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The median house price in Campsie is $2.16m, with units at $695k. House values have moved 7.9% a year compounded over five years.
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Campsie has an estimated 28,261 residents, up from 26,132 at the 2021 Census — a change of 2,129 people, or 8.1%. Growth has averaged 1.0% a year over five years. 232 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 92.0% of that increase. That puts 8,436 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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An evaluation of regional ABS population figures alongside post-Census address validations conducted by AreaSearch places the population of the suburb of Campsie at approximately 28,261 as of Aug 2026. Compared to the 2021 Census tally of 26,132 people, this represents an expansion of 2,129 people (8.1%). This estimate incorporates an AreaSearch resident population calculation of 28,191 derived from the June 2025 ABS ERP release, supplemented by 232 validated new addresses identified following the Census. The suburb of Campsie displays an elevated population density of 8,436 persons per square kilometer, positioning it within the top 10% of areas nationwide evaluated by AreaSearch and highlighting intense demand for local land.
The suburb of Campsie outpaced both its broader SA4 region and the SA3 area (5.3%) with its 8.1% post-2021 Census expansion, establishing itself as a regional growth frontrunner. Incoming overseas migration served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 92.0% of recent population additions. Demographic projections for the suburb of Campsie utilise ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 models published in 2024 (using 2022 as a base), supplemented where necessary by NSW State Government SA2 figures released in 2022 (anchored to 2021). Projected age cohort growth trends from these series are applied across all locations between 2032 and 2041. Anticipated demographic adjustments suggest local population expansion will track marginally beneath the national statistical area median, with aggregated SA2 modeling indicating the suburb of Campsie will add 2,521 persons by 2041, which constitutes an overall rise of 8.7% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
158 new dwellings have been approved in Campsie over the past five years, an average of 31 a year. That places the area in the 56th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 1 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 32 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 38% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 63, running ahead of that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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ABS building approval statistics compiled by AreaSearch show that Campsie has recorded an annual average of approximately 31 new residential approvals, representing roughly 158 homes across the last 5 financial years. During FY-25 to date, 63 approvals have been logged. Over the past 5 financial years (from FY-21 through FY-25), inbound population growth has averaged 8.6 people annually for every home constructed, creating a notable imbalance where demand exceeds new supply, which routinely fosters heightened buyer competition and price growth. Meanwhile, new residential builds carry an expected construction cost averaging $412,000, matching broader regional benchmarks.
Additionally, $1.6 million in commercial approvals has been registered during this financial year, underlining the district's predominantly residential character. Residential construction in Campsie remains subdued compared to Greater Sydney, sitting 55.0% below the regional per capita average. While building activity has gained momentum recently, this restrained volume of new pipeline stock helps sustain demand and asset values for established dwellings. Local approval rates are also lower than the national benchmark, reflecting an established market profile and potential planning or land limitations. Medium and high-density formats dominate current approvals, with townhouses or apartments making up 62.0% and detached dwellings comprising 38.0%. This leaning toward higher-density living creates accessible entry points for first-home buyers, downsizers, and property investors. Concurrently, new building approvals feature a higher proportion of detached houses than the existing housing stock recorded at the Census (22.0%), indicating persistent appetite for standalone family residences despite growing urban consolidation. Overall, there are approximately 614 people per dwelling approval, reinforcing the mature nature of the locality. Based on the most recent AreaSearch quarterly update, demographic forecasts project Campsie will expand by 2,451 residents through to 2041. Should current construction volumes persist, residential deliveries could struggle to keep pace with population growth, reinforcing competition among purchasers and sustaining upward pressure on property values.
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 21 current infrastructure and development projects inside Campsie, worth an estimated $24.3 billion. A further 64 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $44 billion. 19 are already under construction and 42 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 investment, urban planning, and development projects play a major role in shaping neighborhood performance. AreaSearch has pinpointed 46 initiatives positioned to influence the area, led by major undertakings including Sydney Metro City and Southwest, Campsie Station Metro Upgrade, Campsie Private Hospital, and Sydney Metro City & Southwest - Sydenham to Bankstown (T3 Bankstown Line Conversion).
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Sydney Metro City and Southwest
A 30km metro rail line extending the M1 Northwest Line from Chatswood to Bankstown via twin tunnels under Sydney Harbour and the CBD. The Chatswood to Sydenham section opened in August 2024, with conversion of the 13.5km Sydenham to Bankstown section scheduled for completion in late 2026. Once fully operational, the 66km corridor with 31 stations will deliver driverless metro services running every four minutes during peak periods.
Campsie Station Metro Upgrade
The Campsie Station upgrade is a critical part of the Sydney Metro City and Southwest project, transforming the T3 Bankstown Line. The project involves installing platform screen doors, level access between platforms and trains, and new lifts. As of early 2026, the project is in the final stages of construction with intensive dynamic train testing and station fit-outs. The upgrade ensures the station meets modern metro standards, providing high-frequency services every four minutes during peak periods and improved pedestrian connectivity to the surrounding precinct.
Campsie Private Hospital
A greenfield acute private hospital proposed on a 4,412 square metre site in Campsie Town Centre, with plans for around 22,478 square metres of gross floor area across 10 levels and 218 beds. The facility is intended to deliver inpatient and outpatient services including emergency, intensive care, maternity, day surgery, cardiac care, dialysis and oncology, alongside specialist consulting suites, a pharmacy, cafe and around 382 car parking spaces. It is positioned as the anchor of the emerging Campsie Health Precinct, complementing the adjacent Canterbury Public Hospital and addressing acute healthcare shortfalls in the Canterbury-Bankstown area.Planning controls (a 45.5 metre height limit and FSR of 5.1:1) have been adopted by Council via a site-specific amendment to the Local Environmental Plan and Development Control Plan. In late 2025 the developer Hailiang Property Group placed the project on the market via Colliers, inviting capital partners and hospital operators to participate in the development, ownership and operation of the hospital, with Expressions of Interest closing on 5 November 2025.
Canterbury Hospital Redevelopment
The NSW Government is investing 350 million dollars in the Canterbury Hospital Redevelopment, the largest upgrade to the hospital in more than 26 years. The project will deliver a new multi-storey clinical building containing an expanded Emergency Department, a new Intensive Care Unit, additional surgical theatres, purpose-built adult inpatient accommodation, expanded antenatal facilities, a new Diagnostic Services Unit and additional ambulatory and outpatient capacity. Improvements to clinical education, workforce training and research spaces are also included, alongside campus accessibility, landscaping and wayfinding upgrades.As of May 2026, early works have been approved and are progressing, including expansion and refurbishment of the existing antenatal department to deliver enhanced maternity care ahead of the main works. The project is in the detailed design phase, with the main works planning application expected to be lodged in mid 2026. Johnstaff Projects is project manager and Studio STH is the lead architect.
Campsie Hub
Construction of a new multi-purpose civic hub including the Campsie Library and Knowledge Centre, Customer Service Centre, community meeting spaces, civic facilities, public plaza, cafe and a standalone Music Centre with recording and rehearsal spaces. Demolition works and enabling activities have commenced ahead of the main redevelopment.
15-17 Fourth Avenue Co-Living
DA approved four-storey co-living development featuring 41 double-room studio apartments with two basement levels. This boutique co-living project provides affordable housing for young professionals and students in the growing Campsie urban precinct.
Canterbury Racecourse Place Strategy
A collaborative strategic planning project between the City of Canterbury Bankstown, the NSW Department of Planning and the Australian Turf Club (ATC). While the ATC has recently reaffirmed its commitment to racing at the site with a $10 million infrastructure investment and the return of night racing in late 2026, the strategy continues to explore long-term options for the 35-hectare site. This includes a potential $70 million, 200-unit housing development on a 1.28-hectare surplus land parcel on King Street aimed at providing community facilities and revenue for the club.
Campsie Town Centre Master Plan
The Campsie Town Centre Master Plan is a strategic vision to transform the area into a premier health, education, and lifestyle hub by 2036. As of early 2026, the project has progressed into the formal Planning Proposal and Development Control Plan (DCP) exhibition phase following a Gateway determination in January 2025. The plan facilitates approximately 5,600 new dwellings in the centre and 7,500 new jobs, leveraging the Sydney Metro City and Southwest rail link. Key features include a new civic hub, enhanced public spaces along the Cooks River, and improved pedestrian connectivity centered around Beamish Street.
14,989 residents of Campsie are employed, from a labour force of 15,701. Unemployment sits at 4.5%, with participation at 62.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 23,512, about 83% 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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AreaSearch data aggregations indicate Campsie features an educated labour pool across diverse industries, characterized by a 4.5% unemployment rate and 3.3% employment growth over the preceding year. As of March 2026, 14,989 local residents are employed. The jobless rate sits 0.4% higher than the Greater Sydney mark of 4.1%, while local labour force participation of 62.4% falls substantially behind the 68.9% recorded across Greater Sydney. Census records showed 34.1% of working residents operated from home, though this figure was influenced by Covid-19 lockdown restrictions. Resident employment is primarily centered in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and accommodation & food.
Health care & social assistance exhibits substantial local prominence, engaging workers at 1.2 times the Greater Sydney average. Conversely, professional & technical roles account for only 7.5% of the local workforce compared to 11.5% across the broader region. Census counts comparing the local working population to resident workers indicate the suburb functions predominantly as a residential community with fewer employment opportunities directly within its borders. An examination of ABS and SALM figures by AreaSearch reveals that in the year to March 2026, local employment expanded by 3.3% while the labour force grew by 3.8%, causing the unemployment rate to climb by 0.5 percentage points. Across Greater Sydney over the same timeframe, employment rose by 1.9%, the labour force increased by 1.9%, and unemployment edged downward. Projections released by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26 provide additional context regarding future employment trends in Campsie. Across nationwide benchmarks, employment is projected to expand by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% over ten years, though trajectories vary by industry. Aligning these sector projections with the local employment distribution suggests Campsie could see employment expand by 6.7% across five years and 13.8% over ten years (calculated as a weighted distribution for indicative purposes without factoring in localized population shifts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Campsie is $1,497 a week (about $78,000 a year), with median personal income at $652 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $41,495 a year against an average of $51,355. 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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Aggregated ATO postcode statistics for financial year 2023 indicate taxpayers in the suburb of Campsie generated a median income of $41,495 and an average income of $51,355, trailing national benchmarks as well as the Greater Sydney figures of $60,817 and $83,003. Applying a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 brings estimated income levels to approximately $45,777 (median) and $56,655 (average) as of March 2026. At the Census, local household earnings ranked at the 35th percentile ($1,497 weekly), with individual earnings placing at the 19th percentile.
The largest single earnings bracket encompasses 34.4% of residents earning between $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (9,721 residents), aligning closely with the 30.9% regional proportion. With just 78.0% of earnings remaining after housing outlays, affordability constraints remain pronounced, placing the area at the 27th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Campsie had 9,058 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 22% detached houses and 67% apartments. 24% are owned with a mortgage, 55% rented and 21% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $400 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month, a total housing cost higher than 75% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 26.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 30.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, housing stock in Campsie consisted of 21.8% houses and 78.2% other dwellings (incorporating semi-detached homes, apartments, and other dwellings), diverging from the Sydney metro distribution of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership stood at 21.2%, trailing Sydney metro benchmarks, while mortgaged properties accounted for 24.1% and rental housing comprised 54.7%. Typical monthly mortgage payments were $2,000, lower than the Sydney metro benchmark of $2,427, while weekly median rents were $400 compared to $470 across Sydney metro. When measured against nationwide figures, Campsie exceeds the Australian median mortgage payment of $1,863 and the national weekly rent of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Campsie counted 9,058 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 9,796 today, averaging 2.6 people each. 28% are couples with children, against 25% couples without children. 23% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.2 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the predominant living arrangement, representing 68.4% of households, structured as 28.4% couples with children, 24.5% couples without children, and 12.7% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 31.6%, consisting of 23.2% lone person households and 8.5% group households. The typical household size sits at 2.6 people, slightly beneath the Greater Sydney figure of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
33.2% of adults in Campsie hold a university qualification, including 22.4% with a bachelor degree and 9.1% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 11.4% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 1,354 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,027 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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In Campsie, tertiary education attainment stands at 33.2%, slightly below the 38.0% Greater Sydney benchmark, pointing to a competitive baseline of qualified residents. Bachelor degrees represent 22.4% of qualifications, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 9.1% and graduate diplomas at 1.7%. Vocational education accounts for 23.9% of qualifications among residents aged 15+, divided between advanced diplomas (12.5%) and certificates (11.4%). Formal study engagement is substantial across the community, with 31.5% of residents actively undertaking education. Within this cohort, 8.6% are engaged in tertiary education, 6.8% attend primary education, and 5.8% are enrolled in secondary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Campsie reaches 95 stops on 45 routes, timetabled for about 7,400 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 0.7 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 transit infrastructure across Campsie comprises 95 active stops operating across a network of bus routes. A total of 45 routes provide 7,393 weekly passenger journeys, ensuring high transit connectivity with an average walking distance of 153 meters to the closest stop. Outbound travel characterizes the local workforce, with private vehicles serving as the main commute choice at 55%, followed by 26% by train and 11% by bus. Vehicle ownership sits below regional norms at 0.7 per dwelling, while 34.1% of workers worked from home according to 2021 Census records captured during COVID-19 conditions.
Transit services maintain an average scheduling rate of 1,056 trips daily across the entire network, delivering approximately 77 weekly departures for each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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81.5% of residents in Campsie report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 81% of areas nationally. 5.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 47.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.0 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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Evaluations by AreaSearch regarding mortality and chronic conditions highlight favorable health metrics in Campsie, marked by an exceptionally low presence of common illnesses across all demographics. Private health insurance participation is low, encompassing roughly 47% of the total population (~13,370 people), whereas coverage reaches 59.9% across Greater Sydney and 55.7% nationally. Diabetes and mental health issues represent the most prevalent diagnosed conditions locally, affecting 4.9% and 4.2% of residents respectively. Conversely, 81.5% of the community reported having no medical conditions, exceeding the 74.6% proportion across Greater Sydney. Older residents aged 65 and over make up 14.2% of the local population (4,013 people), slightly below the 15.5% recorded across Greater Sydney, with senior health indicators tracking strongly against national benchmarks.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
69.1% of Campsie residents were born overseas and 78.1% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 99% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Chinese (32.8%) and English (6.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity is pronounced in Campsie, where 69.1% of the population was born overseas and 78.1% speak a non-English language in their homes. Christianity represents the leading religious affiliation at 34.9% of residents. In addition, Buddhism shows substantial local concentration, accounting for 12.4% of the population compared to 4.1% across Greater Sydney. Examining parental country of birth, the primary ancestries in Campsie include Chinese at 32.8% (well above the 8.4% regional share), Other ancestries at 24.4% (above the 16.0% regional level), and English at 6.7% (notably beneath the 19.0% recorded regionally).
Other communities show elevated local shares, including Korean at 3.2% (against 1.1% regionally), Lebanese at 5.2% (against 2.6%), and Vietnamese at 3.7% (against 1.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Campsie is 35. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 36.4% 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 suburb of Campsie maintains a youthful demographic structure. Adults aged 25 - 44 account for 39.6% of residents as at August 2026, outpacing the 31.4% recorded across Greater Sydney, whereas children and young adults (0 - 24) comprise 23.9% relative to 30.4% regionally. AreaSearch assesses the median age at 35 as at August 2026, down from 36 at the 2021 Census and below the Greater Sydney Census median of 37. The most notable post-Census movement has occurred among young to middle aged adults, expanding from 37.0% to an estimated 39.6%.
Looking toward 2041, senior cohorts aged 65+ are forecast to generate the largest net increase, rising by 2,191 (55%) to 6,204, while young to middle aged adults and children and young adults are expected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Campsie
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 | Aug 2026 2 months ago all 21 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 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 — 232 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (26,132 at the 2021 Census → 28,261 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 (SAL10781). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.