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The median house price in Catherine Field is $1.23m, with units at $902k. House values have moved 11.5% a year compounded over five years.
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Catherine Field has an estimated 5,151 residents, up from 2,609 at the 2021 Census — a change of 2,542 people, or 97.4%. Growth has averaged 16.1% a year over five years, faster than 99% of areas nationally. 701 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 79.0% of that increase. That puts 500 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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Demographic assessments incorporating post-Census address validations by AreaSearch alongside broader ABS updates place the population of the suburb of Catherine Field at roughly 5,151 as of Aug 2026. This marks an expansion of 2,542 people (97.4%) from the 2021 Census baseline of 2,609 people. Such growth builds upon the June 2025 ABS ERP release indicating 5,097 residents, supplemented by 701 validated new addresses registered after the Census. With a population density standing at 499 persons per square kilometer, the suburb of Catherine Field offers generous living space and considerable capacity for future expansion.
The suburb of Catherine Field surpassed both Greater Sydney and the state (7.3%) with its 97.4% surge since the 2021 census, establishing itself as a standout growth corridor. Interstate migration served as the primary growth engine by supplying roughly 79.0% of recent population additions, complemented by positive contributions from natural increase and overseas arrivals. Projections utilised by AreaSearch originate from the 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia dataset using 2022 as a base, supplemented where necessary by NSW State Government SA2 figures released in 2022 using 2021 as a base. Age-specific trajectory rates across these models are incorporated for the 2032 to 2041 timeframe. Driven by strong demographic momentum, future growth for the suburb of Catherine Field ranks within the top 10 percent of national areas, with aggregated SA2 modelling pointing to an addition of 8,277 persons to 2041, representing an overall rise of 159.6% across the 16 years.
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544 new dwellings have been approved in Catherine Field over the past five years, an average of 108 a year. That places the area in the 99th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 21 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 75 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 93% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 146, 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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According to statistical area building approval records analysed by AreaSearch, residential approvals in Catherine Field have run at an annual average of about 108 dwellings, accumulating to approximately 544 homes across the preceding 5 financial years. In FY-25 to date, 146 approvals have been logged. Over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), incoming population averaged 7 people annually per newly constructed dwelling, creating an environment where demand outpaces new supply and historically drives up buyer competition and values, with new homes registering an average construction value of $538,000.
Additionally, commercial building approvals reached $2.6 million this financial year, underscoring the area's predominantly residential character. Per capita construction activity in Catherine Field aligns closely with the Greater Sydney average, preserving market equilibrium relative to the wider metropolitan area. Activity significantly outpaces the national benchmark, reflecting substantial builder confidence. Residential construction is heavily weighted toward standalone houses at 93.0%, while medium and high-density housing accounts for 7.0%, reinforcing the traditional low-density suburban fabric tailored to families desiring spacious living. With approximately 36 people per approval, Catherine Field demonstrates the hallmarks of an active development corridor. Forecasts indicate Catherine Field will welcome an additional 8,223 residents through to 2041 based on the most recent AreaSearch quarterly release. Should building delivery maintain its present trajectory, new housing additions may fall short of demographic expansion, likely heightening purchaser competition and sustaining upward pressure on property prices.
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 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Catherine Field, worth an estimated $153 million. A further 119 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $49.3 billion. 44 are already under construction and 45 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics 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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Capital investments, town planning frameworks, and major civic works play a defining role in shaping local growth. AreaSearch has pinpointed 37 active and proposed infrastructure projects positioned to influence the surrounding region. Notable developments include The Greens Gledswood Hills, Gledswood Hills High School, Prospect South to Macarthur (ProMac), and the Camden Valley Way and Liz Kernohan Drive Upgrade, with the most impactful undertakings listed below.
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Gledswood Hills High School
NSW Government project delivering a new permanent public high school for the Gledswood Hills and Gregory Hills growth area. The permanent campus is planned to serve up to 1,000 students and include modern classrooms, specialist support classrooms, science, wood and metal work, food technology, music and visual arts workshops, a multi-purpose hall, sports and recreation facilities, sports courts, playing field, landscaping, COLA, library, canteen and administration facilities. A temporary high school opened in Term 1 2025 beside Gregory Hills Public School while permanent works continue, with the permanent school due to open for the 2027 school year subject to approvals.
Camden Valley Way and Liz Kernohan Drive Upgrade
A $32.7 million tri-funded road upgrade in Elderslie improving traffic flow, safety and connectivity for the fast-growing Macarthur region. Works include: extension of Liz Kernohan Drive to Camden Valley Way with a new signalised intersection at Kirkham Lane; upgrade of the Hilder Street and Camden Valley Way intersection to a two-lane roundabout; and widening of Camden Valley Way between Kirkham Lane and Hilder Street to two lanes in each direction, raised to reduce flood risk.Funded by the NSW Government ($14.9M Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants), Federal Government ($6.4M Western Sydney Infrastructure Plan Round 4), and Camden Council developer contributions ($11.4M). Construction commenced November 2025 and is expected to complete by mid-2027.
Atura Oran Park
Atura Oran Park is a 6-level urban lifestyle hotel currently under construction in Sydney's South West. The development features 184 design-led guest rooms, extensive conference and meeting facilities, and an outdoor pool with a terrace. The ground floor will house nine retail tenancies along with a restaurant and bar. Developed by Greenfields Development Company in partnership with EVT, the hotel is a key component of the Oran Park Podium precinct expansion, designed to serve the rapid population growth and the future Western Sydney Airport.As of early 2026, internal fit-outs and facade installations are well advanced.
Marian's Mana Urban Village
A prestigious master-planned urban village within Oran Park developed by Greenfields Development Company. The precinct features architecturally designed homes, townhouses, and land lots centered around community parks, landscaped pedestrian pathways, and Ron's Creek. Designed for a tranquil lifestyle, the village offers walkable access to the Oran Park Town Centre and its expanding retail and civic amenities.
Residential Land Release Tranche 41-3
Tranche 41-3 is a residential land release in the Oran Park masterplanned community, featuring lots integrated with open spaces and public reserves. The development provides family-friendly housing options with modern infrastructure, located within walking distance of Jack Brabham Reserve and approximately 1km from local primary and high schools. It is part of a larger growth precinct designed to offer sustainable urban living with easy access to the Oran Park Town Centre.
Gledswood Hills Masterplanned Community
A 320-hectare masterplanned community by Sekisui House Australia based on the Japanese 'satoyama' concept of harmony between people and nature. The development features high-end SHAWOOD homes, the premium Norman Estates precinct in partnership with Greg Norman, and a future 7.5-hectare heritage-inspired retail village named The Yards. The project includes 40 hectares of parkland, 50km of pedestrian and cycle pathways, and the Gledswood Hills Primary School. While many residential stages are complete and occupied, final precincts and the mixed-use retail hub remain under construction or in detailed planning as of 2026.
The Greens Gledswood Hills
A $100 million, 40-hectare recreation, hospitality and tourism precinct being developed by Wests Group Macarthur on the former El Caballo Blanco site at Gledswood Hills. The Greens will feature a 56-bay, two-level golf driving range, a nine-hole par-3 course designed by Greg Norman, a 27-hole mini-golf course, a 1,200-seat dining precinct with bars, restaurants and dessert parlour, and a 400 square metre children's arcade and play centre. Design references honour the site's El Caballo Blanco heritage and include Indigenous cultural elements.The venue is expected to create close to 200 jobs and open in late 2027.
Oran Park Health Precinct Stage 3
Stage 3 of the Oran Park Integrated Health Hub, a 6,000sqm purpose-built medical facility forming the final stage of the $200 million health precinct. Stages 1 and 2 are complete, delivering GPs, community health, Karitane, allied health and pathology services. Stage 3 will add day surgery, chemotherapy, oncology and specialist consulting suites delivered through public health. A separate full-service private hospital campus is also in the initial planning stages. The precinct serves Sydney's fastest-growing South West Growth Area, with Oran Park forecast to reach a population of 50,000 by 2041.
2,839 residents of Catherine Field are employed, from a labour force of 2,939. Unemployment sits at 3.4%, with participation at 77.1%. 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, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 3,816, about 74% 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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Catherine Field possesses an accomplished labour pool, highlighted by a notable concentration in building trades, a minimal 3.4% unemployment rate, and a 7.1% increase in employment over the preceding year according to aggregated AreaSearch data. Employed local residents reached 2,839 as of March 2026, while the jobless rate sits 0.7% beneath the Greater Sydney benchmark of 4.1%, and labour force participation is exceptionally high at 77.1% versus 68.9% across Greater Sydney. Census records reveal that 31.1% of workers operated from home, an outcome influenced by prevailing Covid-19 restrictions. The primary sectors providing jobs to local workers are construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade.
Construction represents a distinct core capability, capturing an employment share 1.9 times that seen across the broader region. In contrast, professional & technical roles account for merely 4.9% of the local workforce compared to 11.5% in Greater Sydney. The disparity between resident workers and local employment figures suggests that this largely residential setting provides limited workplace opportunities within its own boundaries. Aggregated ABS and SALM figures evaluated by AreaSearch show that in the twelve months to March 2026, total employment expanded by 7.1% alongside a 7.7% rise in the labour pool, which pushed unemployment up by 0.6 percentage points. Over the same span across Greater Sydney, jobs grew by 1.9%, the labour force increased by 1.9%, and unemployment fell marginally. Broader sector outlooks from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide context on potential future staffing trends for Catherine Field across five- and ten-year horizons. Nationally, employment is projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though sectoral rates vary widely. Aligning these national trajectories with the local industry breakdown indicates local jobs could grow by 6.1% over five years and 12.6% over ten years, noting this represents an unadjusted weighted extrapolation for illustrative use rather than a localized population forecast.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Catherine Field is $2,316 a week (about $120,000 a year), with median personal income at $885 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $58,345 a year against an average of $66,995. 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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Postcode-level ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 show Catherine Field recorded a median taxpayer earnings figure of $58,345 and an average of $66,995, aligning closely with national averages while trailing Greater Sydney's median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Accounting for a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach roughly $64,366 for median earnings and $73,909 for average earnings as of March 2026. In the 2021 Census, weekly household earnings sat at the 84th percentile with $2,316. The most populated income tier is $1,500 - 2,999, containing 38.9% of residents (2,003 people), mirroring broader metropolitan patterns where 30.9% occupy this bracket.
Affluence is evident with 31.9% of households collecting weekly incomes above $3,000, which underpins consumer demand. While mortgage and rental costs absorb 16.2% of income, disposable earnings remain in the 82nd percentile, placing the local SEIFA income score in the 7th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Catherine Field had 762 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 97% detached houses and 0% apartments. 45% are owned with a mortgage, 22% rented and 33% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $520 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,500 a month, a total housing cost higher than 88% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 22.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.9%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential stock in Catherine Field at the latest Census consisted overwhelmingly of separate houses at 96.9%, with remaining dwellings (including semi-detached properties, units, and other structures) comprising 3.1%, contrasting with metropolitan Sydney's profile of 55.9% standalone houses and 44.1% alternate dwelling types. Outright home ownership stood at 32.7%, well above metropolitan levels, while 45.4% of properties were held under a mortgage and 21.8% were occupied by tenants. Typical monthly mortgage payments were $2,500 and median weekly rent was $520, exceeding the Sydney metro benchmarks of $2,427 and $470 respectively. Compared to Australia-wide figures, mortgage repayments substantially surpass the national median of $1,863, and weekly rents track well above the $375 national standard.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Catherine Field counted 762 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,504 today, averaging 3.3 people each. 48% are couples with children, more than in 92% of areas nationally, against 29% couples without children. 10% 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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Families constitute the vast majority of local households at 87.7%, made up of couples with children (47.5%), childless couples (28.5%), and single parents (10.5%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 12.3%, divided between single-person residences at 10.1% and group living situations at 2.4%. Typical household occupancy stands at 3.3 people, exceeding the 2.7 average recorded across Greater Sydney.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
20.9% of adults in Catherine Field hold a university qualification, including 14.8% with a bachelor degree and 4.9% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 83% of areas nationally. A further 25.4% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Educational attainment reveals lower university completion rates in the locality, with 20.9% holding higher education qualifications compared to the Greater Sydney figure of 38.0%, presenting a clear target for educational programs. Among degree holders, bachelor qualifications are most prevalent at 14.8%, with postgraduate degrees at 4.9% and graduate diplomas at 1.2%. Vocational and technical qualifications are widely held, with 37.0% of individuals aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, including 11.6% with advanced diplomas and 25.4% with certificates. Participation across educational institutions is substantial, as 28.7% of the local population is actively undertaking formal study.
This student cohort comprises 10.3% attending primary school, 7.5% enrolled in secondary school, and 4.2% engaged in tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Catherine Field reaches 36 stops on 15 routes, timetabled for about 810 services a week. The typical home sits about 480 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 2.2 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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The local transit network in Catherine Field features 36 operating bus stops connecting to 15 designated routes, which together deliver 810 weekly passenger trips. Transit access is ranked as moderate, with dwellings positioned an average of 482 meters from their closest boarding point. Given the residential profile, daily travel is oriented outward, with private vehicles serving as the primary mode of travel for 91% of commuters and rail capturing 7%. Vehicle ownership sits above the regional standard at an average of 2.2 per home, while 31.1% of workers logged working from home during the 2021 Census amidst pandemic conditions.
Transit services maintain an average volume of 115 daily trips across the combined network, translating to roughly 22 weekly services at each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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77.1% of residents in Catherine Field report no long-term health condition. 4.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 53.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.2 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators across Catherine Field present encouraging outcomes, as mortality figures and condition diagnoses tracked by AreaSearch align with broader Australian norms, showing subdued rates of common illnesses among both youth and older demographics. Private medical insurance coverage sits slightly above typical SA2 levels, encompassing roughly 53% of all residents (~2,752 people), compared to 59.9% recorded across Greater Sydney. Arthritis and mental health concerns represent the most frequently reported conditions locally, present in 6.5 and 5.8% of the populace respectively, while 77.1% reported being free from long-term illnesses compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney.
Working-age cohorts exhibit robust general wellness with minimal chronic illness. Seniors aged 65 and over constitute 6.0% of the community (309 people), markedly below the 15.5% share across Greater Sydney, and elderly residents maintain above-average health metrics broadly consistent with nationwide benchmarks.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
29.5% of Catherine Field residents were born overseas and 36.0% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (17.4%) and English (14.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Catherine Field exceeds that of most regional areas, with overseas-born individuals making up 29.5% of the community and 36.0% of households speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity forms the dominant religious affiliation, representing 68.5% of local inhabitants, significantly above the 49.2% recorded across Greater Sydney. Examining parental country of birth, the primary ancestries reported across Catherine Field are Australian (17.4%), Other (16.7%), and English (14.3%). Specific European heritage groups show pronounced concentrations compared to regional averages, notably Maltese at 6.1% (compared to 1.0% regionally), Italian at 13.3% (against 3.4%), and Serbian at 1.5% (versus 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Catherine Field is 30, younger than 86% of areas nationally. That is 3 years younger than at the 2021 Census. 33.3% 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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Catherine Field represents an area heavily oriented toward young family formation. Estimates by AreaSearch for August 2026 indicate that young to middle-aged adults aged 25 - 44 account for 39.2% of the local population, compared to 31.4% throughout Greater Sydney, whereas seniors and retirees aged 65+ make up 6.0% against a regional benchmark of 15.5%. As of August 2026, the estimated median age is 30, a decline from 33 recorded at the 2021 Census, placing it 7 years younger than Greater Sydney's median of 37 and well under the national median of 38 from that same Census.
The most noticeable demographic shift since the Census occurred in the 25 - 44 cohort, rising from 31.8% to 39.2%. By 2041, this young to middle-aged bracket is projected to generate the largest numerical increase, adding 2,886 residents (143%) to reach 4,905, while the 45 - 64 age category is anticipated to expand at the fastest percentage rate, increasing 271% to 3,174 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Catherine Field
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) | 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 | Apr 2026 5 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 Apr 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 — 701 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (2,609 at the 2021 Census → 5,151 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 (SAL10855). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.