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The median house price in Claremont Meadows is $1.22m, with units at $900k. House values have moved 8.4% a year compounded over five years.
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Claremont Meadows has an estimated 5,579 residents, up from 5,177 at the 2021 Census — a change of 402 people, or 7.8%. Growth has averaged 1.3% a year over five years. 123 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 44.0% of that increase. That puts 1,835 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to calculations of ABS demographic figures for the region and new residential locations verified by AreaSearch after the Census, the suburb of Claremont Meadows has a population projected to be roughly 5,579 in May 2026. This represents a rise of 402 people (7.8%) from the 2021 Census, which registered a count of 5,177 people. This shift is calculated from a resident base of 5,544, determined by AreaSearch following analysis of the most recent ABS ERP statistics (June 2025) along with 123 validated new addresses registered since the Census. Such a population size results in a density of 1,835 persons per square kilometer, which exceeds the typical figure across nationwide spots evaluated by AreaSearch.
The 7.8% expansion rate of the suburb of Claremont Meadows since the 2021 census was greater than the wider SA4 region (6.0%) and the state overall, positioning it as a local growth frontrunner. The demographic gains in the area were mainly stimulated by incoming overseas arrivals, accounting for roughly 44.0% of the aggregate population increase in recent times, though natural increases and interstate migration also recorded positive contributions. AreaSearch incorporates ABS and Geoscience Australia demographic forecasts for individual SA2 units, published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline. For SA2 territories lacking this coverage, projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 with a 2021 baseline are substituted. Projected growth patterns by age classification from these datasets are applied to all regions spanning the years 2032 to 2041. Reviewing future demographics, a substantial expansion within the top quarter of territories evaluated by AreaSearch is anticipated, with the location projected to add 1,648 individuals by 2041 using consolidated SA2-level estimates, showing a 28.9% overall rise across the 16 years.
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98 new dwellings have been approved in Claremont Meadows over the past five years, an average of 19 a year. That places the area in the 74th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 3 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 23 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 74% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 18, broadly in line with 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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Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS building approval records mapped from local data, the suburb of Claremont Meadows averages approximately 19 housing approvals annually, translating to an estimated 98 residences over the previous 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, 17 approvals have been logged. With an average of 3.5 new residents annually for each home constructed during the previous 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), demand is outstripping supply by a wide margin, which generally drives up prices and intensifies buyer competition, with new residences constructed at an average value of $402,000.
Additionally, commercial development projects worth $16.3 million have been approved during the current financial year, pointing to steady commercial building activity. Compared with Greater Sydney, the suburb of Claremont Meadows exhibits approximately two-thirds the volume of new home approvals per capita, placing it in the 80th percentile of locations analyzed nationwide, even though construction activity has accelerated recently. New projects comprise 74.0% freestanding houses and 26.0% townhouses or multi-dwelling units, maintaining the local residential character with a preference for detached homes that draw buyers looking for space. This represents a distinct shift from historical residential patterns (presently 93.0% houses), indicating a reduction in available greenfield land while aligning with changing lifestyle choices and housing affordability constraints. With approximately 144 individuals for each approved dwelling, the suburb of Claremont Meadows displays the hallmarks of a developing corridor. Long-term forecasts indicate the suburb of Claremont Meadows will gain 1,613 residents by 2041 (utilizing the most recent AreaSearch quarterly projections). With the current pace of construction, housing availability could struggle to match demographic growth, which may intensify competition among buyers and underpin rising valuations.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 3 current infrastructure and development projects inside Claremont Meadows, worth an estimated $3.03 billion. A further 58 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $74.8 billion. 22 are already under construction and 22 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans transport & logistics, residential development 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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Few elements impact local real estate dynamics as much as updates to neighborhood infrastructure, major engineering works, and zoning changes. In total, 15 projects have been highlighted by AreaSearch as having a likely effect on the area. Primary developments include Mulgoa Road Upgrade Stage 2, Stockland x Western Sydney University Mixed-Use Precinct, Kingswood Hotel Mixed-Use Development, and Sydney Metro Western Sydney Airport - Orchard Hills Station, with the subsequent list outlining the most significant initiatives.
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Western Sydney University Werrington Precinct - Masterplan Redevelopment
A rezoning proposal for the 99-hectare Werrington Precinct, jointly put forward by Western Sydney University and Stockland, seeking to amend the Penrith Local Environmental Plan 2010. The proposal covers the Werrington North and South campus sites either side of the Great Western Highway, about 5km from Penrith CBD, and is being assessed via the State Assessed Rezoning Proposal pathway. It could deliver approximately 1,500 homes, including around 900 residential lots, 500 apartments and 45 affordable homes, a local centre supporting more than 1,000 ongoing jobs, about 12,000 square metres of retail, commercial and community floorspace, 18.4 hectares of public open space, 12.5 hectares of conservation land, and community facilities including the heritage-listed Frogmore House.The proposal was on public exhibition from 23 July to 20 August 2026.
Mulgoa Road Upgrade Stage 2
The NSW and Australian governments are delivering the Mulgoa Road Upgrade Stage 2 between Glenmore Parkway and Jeanette Street. The project widens the corridor to improve capacity, safety and travel reliability, replaces the Glenmore Parkway roundabout with traffic signals, upgrades intersections, provides bus priority and improves pedestrian and cycling links with shared paths. Major construction is underway and completion is expected in late 2028.
Sydney Metro Western Sydney Airport - Orchard Hills Station
Construction of the Orchard Hills Metro Station and the adjacent Stabling and Maintenance Facility (SMF) as part of the 23km Sydney Metro Western Sydney Airport line. As of May 2026, the project has reached advanced fit-out stages including the installation of platform screen doors, internal architectural finishes, and the completion of the 38-hectare maintenance hub structures. The station will serve as the gateway to a future Orchard Hills town centre, supporting thousands of new homes and jobs.Operational testing is slated for late 2026 ahead of the 2027 opening.
The Northern Road Upgrade (Glenmore Parkway Section)
Upgrade of The Northern Road between Narellan and Glenmore Parkway, widening from two to four lanes with a central median for future expansion. Includes signalised intersections, duplicated bridges, shared paths for pedestrians and cyclists, bus priority lanes, and improved access. Part of the Western Sydney Infrastructure Plan to support growth and connect to Western Sydney Airport and Aerotropolis.
The Quarter - Penrith Health and Education Precinct
The Quarter is a 400-hectare specialized health and education precinct in Western Sydney, integrating Nepean Public and Private Hospitals, Western Sydney University, and TAFE NSW. The centerpiece is the $1 billion Nepean Hospital Redevelopment. Stage 2 is currently in the final year of construction, involving a seven-story clinical building featuring an expanded ICU, medical imaging, nuclear medicine, and a neonatal intensive care unit. As of March 2026, the main entry and facade are complete, with internal fit-out and road upgrades on Barber Avenue progressing toward an expected late 2026 completion.
Kings Central Werrington
Lendlease masterplanned community delivering over 300 turnkey homes across approximately 28 hectares next to Werrington Station, built in partnership with Eden Brae Homes and Creation Homes. Now around 87 percent sold, with a limited selection of premium parkfront homes remaining. Two parks totaling approximately 3 hectares of open space have been completed, and once finished the community will house more than 1000 residents.
Werrington Park Corporate Centre Redevelopment
Proposed redevelopment of the former corporate centre site into a mixed-use residential development comprising approximately 180 apartments with ground-floor commercial uses close to Werrington railway station. The proposal remains within the planning phase and sits within the broader Kingswood-Werrington urban renewal corridor identified by Penrith City Council.
St Marys Station Upgrade and Metro Integration
A major transport interchange project integrating the existing T1 Western Line with the new Sydney Metro Western Sydney Airport line. Key features include a new underground metro station, a 55-metre-long pedestrian concourse and footbridge via Harris and Hobart Streets, a northern pedestrian plaza, and a multi-storey commuter car park with over 250 additional spaces. The 23-kilometre metro line will connect St Marys to the new Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport and Bradfield City Centre, with the metro expected to open in mid-to-late 2027 following delays from the original late 2026 target.A free interim bus service between St Marys and the airport was announced by the NSW Government in January 2026 to bridge the gap. The project is a key commitment under the Western Sydney City Deal and a vital gateway for the Western Parkland City.
3,046 residents of Claremont Meadows are employed, from a labour force of 3,122. Unemployment sits at 2.4%, with participation at 73.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 4,641, 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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The suburb of Claremont Meadows possesses a skilled labor force, with strong representation in critical services industries and an unemployment rate of only 2.4%, according to aggregated local labor data compiled by AreaSearch. In March 2026, 3,046 residents were employed, placing the local unemployment rate 1.7% below the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%, while workforce participation is relatively typical (73.1% versus 69.1% in Greater Sydney). Census figures indicate a high proportion of 34.5% of working residents performed their jobs from home, although this should be interpreted in the context of pandemic lockdown measures.
The primary employment sectors for local workers are healthcare & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. The community displays a distinct concentration in transport, postal & warehousing, with an employment share that is 1.7 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical roles are underrepresented, accounting for just 4.4% of the labor force in the suburb of Claremont Meadows compared to 11.5% in Greater Sydney. This heavily residential pocket appears to provide few local employment options, as shown by comparing the Census working population against resident totals. Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics compiled from regional datasets, during the 12 months leading to March 2026, the local labor pool shrank by 5.3% and employment declined by 5.3%, while unemployment was virtually unchanged. By comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 1.9%, the overall labor pool grow by 1.9%, and unemployment drop slightly. National labor projections from May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide additional context for potential future labor demand in the suburb of Claremont Meadows. These five and ten-year forecasts have been mapped against the local industry distribution to calculate growth pathways. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates of change differ significantly by sector. Aligning these industry-specific projections with the employment composition of the suburb of Claremont Meadows suggests local employment will rise by 6.3% over five years and 13.1% over ten years (this represents a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate local demographic forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Claremont Meadows is $2,297 a week (about $119,000 a year), with median personal income at $979 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $62,470 a year against an average of $70,539. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to consolidated postcode data from the ATO released for financial year 2023, the suburb of Claremont Meadows recorded a median taxpayer income of $62,470, with the average income reaching $70,539. This exceeds the national benchmark and compares to $60,817 (median) and $83,003 (average) across Greater Sydney. Applying a Wage Price Index increase of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 would be roughly $68,917 for the median and $77,819 for the average. Based on 2021 Census records, household, family, and individual incomes are all elevated in the suburb of Claremont Meadows, ranking between the 77th and 83rd percentiles across the country.
Looking at the distribution of income, the largest bracket comprises 39.9% of residents (2,226 people) earning in the $1,500 - 2,999 range, mirroring the broader region where 30.9% sit in this bracket. High-income earners are prominent, with 32.6% earning over $3,000 per week, reflecting robust financial capacity in the area. Elevated housing expenses absorb 16.5% of earnings, yet strong wages keep disposable income in the 81st percentile, and the local SEIFA income score falls in the 6th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Claremont Meadows had 1,596 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 93% detached houses and 0% apartments. 57% are owned with a mortgage, 21% rented and 21% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $430 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month, a total housing cost higher than 88% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 18.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The mix of housing in the suburb of Claremont Meadows, as recorded in the most recent Census, consisted of 93.3% standalone houses and 6.6% alternative housing types (semi-detached properties, apartments, and other dwellings), compared to the Sydney metropolitan area distribution of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Meanwhile, home ownership rates in the suburb of Claremont Meadows were below the Sydney metropolitan average, standing at 21.2%, with the remaining properties either under a mortgage (57.4%) or occupied by tenants (21.4%). The median monthly home loan payment in this location was significantly lower than the Sydney metro median at $2,167, while the median weekly rental cost was recorded at $430, compared to metropolitan benchmarks of $2,427 and $470.
On a national scale, monthly home loan commitments in the suburb of Claremont Meadows are notably higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are also well above the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Claremont Meadows counted 1,596 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,720 today, averaging 3.2 people each. 52% are couples with children, more than in 95% of areas nationally, against 19% couples without children. 12% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units are the dominant household structure at 86.2%, which is made up of 51.7% couples with offspring, 18.9% couples without offspring, and 14.6% single-parent households. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 13.8%, with single-person households representing 12.3% and shared houses making up 1.5% of the total. The median household occupancy of 3.2 people exceeds the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
23.0% of adults in Claremont Meadows hold a university qualification, including 16.8% with a bachelor degree and 4.6% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 25.7% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 642 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,008 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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The locality presents specific educational gaps, with university graduation rates (23.0%) sitting well below the Greater Sydney mark of 38.0%. This situation represents both a hurdle and an opening for focused education programs. Undergraduate degrees are the most common at 16.8%, followed by postgraduate degrees (4.6%) and graduate diplomas (1.6%). Vocational and technical training are highly prevalent, with 36.2% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (10.5%) and certificates (25.7%). School and study attendance is remarkably strong, with 32.6% of residents currently enrolled in an educational course.
This proportion includes 11.8% attending primary school, 9.4% in high school, and 4.2% undertaking university or technical education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Claremont Meadows reaches 43 stops on 22 routes, timetabled for about 2,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 160 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.8 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 data shows 43 active transit stops operating in the suburb of Claremont Meadows, consisting of bus services. These stops are linked to 22 separate routes, which combine to support 2,060 weekly passenger journeys. Accessibility is classified as excellent, with residents living an average of 158 meters from their closest transport stop. Due to the area's residential nature, the majority of commuters travel outside the suburb, with private vehicles serving as the primary transport mode at 91%. Car ownership averages 1.8 vehicles per household, which is above the metropolitan average.
A high proportion of 34.5% of workers commute from home (2021 Census, which may be influenced by pandemic conditions). Service frequency across all routes averages 294 trips daily, which represents roughly 47 weekly passenger journeys for each individual transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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73.7% of residents in Claremont Meadows report no long-term health condition. 3.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.6 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health measures indicate lower-than-average wellness outcomes in the suburb of Claremont Meadows, based on AreaSearch evaluations of mortality statistics and chronic illness rates, with typical medical issues observed across both younger and older demographics, while the share of residents with private health insurance is relatively high at approximately 55% of the population (~3,057 people). This compares to a level of 59.9% throughout Greater Sydney. The most prevalent health issues recorded locally were asthma and mental health concerns, which affect 8.2 and 7.3% of the population, respectively, while 73.7% of residents reported having no ongoing medical conditions, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney.
Health indicators for working-age residents are generally standard. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 8.2% of the local population (457 people), which is lower than the Greater Sydney proportion of 15.5%. Wellness trends among older residents present some challenges, with national performance metrics generally matching those of the broader community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
27.0% of Claremont Meadows residents were born overseas and 26.4% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (24.9%) and English (20.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Claremont Meadows displays greater cultural diversity than most local property markets, with 27.0% of the population born outside Australia and 26.4% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religion, representing 58.0% of local residents. The most noticeable demographic divergence is in the Other religious category, which represents 3.1% of the population compared to 1.4% across Greater Sydney. Looking at ancestral backgrounds (parents' countries of birth), the three largest heritages in the suburb of Claremont Meadows are Australian at 24.9% of the population, which is notably higher than the regional level of 17.8%, English at 20.5%, and Other at 14.2%.
There are also distinct differences in the concentration of other backgrounds: Filipino heritage is highly represented at 5.6% of the population (compared to 2.0% regionally), Maltese is at 3.2% (compared to 1.0%), and Croatian is at 1.2% (compared to 0.7%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Claremont Meadows is 33, younger than 86% of areas nationally. 27.2% 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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With a median age of 33, the suburb of Claremont Meadows is younger than Greater Sydney's median of 37 and sits below the national median of 38 years. Relative to Greater Sydney, the suburb of Claremont Meadows has a higher concentration of children aged 5 - 14 (16.0%) but fewer young adults aged 25 - 34 (12.0%). Since the 2021 Census, the 35 to 44 age cohort has expanded from 15.5% to 16.6% of the population, whereas the 25 to 34 age bracket has contracted from 13.3% to 12.0%. Future population forecasts for 2041 indicate significant demographic shifts for the suburb of Claremont Meadows, with the 45 to 54 cohort projected to experience the highest growth at 44%, adding 370 residents to total 1,219.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Claremont Meadows
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 this month all 3 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 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 123 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (5,177 at the 2021 Census → 5,579 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL10917). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.