydney metro average is $470. On a national scale, Burwood's mortgage repayments are notably higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rental costs are also substantially above the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Burwood (NSW) counted 6,721 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 7,808 today, averaging 2.5 people each. 22% are couples with children, fewer than in 81% of areas nationally, against 27% couples without children. 24% of households are people living alone, and families average 0.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 61.2% of all domestic arrangements, consisting of couples without children (27.4%), couples with children (21.8%), and single parent families (9.0%). The remaining 38.8% is made up of non-family households, with single-person residences accounting for 24.1% and shared homes representing 14.6%. The typical household size averages 2.5 people, slightly below the 2.7 benchmark recorded for Greater Sydney.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
46.5% of adults in Burwood (NSW) hold a university qualification, including 29.5% with a bachelor degree and 15.1% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 82% of areas nationally. A further 8.1% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 2,029 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,097 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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Academic credentials among local residents aged 15+ are notably elevated, with 46.5% possessing university degrees compared to 32.2% across NSW and 30.4% nationwide, positioning the workforce favorably for professional and knowledge-intensive industries. Bachelor degrees constitute 29.5% of qualifications, complemented by postgraduate awards at 15.1% and graduate diplomas at 1.9%. Vocational education accounts for 20.6% of residents aged 15+, comprising advanced diplomas (12.5%) and trade certificates (8.1%). A significant 35.8% of the local population is engaged in formal learning. Within this cohort, higher education students represent 14.9% of residents, while primary and secondary school attendees account for 4.7% and 4.4% respectively.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Burwood (NSW) reaches 82 stops on 48 routes, timetabled for about 11,500 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 0.5 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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Commuters have access to 82 public transport stops spanning bus and rail networks, served by 48 routes delivering 11,515 scheduled weekly trips. Accessibility is strong, with typical walking distances to the nearest stop averaging 134 meters. Outbound commuting is common, with 40% of travellers using trains and 11% taking buses, while private vehicle ownership stands below the metropolitan average at 0.5 per dwelling. In addition, 39.1% of workers indicated working from home during the 2021 Census under pandemic-related settings. Transit services provide an average of 1,645 daily journeys across the complete network, which translates to roughly 140 departures per stop on a weekly basis.
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84.5% of residents in Burwood (NSW) report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 90% of areas nationally. 4.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 50.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.6 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 reveal exceptional general health outcomes, characterized by minimal rates of chronic conditions and low mortality across all age brackets. Private health insurance is maintained by approximately 50% of the population (~10,632 people), trailing the Greater Sydney level of 59.9% and the national baseline of 55.7%. Mental health conditions and arthritis represent the most prevalent diagnoses, recorded among 4.1% and 3.4% of residents, while 84.5% of the community reported having no medical ailments whatsoever, exceeding the Greater Sydney mark of 74.6%. Older residents aged 65 and over comprise 12.9% of the population (2,731 people), below the metropolitan benchmark of 15.5%, with local seniors continuing to demonstrate robust health outcomes in line with nationwide rankings.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
73.4% of Burwood (NSW) residents were born overseas and 78.9% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 99% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Chinese (44.9%) and English (8.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The community exhibits an extraordinarily high degree of multicultural diversity, with 73.4% of residents born abroad and 78.9% communicating in a language other than English in their households. In terms of religious affiliation, Christianity is the most widespread faith at 27.2%, while Buddhism shows a pronounced concentration at 12.2%, substantially exceeding the Greater Sydney proportion of 4.1%. Examining ancestral backgrounds through parental country of birth, the primary group is Chinese at 44.9% (considerably above the regional share of 8.4%), followed by Other at 17.5%, and English at 8.0% (substantially below the regional average of 19.0%).
Other notable communities include Vietnamese at 3.1% (compared to 1.8% regionally), Korean at 2.5% (against 1.1%), and Lebanese at 1.4% (versus 2.6%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Burwood (NSW) is 30, younger than 90% of areas nationally. That is 2 years younger than at the 2021 Census. 50.0% 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 local age profile leans heavily toward younger, pre-family demographics, with August 2026 figures placing 45.8% of the population in the 25 - 44 age bracket compared to 31.4% across Greater Sydney, while mature adults and early retirees aged 45 - 64 make up 15.2% against 22.6% regionally. The estimated median age stood at 30 as at August 2026, decreasing from 32 at the 2021 Census, sitting 7 years below Greater Sydney (37) and well beneath the national median (38) at that Census. Since the Census, the cohort aged 25 - 44 expanded from 40.8% to an estimated 45.8%, while the senior bracket aged 65+ is projected to see the largest absolute increase by 2041, growing by 2,265 (83%) to 4,996.
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Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Burwood (NSW)
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 | May 2026 5 months ago all 14 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 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 — 641 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (18,224 at the 2021 Census → 21,172 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 (SAL10716). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.