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The median house price in Concord West is $2.91m, with units at $1.27m. House values have moved 3.0% a year compounded over five years.
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Concord West has an estimated 6,114 residents, down from 6,178 at the 2021 Census — a change of 64 people, or 1.0%. The population has thinned by an average 1.2% a year over five years, slower than 96% of areas nationally. That puts 2,407 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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Analysis of ABS population updates for the wider region, alongside new address files validated by AreaSearch since the Census, indicates the population of the suburb of Concord West is approximately 6,114 as of May 2026. This represents a reduction of 64 residents (1.0%) relative to the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 6,178 residents. This shift is derived from a resident count of 6,021, calculated by AreaSearch using the ABS ERP release from June 2025, combined with 7 new addresses validated post-Census. Such a population size translates to a density of 2,407 individuals per square kilometer, placing the locality in the highest quartile of national areas analyzed by AreaSearch.
Growth was heavily supported by international migration, which represented roughly 84.0% of recent population increases. Projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024 (using 2022 as the base year) are utilized by AreaSearch for SA2 divisions, supplemented by NSW Government SA2 projections from 2022 (using 2021 as the base year) where necessary. Growth rates by age brackets from these sources are extended to cover the years 2032 to 2041. Looking forward, the suburb of Concord West is expected to experience population expansion that ranks in the top quartile nationally, with an estimated increase of 1,655 residents by 2041 based on aggregated SA2 projections, representing a 25.6% total rise over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
124 new dwellings have been approved in Concord West over the past five years, an average of 24 a year. That is 4.0 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 26 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 15% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 4, 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 evaluations of ABS building approvals allocated from statistical areas, the suburb of Concord West averages roughly 24 approved dwellings annually. This includes 124 homes approved across the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, and an additional 4 during the current FY-26. Because population numbers decreased recently, this rate of construction has been relatively sufficient, creating favorable conditions for buyers. New residential projects carry an average building cost of $572,000, pointing to a focus by developers on high-end, premium projects. Additionally, non-residential approvals worth $489,000 have been logged this financial year, which highlights a primary focus on residential development.
Per capita building approvals in the suburb of Concord West run at approximately 64% of the level seen in Greater Sydney, ranking in the 9th percentile across the nation, which translates to fewer options for buyers and elevated demand for pre-existing properties. Recent construction projects consist of 15.0% freestanding houses and 85.0% multi-unit or high-density dwellings. The emphasis on higher-density builds provides more accessible entry prices and appeals to downsizers, property investors, and first-time buyers. This marks a clear departure from the current housing mix (comprising 79.0% traditional houses), pointing to a shrinking pool of buildable land alongside changing demographic preferences and a need for varied, affordable housing. An average of 2012 residents per building approval points to a mature, fully developed community. Long-term forecasts suggest the suburb of Concord West will add 1,562 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. If the pace of new construction does not accelerate, the supply of housing may fall behind population growth, potentially increasing buyer competition and driving up property values.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Concord West
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 4 current infrastructure and development projects inside Concord West, worth an estimated $343 million. A further 75 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $43.9 billion. 21 are already under construction and 25 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. 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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Changes to local infrastructure, major developments, and urban planning policies are key drivers of regional performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 30 infrastructure projects expected to impact the suburb of Concord West. Notable projects include the Sydney Metro West - Stations Package West, the Carter Street Precinct Primary School, the Parramatta Road Corridor Urban Transformation Strategy - Concord West, and the Canopy Concord West development, with key details of the most relevant projects provided below.
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Parramatta Road Corridor Urban Transformation Strategy - Concord West
The Parramatta Road Corridor Urban Transformation Strategy (PRCUTS) sets out the NSW Government's 30-year plan for urban renewal along the corridor. The Stage 1 planning proposal for Burwood-Concord and Concord West, which includes new housing, commercial mixed-use centres, and infrastructure, was approved and the LEP gazetted in December 2022. It supports up to 570 new homes, public plazas, active transport links, and aligns with the new Sydney Metro West train station at Burwood North.
Parramatta Road Urban Amenity Improvement Program
The Parramatta Road Urban Amenity Improvement Program (PRUAIP) is a 198 million dollar NSW Government initiative revitalizing the 20km Parramatta Road corridor across six local government areas. The program delivers 32 infrastructure projects including over 10,000 new trees, separated cycleways, wider footpaths, and new urban plazas. Major works include the extension of Auburn Park, streetscape improvements in Homebush, and active transport links from Concord to the Bay Run. As of mid-2026, while many streetscape and public art components are complete, key infrastructure stages including pedestrian fencing and signalized crossing upgrades remain under construction in sections like Homebush.
New Primary School and Public Preschool, Carter Street Precinct
New permanent public primary school with an integrated public preschool proposed at 15 Carter Street, Lidcombe, serving the Carter Street Precinct and the wider Sydney Olympic Park area. The 52ha Carter Street urban renewal precinct was rezoned in 2015 and its master plan finalised in December 2020, providing for around 6,200 dwellings, 12,000sqm of retail floorspace, three hectares of open space and a 1.88ha site set aside for a future primary school. The school was an election commitment and is being delivered by School Infrastructure NSW.Planned facilities include a permanent teaching building with classrooms and a support learning unit, an integrated public preschool with multiple classrooms, core facilities including hall, library, COLA and amenities, secure staff and administration areas, open space and sports courts, and a separate car park with pick up and drop off zones. Early planning is complete, covering demographic and community needs analysis, traffic and transport studies, early architectural design and Connecting with Country consultation. The project remains in planning and has been delayed: the school site is to be dedicated to the Department of Education under a State Voluntary Planning Agreement (SVPA-2018-9761, 15-35 Carter Street, Lidcombe), and delays to the developer's planning application have in turn delayed the land transfer. No alternative viable site exists within the Sydney Olympic Park precinct. As an interim measure a fast-tracked upgrade of Newington Public School, which currently serves the precinct's intake area, is anticipated to be complete in late 2027. No delivery program or opening date has been confirmed.
Public Transport Capacity: Parramatta Road and Victoria Road Corridors
NSW Government program to increase public transport capacity and reliability through bus-priority upgrades. Key works include new and extended bus lanes, traffic signal priority, and stop upgrades along the Victoria Road and Parramatta Road corridors. Recent 2026 milestones include safety and accessibility improvements at major intersections such as Victoria Road and Marist Place in Parramatta, and Victoria Road at West Ryde. Completed short-term initiatives include new westbound bus lanes in Petersham, Ashfield, and North Parramatta to support the long-term vision of transforming these roads into vibrant boulevards.
Canopy Concord West
A boutique low-rise development of 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments by Eloura overlooking Powells Creek Reserve, close to Concord West Station and local amenities. Construction is nearing completion with move-ins targeted for late 2025.
Canopy
Parkfront apartment development by Eloura comprising 88 dwellings across three 4-storey pavilions beside Powells Creek Reserve. Sales underway with completion targeted for 2025. Recent planning panel modification approved in 2024.
Bridge Road Residences
80-apartment development offering 1-3 bedroom residences with contemporary design, landscaped gardens, and premium finishes. Developed by Ventus with construction by One Way Development & Construction. Located near transport and Sydney Olympic Park in Homebush.
Bennelong Parkway Pedestrian and Cyclist Bridge
Construction of a new pedestrian and cyclist bridge over Haslams Creek adjacent to the existing Bennelong Parkway vehicle bridge, along with connecting shared paths on either end. This project completes the Homebush Bay Circuit, providing continuous off-road foreshore access between Wentworth Point, Rhodes, and Sydney Olympic Park, enhancing active transport connectivity across the Olympic Peninsula.
3,233 residents of Concord West are employed, from a labour force of 3,312. Unemployment sits at 2.4%, with participation at 64.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.1% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 6,928, about 113% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. 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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Workforce statistics in the suburb of Concord West point to a highly educated local population with notable employment in professional roles, alongside a very low unemployment rate of 2.4% based on aggregated statistical area figures. As of March 2026, 3,233 local residents are employed. The jobless rate sits 1.7% below the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%, while the participation rate is slightly low at 64.6% compared to the Greater Sydney average of 69.1%. Census responses indicated that a substantial 50.4% of working residents performed their duties from home, though this figure was likely influenced by pandemic restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for residents are healthcare & social assistance, professional & technical roles, and education & training. By comparison, the accommodation & food services sector employs only 4.1% of the local workforce, which is lower than the Greater Sydney share of 5.8%. The ratio of 0.8 workers for every resident recorded during the Census points to a strong availability of local jobs. According to an AreaSearch examination of Salm and ABS data that have been pooled from larger statistical regions, the twelve-month span showed a 3.5% decline in the labour force alongside a 3.4% drop in employment, which helped maintain the unemployment rate at a fairly constant level. Meanwhile, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 1.9% and labour force growth of 1.9%, accompanied by a slight decrease. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can provide additional perspective on anticipated future demand in Concord West. These projections, which span five and ten year horizons, have been overlaid on the local employment profile to estimate future growth trajectories. Although national employment is projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, expansion rates vary considerably across different industry sectors. When these sectoral estimates are applied to Concord West's employment composition, the area is expected to see employment grow by 7.1% over five years and 14.4% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Concord West is $2,354 a week (about $122,000 a year), with median personal income at $938 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $53,886 a year against an average of $75,692. The average runs 40% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. 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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Taxpayer statistics compiled by AreaSearch from the postcode-level ATO release for the 2023 financial year show that the suburb of Concord West recorded a median taxpayer income of $53,886 and an average of $75,692. Nationally, these figures represent high rankings, compared to the Greater Sydney medians and averages of $60,817 and $83,003. Applying Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year yields estimated figures of approximately $59,447 for the median and $83,503 for the average as of March 2026. According to the Census, household, family, and personal earnings in the locality are high, placing between the 72nd and 85th percentiles nationally.
Income distribution data shows that 27.5% of residents (1,681 individuals) receive weekly incomes of $4,000 or more, whereas the broader region is led by the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket at 30.9%. High earners are highly visible, with 39.4% of households earning more than $3,000 per week, reflecting strong purchasing capability. Housing costs absorb 13.9% of local earnings, while high incomes place the population in the 87th percentile for disposable funds, and the SEIFA index for income places the area in the 9th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Concord West had 2,052 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 79% detached houses and 12% apartments. 31% are owned with a mortgage, 25% rented and 44% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $450 a week and the median mortgage repayment $3,000 a month, a total housing cost higher than 75% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 19.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 29.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, residential properties in the suburb of Concord West consisted of 79.1% houses and 20.9% other dwelling types (such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and alternative structures), compared to 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings across metropolitan Sydney. Fully owned homes represented 43.9% of properties, which is significantly higher than the metropolitan average, with the remaining residences split between mortgaged properties (31.2%) and rentals (24.9%). The median mortgage payment in the area was $3,000 monthly, which is notably higher than the metropolitan Sydney average of $2,427. The median weekly rent was $450, compared to $470 across metropolitan Sydney.
On a national level, Concord West's mortgage repayments exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and rent levels are higher than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Concord West counted 2,052 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.8 people each. 43% are couples with children, more than in 86% of areas nationally, against 23% couples without children. 21% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the largest share of local households at 76.9%, which includes 43.3% couples with children, 22.9% couples without children, and 9.6% single-parent households. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 23.1%, with single-person households representing 20.5% and group households making up 2.6%. The median household size stands at 2.8 individuals, slightly above the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
41.2% of adults in Concord West hold a university qualification, including 27.6% with a bachelor degree and 10.5% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 85% of areas nationally. A further 14.9% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 1,283 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,104 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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Academic credentials in the suburb of Concord West are notably higher than regional averages, with 41.2% of residents aged 15 and over possessing a university degree, compared to 30.4% across the country and 32.2% throughout NSW. This education gap supports local participation in knowledge-heavy industries. Bachelor degrees are held by 27.6% of residents, followed by postgraduate degrees at 10.5% and graduate diplomas at 3.1%. Practical and technical certifications are also common, with 25.4% of residents aged 15 and over holding vocational qualifications, split between advanced diplomas (10.5%) and certificates (14.9%).
School enrollment is high, with 32.1% of the population participating in formal education. Within this group, primary school students account for 10.3%, secondary school students make up 9.5%, and tertiary education students account for 6.8%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Concord West reaches 48 stops on 16 routes, timetabled for about 4,600 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 1.3 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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Analysis of local transit options shows 48 active public transport stops in the suburb of Concord West, consisting of train and bus connections. These stops are served by 16 different routes, which support 4,647 passenger trips weekly. Accessibility is highly rated, with residents living an average of 156 meters from their nearest transit stop. Given the residential nature of the suburb, most workers travel outside the area to work. Private cars are the primary mode of travel at 75%, while trains account for 13% and walking represents 5%. Households own an average of 1.3 cars.
A substantial 50.4% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which was likely affected by pandemic restrictions. Service frequency across all routes averages 663 daily trips, which translates to approximately 96 weekly services per transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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75.3% of residents in Concord West report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 88% of areas nationally. 5.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 56.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.0 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health outcomes for the suburb of Concord West are highly positive, based on AreaSearch assessments of mortality and chronic disease rates, which reveal very low rates of common illnesses across all age brackets. Private health insurance coverage is high, representing approximately 57% of the local population (around 3,474 residents), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney. The most common medical complaints locally are arthritis and asthma, affecting 7.0% and 5.4% of residents, respectively. Meanwhile, 75.3% of the population reported no chronic conditions, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Healthy profiles are particularly evident among the working-age population.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 19.5% of the local population (1,192 individuals), which is higher than the Greater Sydney average of 15.5%. Seniors in the area exhibit strong health outcomes, with national rankings aligning closely with the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
35.7% of Concord West residents were born overseas and 38.2% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 80% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (14.4%) and English (14.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Concord West displays a high degree of cultural variety, with 35.7% of its residents born outside of Australia and 38.2% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religion, representing 66.1% of the local population, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. Regarding parental country of birth, the three most common ancestries in the suburb of Concord West are Australian at 14.4%, English at 14.2%, and Italian at 14.1%, with the Italian proportion running well ahead of the regional average of 3.4%. There are also notable differences in other backgrounds, with Korean heritage overrepresented at 2.9% (compared to 1.1% regionally), Spanish heritage at 0.9% (compared to 0.6%), and Lebanese heritage at 2.7% (compared to 2.6%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Concord West is 42. 28.0% 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 median age of 42 in the suburb of Concord West is higher than the Greater Sydney median of 37 and the national median of 38. The 55 - 64 age group is strongly represented at 12.9% compared to Greater Sydney, while the 35 - 44 cohort is less common at 11.2%. Post-2021 Census figures show the 15 to 24 age bracket rose from 12.6% to 15.0%, and the 25 to 34 bracket grew from 11.6% to 13.0%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 age group fell from 13.3% to 11.8%, and the 45 to 54 group declined from 15.1% to 13.6%.
Demographic projections for 2041 indicate notable shifts for the suburb of Concord West, led by a 111% expansion in the 35 to 44 age group (adding 763 people to reach 1,448 from 684), while the 55 - 64 and 15 - 24 brackets are projected to decline.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Concord West
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 | Jul 2026 last month all 4 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 Jul 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) | Jul 2026 last 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 — 7 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (6,178 at the 2021 Census → 6,114 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 (SAL11000). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.