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SAL boundaries are defined by Australia Post and the Australian Bureau of Statistics to represent commonly-known suburb names used in postal addresses.
Statistical Areas (SA2) are designed for census data collection and may combine multiple suburbs or use different geographic boundaries. For comprehensive analysis, consider reviewing both boundary types if available.
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The median house price in Canterbury (NSW) is $2.10m, with units at $750k. House values have moved 7.0% a year compounded over five years.
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Canterbury (NSW) has an estimated 10,007 residents, up from 9,430 at the 2021 Census — a change of 577 people, or 6.1%. Growth has averaged 1.1% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 77.0% of that increase. That puts 5,054 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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Following an assessment of recent ABS population statistics across the wider region alongside newly confirmed addresses recorded by AreaSearch following the Census, the suburb of Canterbury (NSW) has an estimated resident count of approximately 10,007 as of Aug 2026. Relative to the 2021 Census tally of 9,430 people, this represents an expansion of 577 people (6.1%). This updated figure stems from AreaSearch's baseline calculation of 9,929 residents utilizing the ABS June 2025 ERP release, coupled with 45 validated new addresses identified after the Census count. With 5,054 persons per square kilometer, the locality places within the upper 10% of nationwide territories evaluated by AreaSearch, underscoring intense local land demand.
Over the prior ten years, the suburb of Canterbury (NSW) sustained steady expansion with a 2.9% compound annual growth rate that outstripped Greater Sydney. Net overseas migration served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 77.0% of total inbound population gains over recent intervals. Projections generated by ABS/Geoscience Australia (published in 2024 using 2022 as baseline data) form the foundation of AreaSearch's SA2-level modeling, supplemented by 2022 NSW State Government SA2 releases (utilizing a 2021 baseline) where coverage gaps exist. In addition, age-specific growth distributions from these sources are integrated across all locations spanning 2032 to 2041. In light of anticipated demographic adjustments, population expansion in the suburb of Canterbury (NSW) is projected to track marginally beneath the median of AreaSearch study areas, gaining 1,069 persons by 2041 under regional SA2 aggregations, which constitutes an overall 16-year increase of 9.9%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
146 new dwellings have been approved in Canterbury (NSW) over the past five years, an average of 29 a year. That is 3.0 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 27 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 19% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 20, 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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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS residential approval statistics compiled at the local level, Canterbury has averaged approximately 29 residential building permits per annum, amounting to roughly 146 homes throughout the prior 5 financial years. Within FY-25 to date, 20 approvals have been documented. With an influx of 3.4 new residents annually per completed dwelling over the past 5 financial years (spanning FY-21 to FY-25), structural demand continues to outstrip construction volume, generally placing upward pressure on values and intensifying buyer competition, while average dwelling construction costs stand at $451,000, aligning with regional norms.
Concurrently, non-residential building approvals totaling $8.3 million have been registered in the current financial year, reinforcing the predominantly residential footprint of the suburb. Dwelling approvals are split between detached residences at 19.0% and medium-to-high density formats (apartments or townhouses) at 81.0%. This emphasis on higher-density construction offers accessible price points that cater to first-home purchasers, downsizers, and property investors. A ratio of approximately 760 people per approval further reflects the suburb's established, infill profile. Based on the most recent AreaSearch quarterly release, forward projections anticipate an addition of 991 residents across Canterbury through to 2041. Although residential construction activity is progressing in step with projected demographic growth, prospective purchasers may experience heightened market competition as the local population expands.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Canterbury (NSW)
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 11 current infrastructure and development projects inside Canterbury (NSW), worth an estimated $440 million. A further 79 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $46 billion. 22 are already under construction and 37 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation and communities, precincts & urban renewal. 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, town planning initiatives, and major capital works exert a profound influence on an area's trajectory. AreaSearch has identified 25 key infrastructure undertakings expected to influence the community. Notable initiatives encompass the Sydney Metro City and Southwest, Canterbury Leisure & Aquatic Centre, 186-206 Canterbury Road Mixed-Use Development, and Tasker Park Precinct Upgrades, with the primary works outlined in the accompanying details.
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Canterbury Leisure and Aquatic Centre
The redevelopment of the 1960s Canterbury Aquatic Centre into a premier regional facility. The project features a new 50m outdoor heated pool, a 25m indoor heated pool, a warm water therapy pool with spa, a children's water play area, and a 24/7 gym. It also includes sauna facilities, allied health suites, a cafe, and accessible Changing Places facilities. Designed by Williams Ross Architects and constructed by Lipman, the project emphasizes accessibility and community integration within Tasker Park.
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.
Canterbury Town Centre Upgrade
Comprehensive Canterbury town centre revitalisation programme led by Canterbury-Bankstown Council. Completed works include the $9 million Canterbury Road shared path underpass upgrade (opened December 2024) and intersection upgrade at Canterbury Road and Charles Street. Active construction now focuses on the new Canterbury Leisure and Aquatic Centre at 17 Phillips Avenue (featuring a 50-metre Olympic outdoor pool, fitness facilities, water play area and grandstand) with a $44.6 million contract value and completion expected late 2026, alongside Tasker Park rejuvenation.
Tasker Park Precinct Upgrades
Comprehensive transformation of Tasker Park to create a world-class recreational precinct. Key features include a new bridge over the Cooks River, a destination play space with climbing towers, a dinky track for scooters, a full basketball court, and exercise equipment. The project aligns with the new Canterbury Leisure and Aquatic Centre to improve connectivity to Canterbury Town Centre.
Earlwood Town Centre Safety Improvements
Canterbury-Bankstown Council is delivering road safety improvements throughout Earlwood Town Centre, including a permanent 40 km/h High Pedestrian Activity Area, new signage and traffic calming measures to improve pedestrian safety. The proposal was adopted by Council in December 2023 and progressed into construction as part of the NSW Government Safer Speeds Program.
186-206 Canterbury Road Mixed-Use Development
Mixed-use development comprising three 15-storey buildings above a 3-storey podium. The podium will include ground floor commercial and retail uses. The project features 471 dwellings, with 236 designated as affordable housing managed by Pacific Community Housing for 15 years. It also includes new through-site pedestrian links, a central publicly accessible open space, and rooftop communal areas.
Canterbury Transport Oriented Development (TOD)
State-led Transport-Oriented Development (TOD) around Canterbury Station, delivered as part of the wider Canterbury Local Centre Redevelopment. The project will create a high-density, mixed-use precinct with residential (approx. 320 dwellings), commercial, and retail components. It is designed to maximize public transport accessibility and reduce car dependency, with draft planning controls advanced in October 2024.
Belmore Sydney Metro Station Upgrade
The upgrade of the 130-year-old Belmore Station is part of the Sydney Metro City and Southwest project. It involves converting the existing T3 Bankstown Line to metro standards, featuring the installation of platform screen doors, mechanical gap fillers for level access, and heritage restoration of station buildings. As of May 2026, the project is in the final testing and commissioning phase, with intensive weekend closures scheduled through July to facilitate trial running and system integration before services commence in the second half of 2026.
5,642 residents of Canterbury (NSW) are employed, from a labour force of 5,899. Unemployment sits at 4.4%, with participation at 68.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 8,025, about 80% 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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Canterbury possesses a highly qualified resident workforce with substantial representation in professional services disciplines, alongside an unemployment rate of 4.4% and generally steady labor market conditions over the prior twelve months, according to AreaSearch's regional analysis. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 5,642, with the jobless rate tracking 0.2% above Greater Sydney's 4.1% and participation closely matching the metropolitan benchmark of 68.9%. Census records indicate that 50.7% of local workers operated from home, though this metric was influenced by Covid-19 health restrictions. The primary employment sectors for local workers are health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and retail trade.
The resident base demonstrates notable specialization in accommodation & food, where employment concentration is 1.5 times the wider regional baseline. In contrast, construction registers a lower presence at 6.8% relative to the metropolitan benchmark of 8.6%. Given the disparity between resident workers and local workplace positions at the Census, the suburb functions primarily as a residential catchment with limited internal employment generation. AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS figures over the 12 months leading to March 2026 indicates a 0.1% rise in the local labor pool alongside a 0.2% decrease in employment, which together elevated the unemployment rate by 0.2 percentage points. Conversely, Greater Sydney registered a 1.9% expansion in employment and a 1.9% increase in labor force size, accompanied by a slight drop in unemployment. Broader labor demand trajectory can be assessed using national employment outlook data from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26. Projected across five-year and ten-year horizons against the local industry baseline, national employment is anticipated to climb 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, with performance varying widely across industries. Applying these sector-level trends to Canterbury's resident profile implies potential local employment expansion of 6.9% across five years and 14.0% across ten years (representing an illustrative weighting model that excludes localized population adjustments).
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Median household income in Canterbury (NSW) is $1,882 a week (about $98,000 a year), with median personal income at $852 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $50,514 a year against an average of $65,616. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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ATO postcode statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 place Canterbury's earnings slightly beneath the national benchmark, recording a median income of $50,514 and an average income of $65,616. Across Greater Sydney, corresponding benchmarks reached a median income of $60,817 and an average income of $83,003. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach roughly $55,727 (median) and $72,388 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census shows local household, family, and personal income bands centered near the 58th percentile across Australia.
The dominant earning bracket contains 38.0% of local earners making between $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (3,802 residents), comparable to the broader metropolitan proportion of 30.9%. Residential outlays absorb 20.2% of earnings, yet healthy overall compensation maintains disposable income around the 53rd percentile, while the SEIFA index assigns the suburb to the 7th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Canterbury (NSW) had 3,613 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 29% detached houses and 63% apartments. 30% are owned with a mortgage, 49% rented and 21% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $470 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,200 a month, a total housing cost higher than 89% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 25.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census records indicate that Canterbury's residential landscape was composed of 29.3% separate houses alongside 70.6% semi-detached, apartment, and other dwelling types, whereas metropolitan Sydney recorded 55.9% houses and 44.1% attached or multi-unit dwellings. Full home ownership was lower than the metropolitan standard at 21.4%, with remaining properties held under a mortgage (29.5%) or rented (49.1%). Typical monthly mortgage payments stood at $2,200, below the Greater Sydney standard of $2,427, while typical weekly rent matched the wider metropolitan benchmark of $470. Relative to national figures, Canterbury's mortgage obligations sit well above the Australian median of $1,863, and rents remain substantially higher than the countrywide standard of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Canterbury (NSW) counted 3,613 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,834 today, averaging 2.5 people each. 28% are couples with children, against 28% couples without children. 24% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.1 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the majority of living arrangements at 68.7% of all households, encompassing couples with children at 28.4%, couples without children at 27.5%, and single parent families at 10.8%. Non-family living structures comprise 31.3%, consisting of lone person residences at 24.4% and group households at 6.9%. The average household size of 2.5 people sits beneath the Greater Sydney norm of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
42.7% of adults in Canterbury (NSW) hold a university qualification, including 28.2% with a bachelor degree and 12.1% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 13.5% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 1,333 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,055 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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Educational qualifications across Canterbury exceed broader benchmarks, as 42.7% of residents aged 15+ hold tertiary degrees compared with 30.4% across Australia and 32.2% across NSW. This high level of academic attainment supports strong engagement in knowledge-focused industries. Bachelor degrees represent 28.2% of credentials, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 12.1% and graduate diplomas at 2.4%. Vocational pathways are also widely held, with 25.2% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational certifications, divided between advanced diplomas (11.7%) and certificates (13.5%). Formal study engagement is substantial throughout the community, with 31.0% of the population actively attending an educational institution.
This proportion comprises 8.4% studying at the tertiary level, 6.9% attending primary school, and 5.6% enrolled in secondary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Canterbury (NSW) reaches 66 stops on 35 routes, timetabled for about 4,200 services a week. The typical home sits about 140 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.8 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 network data records 66 operational transit stops across Canterbury consisting of bus services. These facilities are connected by 35 separate transit routes, generating a combined volume of 4,193 weekly passenger trips. Transit access is ranked as excellent, with typical walking distances of 136 meters to the nearest boarding point. Due to the area's residential orientation, commuter flows head predominantly outward, with private vehicle travel accounting for 62%, followed by 24% by train and 8% by bus. Vehicle ownership sits at an average of 0.8 per dwelling, below wider metropolitan levels.
Census records from 2021 showed that 50.7% of workers worked from home, which may reflect prevailing COVID-19 settings. Transit service density delivers a daily average of 599 trips across the complete network, representing roughly 63 weekly trips per individual stop.
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79.3% of residents in Canterbury (NSW) report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 80% of areas nationally. 4.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.8 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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AreaSearch health metrics, incorporating chronic illness prevalence and mortality indicators, show exceptionally favorable well-being measures across Canterbury, characterized by minimal rates of common chronic ailments across age brackets. Private healthcare coverage is marginally higher than the median SA2 baseline, encompassing roughly 53% of the community (~5,292 people), compared with 59.9% throughout Greater Sydney. The two most widely reported chronic health conditions in the community are mental health conditions and asthma, affecting 6.0 and 5.0% of the population, respectively, while 79.3% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, outperforming the Greater Sydney rate of 74.6%.
Older residents aged 65 and over make up 12.2% of the local population (1,220 people), below the Greater Sydney proportion of 15.5%. Well-being among senior residents is particularly notable, achieving nationwide rankings that surpass the overall community profile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
55.2% of Canterbury (NSW) residents were born overseas and 60.4% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 95% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Chinese (14.0%) and English (11.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Canterbury ranks among the nation's most multicultural communities, with 60.4% of residents using a language other than English at home and 55.2% born overseas. Christianity represents the most common religious affiliation at 43.8% of the local population. Buddhism displays the most pronounced local concentration, accounting for 8.4% of residents compared to 4.1% across Greater Sydney. Examining parental heritage, the leading ancestral backgrounds in Canterbury are Other at 24.1% (substantially above the metropolitan level of 16.0%), Chinese at 14.0% (well above the regional 8.4%), and English at 11.1% (notably beneath the metropolitan benchmark of 19.0%).
Clear divergence from broader regional distributions also appears across other backgrounds: Greek ancestry represents 6.4% locally (versus 1.9% across the region), Vietnamese stands at 4.5% (versus 1.8%), and Lebanese comprises 3.8% (versus 2.6%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Canterbury (NSW) is 34, younger than 82% of areas nationally. 35.1% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The age profile in the suburb of Canterbury (NSW) leans noticeably younger than regional averages. Adults in the 25 - 44 bracket make up 41.8% of the community as at August 2026, compared to 31.4% throughout Greater Sydney, while younger residents and children aged 0 - 24 represent 25.2%, versus 30.4% regionally. AreaSearch assesses the median age at 34 as at August 2026, matching the 2021 Census baseline and sitting 3 years below the Greater Sydney median of 37 recorded during that Census. The most noticeable cohort shift since the Census occurred among older residents (65+), rising from 10.9% to an estimated 12.2%.
By 2041, seniors and retirees are projected to drive the majority of demographic expansion, increasing by 538 residents (44%) to reach a total of 1,759, while the 25 - 44 age cohort is forecast to decline over that duration.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Canterbury (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
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 last 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 | Aug 2026 last month all 11 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago 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 — 45 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (9,430 at the 2021 Census → 10,007 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 (SAL10796). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.