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The median house price in Burwood (NSW) is $3.00m, with units at $898k. House values have moved 4.0% a year compounded over five years.
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Burwood (NSW) has an estimated 21,154 residents, up from 18,224 at the 2021 Census — a change of 2,930 people, or 16.1%. Growth has averaged 2.9% a year over five years, faster than 86% of areas nationally. 578 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 94.0% of that increase. That puts 8,634 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to municipal population data for the surrounding region and address registries confirmed by AreaSearch post-Census, the suburb of Burwood (NSW) has a resident population calculated at 21,154 in May 2026. This marks an expansion of 2,930 people (16.1%) from the 2021 Census, which counted 18,224 residents. This variation is derived from a local population estimate of 21,029 compiled by AreaSearch utilizing the ABS June 2025 release of ERP statistics alongside 578 validated new addresses added after the Census. Such population numbers translate to a density of 8,634 persons per square kilometer, placing this location in the highest 10% of areas analyzed nationally by AreaSearch and highlighting the extreme demand for local land.
The 16.1% rate of growth recorded in the suburb of Burwood (NSW) since the 2021 census outpaced the broader SA4 region (6.6%) and the state overall, establishing the suburb as a primary regional growth hub. This upward population trajectory was largely fueled by arrivals from overseas, who represented roughly 94.0% of the total population growth in recent times. AreaSearch is incorporating projections from ABS/Geoscience Australia for each SA2 area, based on data released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. Where SA2 areas fall outside this dataset, AreaSearch turns to SA2 level projections from the NSW State Government, published in 2022 using 2021 as the base year. Age group growth rates drawn from these aggregated sources are then applied across all areas for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Future population trends indicate a substantial rise in the top quartile of national statistical areas, with the suburb of Burwood (NSW) projected to gain 8,460 residents by 2041 according to combined SA2-level estimates, representing a 39.4% increase over the 16 year span.
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1,562 new dwellings have been approved in Burwood (NSW) over the past five years, an average of 312 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 367 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 3% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 18, 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 by AreaSearch of ABS building approvals across localized statistical zones indicates that Burwood averages roughly 312 approved residential dwellings annually, with 1,562 homes approved during the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, and 17 approvals registered during FY-26 so far. An average ratio of 1.8 new occupants per home arriving annually over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25 points to balanced supply and demand dynamics and steady market conditions, with recent figures over the last 2 financial years dropping to 1 person per dwelling to indicate even more aligned supply levels.
Newly built properties carry an average construction value of $533,000, showing that building projects are concentrated in the higher-end, premium category. Furthermore, commercial building approvals total $12.9 million for the current financial year, representing a moderate pace of commercial real estate expansion. Residential building output in Burwood is 217.0% higher on a per-person basis than the average across Greater Sydney, offering home buyers a broader selection of properties. This building volume is also far greater than the national baseline, reflecting robust developer interest in the area. Recent building permits show that detached houses make up 3.0% of new projects, while medium to high-density buildings comprise 97.0% of development. This emphasis on denser residential buildings provides entry-level buyers, downsizers, and investors with accessible purchasing options. This pattern highlights a clear departure from the current housing stock, which consists of 21.0% houses, showing a shrinking supply of vacant land alongside evolving lifestyle preferences and a requirement for varied, affordable housing. With approximately 34 residents per approval, Burwood shows the hallmarks of an expanding urban locality. Long-term projections indicate that Burwood will add 8,335 new occupants by 2041, measured from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly database. Current construction pipelines appear to match these future requirements, which should preserve balanced market conditions and prevent significant upward pressure on property prices.
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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 $59 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 infrastructure projects, major planning decisions, and new developments are critical drivers of local market performance. AreaSearch has identified 30 key projects poised to influence the local area. Principal undertakings include the Burwood Culture House, the Sydney Metro West - Burwood North Station, the Croydon Transport Oriented Development Precinct, and the Burwood North Precinct, with specific details of the most significant works listed below.
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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.
11,441 residents of Burwood (NSW) are employed, from a labour force of 11,849. Unemployment sits at 3.4%, with participation at 61.3%. 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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Burwood is characterized by a workforce with high levels of education, particularly in professional service sectors, alongside a low unemployment rate of 3.4% calculated from AreaSearch statistical area databases. Local employment stood at 11,441 working residents in March 2026, with the unemployment rate tracking 0.7% below the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%, while local labor force participation remains comparatively low at 61.3% against 69.1% across Greater Sydney. Census records show that a significant 39.1% of working locals operated from home, though this figure reflects the influence of pandemic restrictions. The primary employment sectors for local residents are healthcare & social assistance, professional & technical services, and accommodation & food services.
The workforce shows a distinct concentration in accommodation & food services, employing residents at 2.0 times the average rate seen across the region. Conversely, the construction sector accounts for only 5.9% of local employment, which is lower than the Greater Sydney benchmark of 8.6%. Though local jobs are available, census comparisons between the resident workforce and local positions indicate that a large portion of the population travels outside the area for work. According to AreaSearch evaluations of SALM and ABS statistics for the broader region, the total labor force shrank by 2.0% during the year ending March 2026, while employment numbers fell by 1.5%, resulting in a 0.5 percentage point decrease in unemployment. Over the same timeframe, Greater Sydney recorded a 1.9% rise in employment and a 1.9% expansion of the labor force, accompanied by a minor decline in joblessness. National employment projections published by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 provide context for future labor demand in Burwood. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce distribution to project future growth. While overall national employment is expected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates of change differ markedly by industry. Weighting these national trends against the local industry mix suggests Burwood's employment figures will rise by 7.0% over five years and 14.2% over ten years, representing a basic proportional extrapolation that excludes specific local population 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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Taxpayer statistics at the postcode level compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 show a median income of $40,569 and an average of $58,808 in Burwood. These figures sit below national benchmarks, contrasting with the median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,003 recorded across Greater Sydney. Factoring in a Wage Price Index rise of 10.32% since financial year 2023, updated estimates suggest figures of roughly $44,756 for median income and $64,877 for average income as of March 2026. According to Census records, household incomes sit at the 45th percentile with a weekly figure of $1,671, whereas individual incomes place at the 29th percentile.
The statistics show that 31.6% of residents (6,684 individuals) earn between $1,500 and $2,999, mirroring the regional trend where this bracket accounts for 30.9% of the population. Financial pressure from housing is notable, with residents retaining 75.6% of their earnings to place in the 36th percentile, while the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 7th decile for income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
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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Census data reveals that residential properties in Burwood consist of 21.4% standalone houses and 78.5% alternative dwellings (such as townhouses, units, and other formats), compared to 55.9% houses and 44.1% alternative dwellings across metropolitan Sydney. Home ownership levels in Burwood are lower than the metropolitan Sydney rate of 20.9%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (17.9%) or renting (61.2%). The median monthly cost for mortgage holders in the area is higher than the Sydney metro average of $2,427 at $2,449, while the median weekly rent of $500 is higher than the metropolitan rate of $470.
On a national level, monthly mortgage costs in Burwood are much higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are also well above the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Burwood (NSW) counted 6,721 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 7,802 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 local households, consisting of 21.8% couples raising children, 27.4% couples without children, and 9.0% single parent households. The remaining 38.8% are non-family households, which include lone person households at 24.1% and group households at 14.6%. The median household size of 2.5 residents is slightly below the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
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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Rates of educational attainment among Burwood residents are high compared to broader averages, with 46.5% of people aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% nationwide and 32.2% across NSW. This educational profile positions the local workforce well for opportunities in knowledge-based industries. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 29.5%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 15.1% and graduate diplomas at 1.9%. Vocational qualifications are held by 20.6% of residents aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas at 12.5% and certificates at 8.1%. Enrolment in education is high among local residents, with 35.8% of the population participating in formal study.
This student population includes 14.9% attending tertiary institutions, 4.7% in primary school, and 4.4% in high school.
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Public transport in Burwood (NSW) reaches 82 stops on 51 routes, timetabled for about 12,700 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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Public transport services in Burwood feature 82 active transit stops, offering a combination of train and bus services. These facilities accommodate 51 distinct routes that provide 12,700 passenger journeys each week. Access to transport is highly rated, with the average distance from a home to the nearest stop measuring 134 meters. Since the area is primarily residential, the majority of commuters travel out of the suburb, with trains being the most common choice at 40% and buses at 11%. Motor vehicle ownership stands at an average of 0.5 cars per household, below the regional average.
A high proportion of residents, 39.1%, worked from home according to the 2021 Census, reflecting pandemic-related working arrangements. Transit service frequency averages 1,814 runs per day across all local routes, which translates to roughly 154 weekly services for each individual stop.
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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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Health indicators across Burwood are highly positive, showing very low rates of common chronic illnesses and low mortality rates across all age brackets based on AreaSearch assessments, though private health insurance coverage is relatively low at roughly 50% of the population, representing about 10,623 residents. This compares to insurance coverage rates of 59.9% across Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%. The most frequent health issues reported by residents are mental health conditions and arthritis, affecting 4.1% and 3.4% of the population respectively, while 84.5% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney.
Residents aged 65 and over represent 12.9% of the local population (2,728 individuals), which is below the Greater Sydney average of 15.5%. Older residents show strong health profiles, with national rankings that align with the broader population.
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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Burwood ranks among the most culturally diverse localities in the nation, with 78.9% of residents speaking a language other than English at home and 73.4% born overseas. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation at 27.2% of the population. However, Buddhism shows the most significant relative concentration, representing 12.2% of local residents, which is well above the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%. Based on parental country of birth, the three largest ancestry groups in Burwood are Chinese at 44.9% of the population (significantly higher than the regional average of 8.4%), Other at 17.5%, and English at 8.0% (notably lower than the regional average of 19.0%).
There are also distinct concentrations of other backgrounds, with Korean heritage representing 2.5% of Burwood (compared to 1.1% across the region), Vietnamese at 3.1% (compared to 1.8% regionally), and Lebanese at 1.4% (compared to 2.6% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Burwood (NSW) is 31, younger than 90% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 49.7% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age in Burwood is 31 years, which is lower than the Greater Sydney average of 37 and the national average of 38. Burwood has a high concentration of residents aged 25 - 34 (30.8%) compared to Greater Sydney, but fewer children aged 5 - 14 (5.1%). The proportion of residents in the 25 - 34 bracket is significantly higher than the national average of 14.6%. Since 2021, the median age has decreased by 1.2 years to 31 due to an influx of younger residents. The 25 to 34 age bracket increased from 28.1% to 30.8% of the population, while the 45 to 54 group fell from 9.7% to 7.9% and the 55 to 64 group declined from 9.1% to 7.6%.
Population projections for 2041 suggest further changes, with the 25 to 34 cohort expected to grow by 1,911 people (29%), rising from 6,515 to 8,427.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
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 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 | May 2026 3 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 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 — 578 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (18,224 at the 2021 Census → 21,154 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to 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 (SAL10716). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.