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The median house price in Cambridge Gardens is $980k, with units at $945k. House values have moved 4.7% a year compounded over five years.
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Cambridge Gardens has an estimated 2,004 residents, down from 2,030 at the 2021 Census — a change of 26 people, or 1.3%. The population has thinned by an average 0.5% a year over five years, slower than 96% of areas nationally. That puts 2,603 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census the suburb of Cambridge Gardens has a population estimated at around 2,004 as of May 2026. This represents a drop of 26 people (1.3%) from the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,030 people. The difference is calculated from the resident population of 1,998, estimated by AreaSearch after examining the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2025) and one validated new address since the Census date. This size of population means a density ratio of 2,602 persons per square kilometer, which puts it in the upper quartile compared to national locations assessed by AreaSearch.
Population growth in the area was mostly driven by natural growth, which provided approximately 74.0% of overall population gains during recent periods. AreaSearch is using ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilizing the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. When looking at future population trends, lower quartile growth of national statistical areas is expected, with the suburb of Cambridge Gardens projected to add 66 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, which is a gain of 3.0% in total over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
32 new dwellings have been approved in Cambridge Gardens over the past five years, an average of 6 a year. That is 3.1 approvals per 1,000 residents. Few approvals have been recorded in the most recent months, well below the longer-run average; the latest ABS periods are still being reported. 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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According to AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers allocated from statistical area data, Cambridge Gardens has averaged approximately 6 new homes approved annually. This translates to an estimated 32 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and none so far in FY-26. Because the population has decreased over the recent period, the supply of housing has remained sufficient to meet demand, resulting in a balanced market with good opportunities for buyers. Furthermore, $3.9 million in commercial approvals have been registered this financial year, highlighting that the area is predominantly residential.
Compared to Greater Sydney, construction activity per person in Cambridge Gardens is about half, placing it in the 11th percentile of areas assessed nationally, which means more limited options for buyers and supports demand for existing properties. This is also below the national average, reflecting the maturity of the area and pointing to potential planning constraints. New building activity consists of 67.0% detached houses and 33.0% attached dwellings, with a growing mix of townhouses and apartments providing choices across various price points, from family homes to more affordable compact living. This represents a major shift from the current housing mix (currently 98.0% houses), reflecting fewer development sites and addressing shifting lifestyle preferences and affordability needs. With around 1335 people per dwelling approval, Cambridge Gardens behaves like a highly mature market. Population forecasts suggest Cambridge Gardens will add 60 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Based on current development trends, the supply of new housing should easily meet demand, creating good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting population growth beyond current projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 80 current infrastructure and development projects close to Cambridge Gardens, worth an estimated $40.1 billion. 31 are already under construction and 33 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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Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects and planning initiatives. In total no projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include The Quarter - Penrith Health and Education Precinct, Cambridge Park North Precinct Rezoning, Nepean Business Park, and Parker Street Reserve Sport and Recreation Precinct, with the below list detailing those likely to be of most relevance.
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Jordan Springs Development
A 473-hectare master-planned community by Lendlease comprising approximately 4,800 dwellings. Recent 2026 updates focus on the completion of the East-West Connector Road, now expected mid-2027, and the construction of the new Jordan Springs High School. A temporary alternative access road is being built by Lendlease to be completed by end of 2026 to ensure school access for Term 1, 2027. The precinct includes the Jordan Springs East Village Centre, over 16 hectares of open space, and the Brooks Tavern.
Nepean Hospital Redevelopment
A major expansion of Nepean Hospital. Stage 1 (Building A) is complete and operational. Stage 2 is in its final year of construction, delivering a seven-storey building with an Intensive Care Unit, medical imaging, renal dialysis, and a new main entry. The project also includes a recently completed 10-bed Adolescent Mental Health Unit and a new community health centre. The Stage 2 facade features terracotta and white panels inspired by the Blue Mountains.
Dunheved Road Upgrade
Major upgrade of a 4-kilometre section of Dunheved Road between Richmond Road and Werrington Road/Christie Street. The project involves duplicating the road into a four-lane median-separated carriageway, upgrading 11 key intersections, constructing two new bridges across Werrington Creek, and adding active transport facilities including a 3-metre-wide shared user path.
Cranebrook Retail Development
Convenience retail precinct at 1 Renshaw Street, Cranebrook, comprising a 100-place childcare centre, indoor recreation facility, service station, car wash facility, three take-away food and drink premises, at-grade parking and a four-lot Torrens title subdivision. Isaac Property lists tenants including Elephant Wash, El Jannah, Kiddiwinks and Neptunes, while later reporting notes a proposed change to replace the swim school with a 24-hour gym. The development was court approved and broke ground in June 2025.
The Quarter - Penrith Health and Education Precinct
The Quarter is a 400-hectare specialized health and education precinct in Western Sydney, integrating Nepean Public and Private Hospitals, Western Sydney University, and TAFE NSW. The centerpiece is the $1 billion Nepean Hospital Redevelopment. Stage 2 is currently in the final year of construction, involving a seven-story clinical building featuring an expanded ICU, medical imaging, nuclear medicine, and a neonatal intensive care unit. As of March 2026, the main entry and facade are complete, with internal fit-out and road upgrades on Barber Avenue progressing toward an expected late 2026 completion.
Nepean Hospital Redevelopment
A major expansion of Nepean Hospital to meet the needs of the Penrith and Blue Mountains communities. Stage 1 delivered a 14-storey clinical tower (2021). Stage 2 is currently in construction and involves a new 7-storey clinical building connecting to the Stage 1 tower. Key features of Stage 2 include a new Intensive Care Unit, medical imaging, nuclear medicine, renal dialysis, a new paediatric unit, and a dedicated Palliative Care Unit on Level 7. The project also delivered a new Child and Adolescent Mental Health Unit (completed early 2026).As of March 2026, the building facade and main entry were unveiled, with works currently focused on internal fit-out and landscaping.
Parker Street Reserve Sport and Recreation Precinct
Multi-stage upgrade of a popular Penrith sport and recreation precinct serving an estimated 200,000 annual visitors. Stage 1 (completed 2023) delivered a new four change room amenities building, LED floodlighting, improved rugby league playing surfaces, irrigation and fencing. Stage 2 (currently in planning/design) will deliver a new playspace, refurbishment of the lower fields amenities building, car park resurfacing with accessible parking and a pedestrian crossing, sports field surface improvements, landscaping and new pathways. The project supports rugby league, cricket and athletics groups.Stage 2 is funded by $2.45 million through the NSW Government Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants Program in partnership with Penrith City Council.
Kingswood Hotel Mixed-Use Development
Approved staged mixed-use redevelopment of the Kingswood Hotel site by Iris Capital. The project includes two residential towers with 133 apartments, a rebuilt hotel with licensed hospitality venues, ground-floor retail and commercial space, basement parking and public domain improvements. The Sydney Western City Planning Panel approved DA21/0945 in June 2023. As of mid-2026 the project remains approved, with the surrounding Kingswood precinct progressing through broader strategic planning by Penrith City Council.
1,022 residents of Cambridge Gardens are employed, from a labour force of 1,064. Unemployment sits at 3.9%, with participation at 65.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.1% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 1,558, about 78% 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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Cambridge Gardens features a balanced workforce with representation across both white and blue collar jobs, with the construction sector being particularly prominent, and an unemployment rate of only 3.9%, according to AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. As of March 2026, there are 1,022 residents in employment, which is 0.2% below the Greater Sydney unemployment rate of 4.1%, while workforce participation is slightly below standard (65.6% compared to Greater Sydney's 69.1%). Based on Census responses, a high 28.6% of residents worked from home, although Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be taken into account.
Resident employment is concentrated in construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. The area shows particular specialization in construction, with an employment share that is 1.8 times the regional level. On the other hand, professional & technical roles show lower representation at 3.6% compared to the regional average of 11.5%. The heavily residential nature of the area seems to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data aggregated from broader statistical areas, over the 12 months to March 2026, labour force levels fell by 4.7% while employment declined by 4.8%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.2 percentage points. This contrasts with Greater Sydney, where employment grew by 1.9%, the labour force expanded by 1.9%, and unemployment decreased marginally. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia from May-25 can provide additional context regarding future demand within Cambridge Gardens. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to the employment mix in Cambridge Gardens suggests local employment should increase by 6.1% over five years and 12.8% over ten years (note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localized population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Cambridge Gardens is $1,950 a week (about $101,000 a year), with median personal income at $835 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $53,281 a year against an average of $60,163. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to the latest postcode level ATO data released by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, the median income among taxpayers in the suburb of Cambridge Gardens is $53,281, with an average of $60,163. This is below the national average and compares to the Greater Sydney median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $58,780 (median) and $66,372 (average) as of March 2026. According to 2021 Census figures, household, family, and personal incomes in Cambridge Gardens cluster around the 59th percentile nationally.
Distribution data shows the $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band captures 37.9% of the community (759 individuals), consistent with broader trends across the region showing 30.9% in the same category. High housing costs consume 16.6% of income, though strong earnings still place disposable income at the 61st percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 4th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Cambridge Gardens had 699 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 98% detached houses and 1% apartments. 48% are owned with a mortgage, 20% rented and 32% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $420 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month. Rent absorbs 21.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Dwelling structure within Cambridge Gardens, as evaluated at the latest Census, consisted of 98.3% houses and 1.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, and other dwelling types), compared to Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the home ownership rate in Cambridge Gardens was well above that of Sydney metro at 32.0%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (48.0%) or rented (19.9%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was well below the Sydney metro average at $2,167, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $420, compared to Sydney metro's $2,427 and $470.
Nationally, Cambridge Gardens's mortgage repayments are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially above the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Cambridge Gardens counted 699 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.8 people each. 37% are couples with children, against 28% couples without children. 17% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households dominate at 81.1% of all households, comprising 37.4% couples with children, 27.6% couples without children, and 14.4% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 18.9%, with lone person households at 17.1% and group households comprising 2.4% of the total. The median household size of 2.8 people is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
12.5% of adults in Cambridge Gardens hold a university qualification, including 9.7% with a bachelor degree and 2.1% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 33.4% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 357 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 975 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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The area faces educational hurdles, with university qualification rates (12.5%) substantially below the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%. This represents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees lead at 9.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.1%) and graduate diplomas (0.7%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 43.1% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (9.7%) and certificates (33.4%). Educational participation is notably high, with 28.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.5% in primary education, 7.8% in secondary education, and 3.6% pursuing tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Cambridge Gardens reaches 14 stops on 29 routes, timetabled for about 730 services a week. The typical home sits about 150 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 analysis reveals 14 active transport stops operating within Cambridge Gardens comprising a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 29 individual routes, collectively providing 730 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 152 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward - car remains the dominant mode at 93%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.7 per dwelling, above the regional average. A high 28.6% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions). Service frequency averages 104 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 52 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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63.9% of residents in Cambridge Gardens report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 77% of areas nationally. 6.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 50.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.6 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 data reveals substantial challenges facing Cambridge Gardens, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence, with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts, and the rate of private health cover found to be relatively low at approximately 51% of the total population (~1,017 people). This compares to 59.9% across Greater Sydney. The most common medical conditions in the area were found to be asthma and mental health issues, impacting 10.2 and 9.3% of residents, respectively, while 63.9% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney.
The working-age population faces notable health challenges with elevated chronic condition rates. The area has 18.1% of residents aged 65 and over (362 people), which is higher than the 15.5% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Cambridge Gardens is largely Australian-born, at 83.3% of residents, with 9.7% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (28.0%) and English (27.5%). 4.0% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cambridge Gardens was found to be below average in terms of cultural diversity, with 83.3% of its population born in Australia, 91.1% being citizens, and 90.3% speaking English only at home. The main religion in Cambridge Gardens was found to be Christianity, which makes up 60.1% of people in Cambridge Gardens. This compares to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Cambridge Gardens are Australian, comprising 28.0% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 17.8%, English, comprising 27.5% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 19.0%, and Irish, comprising 8.1% of the population.
Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Hungarian is notably overrepresented at 0.5% of Cambridge Gardens (vs 0.3% regionally), Maltese at 1.7% (vs 1.0%) and Polish at 1.0% (vs 0.6%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Cambridge Gardens is 36. 27.6% 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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At 36 years, Cambridge Gardens's median age is nearly matching the Greater Sydney average of 37, similarly modestly under the Australian median of 38. Relative to Greater Sydney, Cambridge Gardens has a higher concentration of 65 - 74 residents (11.1%) but fewer 55 - 64 year-olds (8.7%). Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 3.7% to 5.8% of the population. Conversely, the 55 to 64 cohort has declined from 11.0% to 8.7%. Demographic modeling suggests Cambridge Gardens's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041.
The 85+ cohort shows the strongest projected growth at 129%, adding 30 residents to reach 55. In contrast, both 5 to 14 and 45 to 54 age groups will see reduced numbers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Cambridge Gardens
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, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 2 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 — 1 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (2,030 at the 2021 Census → 2,004 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 (SAL10766). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.