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The median house price in Earlwood is $2.10m, with units at $942k. House values have moved 2.6% a year compounded over five years.
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Earlwood has an estimated 18,310 residents, up from 18,053 at the 2021 Census — a change of 257 people, or 1.4%. That puts 3,264 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 investigations of ABS demographic updates for the wider region, alongside newly verified address listings from AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Earlwood has an estimated residency of 18,310 as of May 2026. This represents an addition of 257 individuals (1.4%) since the Census in 2021, which registered 18,053 residents. This shift is calculated from a resident population count of 18,280, determined by AreaSearch after examining the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025) plus 39 verified new addresses added since the Census. Such a residency count indicates a density of 3,263 individuals per square kilometer, placing the locality in the top quarter of national areas analyzed by AreaSearch.
In recent times, overseas arrivals accounted for roughly 83.0% of the overall population expansion, serving as the main driver of growth. AreaSearch incorporates SA2 level projections from ABS and Geoscience Australia published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline. For SA2 regions lacking this coverage, projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 with a 2021 baseline are substituted. The age cohort growth rates from these datasets are applied across all locations for the years 2032 to 2041. Based on these anticipated demographic transformations, projections indicate that the suburb of Earlwood will experience a population reduction, contracting by 132 individuals by 2041. Conversely, expansion is projected within particular age cohorts, led by the 65 to 74 demographic, which is expected to grow by 647 individuals.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
266 new dwellings have been approved in Earlwood over the past five years, an average of 53 a year. That is 2.9 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 50 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 52% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 42, 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 building approval metrics from the ABS allocated to localized statistical tracts, Earlwood has recorded a yearly average of approximately 53 new dwelling approvals, which sums to an estimated 266 residential properties over the past 5 financial years. Thus far during FY-26, 39 approvals have been logged. As population numbers declined in recent periods, the volume of incoming housing has likely matched local demand, giving purchasers diverse options, with new builds carrying an average construction value of $662,000 to highlight developers targeting the upper end of the residential market.
Non-residential development approvals reached $6.1 million this financial year, reinforcing the residential focus of this locality. Relative to Greater Sydney, Earlwood registers comparable per-capita construction volumes, maintaining market equilibrium in step with regional trends. This volume is below the national average, showcasing the established status of the neighborhood and indicating potential planning bottlenecks. The breakdown of new construction features 52.0% detached houses and 48.0% multi-unit housing, presenting an increasing selection of medium-density formats that provide varied options across different price points, ranging from conventional family properties to compact, lower-cost configurations. This marks a clear departure from the historical housing stock (of which houses constitute 80.0%), pointing to a dwindling volume of buildable land alongside changing homeowner preferences and the demand for practical, cheaper housing. Averaging 317 residents for each dwelling approval, Earlwood exhibits the hallmarks of a low-density neighborhood. As demographic forecasts suggest stable or contracting resident numbers, Earlwood is likely to experience less strain on its housing stock, potentially presenting favorable conditions for prospective buyers.
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 17 current infrastructure and development projects inside Earlwood, worth an estimated $10.2 billion. A further 72 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $46.2 billion. 20 are already under construction and 33 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local performance is heavily shaped by developments in regional infrastructure, key construction projects, and zoning plans. AreaSearch has tracked 73 developments that are likely to influence this locality. Primary initiatives include the Sydney Metro City and Southwest, Botany Aquatic Centre Redevelopment, Canterbury Leisure & Aquatic Centre, and the Sydney Metro City & Southwest - Sydenham to Bankstown (T3 Bankstown Line Conversion), with details on the most significant works provided below.
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Bayside West Precincts 2036 Plan
The Bayside West Precincts 2036 Plan is a NSW Government strategic framework guiding 20 years of urban renewal across Arncliffe, Banksia and Cooks Cove, around 10 to 12 kilometres south of the Sydney CBD. The plan supports approximately 5,100 new homes (around 4,100 in Arncliffe and 1,000 in Banksia) and roughly 4,000 new jobs through revitalisation of the Princes Highway corridor, expanded town centres around Arncliffe and Banksia stations, and a new 7,000 square metre park in Arncliffe.A Bayside West Special Infrastructure Contribution provides up to $88.3 million for open space, walking and cycling links and road upgrades, while a $10 million Precinct Support Scheme funds upgrades to Arncliffe Park ($4.5m), Gardiner Park ($2.5m) and the Arncliffe town centre ($3m). Rockdale Local Environmental Plan 2011 was amended to enact the Arncliffe and Banksia rezonings. A separate Cooks Cove planning proposal was approved on 7 May 2025, rezoning the former Kogarah Golf Club site for a mixed-use employment precinct of multi-level logistics, commercial offices, hotel, retail and a new riverside park rather than residential apartments.
Sydney Metro City and Southwest
A 30km metro rail extension connecting Chatswood to Bankstown via the Sydney CBD. The Chatswood to Sydenham section, featuring a new harbour crossing and seven CBD stations, opened on 19 August 2024. The final stage involves converting the 13.5km T3 Bankstown Line to metro standards between Sydenham and Bankstown, upgrading 11 stations with platform screen doors, lifts, and full accessibility. The T3 line closed in September 2024 to enable conversion works. Following delays caused by over 130 days of industrial action, the Sydenham to Bankstown section is scheduled to open in the second half of 2026.End-to-end high-speed testing at up to 100km/h commenced in November 2025, and the first full-length test run from Tallawong to Bankstown was completed in January 2026. The Bankstown Station transit interchange and community precinct opened in March 2026. When complete, the M1 Line will span 66km with 31 stations, running every four minutes in peak.
Wolli Creek and Bonar Street Precincts Urban Renewal Area
An extensive urban renewal initiative transforming former industrial land into a high-density mixed-use precinct around the Wolli Creek transport hub. As of 2026, the project is in an active delivery phase under Bayside Council's record 70 million dollar infrastructure investment program. Key ongoing works include open space acquisitions, road widening on Gertrude Street, and the development of the Arncliffe Community Hub. The precinct is designed to support a projected population of over 9,000 dwellings by 2046, focusing on enhanced connectivity and community infrastructure.
Kogarah Golf Club Redevelopment (Cooks Cove)
Redevelopment of the former Kogarah Golf Club into a major employment precinct comprising up to approximately 343250 sqm of multi-level logistics and warehousing, commercial offices, hotel accommodation, supporting retail and a large public open space known as Pemulwuy Park. The Concept Proposal and Stage 1 Works State Significant Development application commenced public exhibition in June 2026. An EPBC referral decision determined the proposal is not a controlled action under the EPBC Act.
Cooks Cove Trade & Innovation Precinct
A major mixed-use logistics, trade and innovation precinct on the former Kogarah Golf Club site adjacent to Sydney Airport. Following rezoning in 2025, the Concept and Stage 1 State Significant Development application entered public exhibition during 2026. The project will deliver approximately 340,000 sqm of logistics, trade, commercial and supporting uses, significant waterfront public open space, active transport links and the future Pemulwuy Park while supporting around 3,300 long-term jobs.
Sir Joseph Banks Carpark and Amenities
Upgrade of carpark facilities and amenities at Sir Joseph Banks Park to improve visitor access and recreational facilities. Includes new public amenities with six toilets, an accessible toilet, a unisex family toilet, wash basin, and accessible water fountain. Car park upgrades to increase capacity, improve accessibility, and mitigate flooding. Also features landscaping, accessible pathways, tree replacement strategy, and public art.
Bexley North Hotel Mixed-Use Development
Proposed mixed-use redevelopment of the Bexley North Hotel site, owned by the same family for over 40 years, on a 4,236 sqm landholding. The concept comprises a 4-5 storey eastern building with residential apartments and small retail fronting Slade Road, plus a 6-10 storey western building with a pub, retail tenancies, a 50-room hotel, and residential uses above, totalling approximately 92 apartments across both buildings. Bayside Council did not support the associated planning proposal (PP-2022-2456) to amend height and floor space ratio controls, but a Rezoning Review panel found it had merit and a Gateway Determination was issued on 30 May 2023, allowing public exhibition from 6 November to 1 December 2023.Following exhibition, the proponent withdrew the planning proposal in February 2024. As of 2026 the hotel site is being marketed for sale via Expression of Interest by Colliers and HTL Property, promoted with its mixed-use redevelopment potential (STCA) rather than being pursued as an active council application.
Botany Aquatic Centre Redevelopment
Major redevelopment of the Botany Aquatic Centre in Bayside NSW, replacing the 1966-built facility with adventure waterplay and slides, a 50-metre outdoor competition pool, a 25-metre indoor lap pool, an indoor learn-to-swim pool, a new building with entrance, gym space, change rooms and kiosk, a new grandstand, and landscaping of the open green space. Early works (demolition and ground remediation) are complete and the main works contractor FDC took possession of the site in March 2026, with site establishment now underway ahead of main construction.The project is delivered by Bayside Council with funding support from Sydney Airport, and remains on track for completion in summer 2027/28.
10,569 residents of Earlwood are employed, from a labour force of 10,867. Unemployment sits at 2.7%, with participation at 69.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 14,103, about 77% 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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Earlwood is characterized by an educated labor force, showing high proportions of white-collar professional services, a low unemployment rate of 2.7%, and an estimated job growth rate of 3.1% over the past year based on aggregated statistical area statistics. As of March 2026, employed residents numbered 10,569, keeping the jobless rate 1.4% below the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%, while workforce engagement matches the broader metropolitan rate of 69.1%. Census records show a high 56.5% of working residents performed their duties from home, though this figure reflects the influence of pandemic restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for local citizens are health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services. The suburb exhibits a clear concentration in education & training, holding a employment concentration 1.3 times the metropolitan benchmark. In contrast, health care & social assistance is less represented at 12.1% compared to the regional benchmark of 14.1%. The neighborhood is predominantly residential and seems to offer few local employment positions, as demonstrated by comparing the local workplace population count to the total number of working residents. Based on evaluations of SALM and ABS statistics compiled from broader regional sectors, the year leading to March 2026 saw local employment expand by 3.1% and the labor force grow by 3.4%, which pushed the unemployment rate up by 0.3 percentage points. During the same timeframe, Greater Sydney experienced employment expansion of 1.9% and labor force growth of 1.9%, alongside a slight decrease in jobless rates. National occupational forecasts from May-25 published by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further perspective on future demand trends. These five and ten-year forecasts have been aligned with local employment profiles to project growth. While nationwide employment is projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates of change differ widely by sector. Applying these sectoral forecasts directly to the local employment distribution suggests local jobs should increase by 6.8% over five years and 13.8% over ten years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Earlwood is $2,164 a week (about $113,000 a year), with median personal income at $837 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $58,793 a year against an average of $81,772. 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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The suburb of Earlwood has a median taxpayer income of $58,793 and an average of $81,772, according to postcode-level tax office statistics aggregated for financial year 2023. These earnings are among the highest nationwide, contrasting with the Greater Sydney median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current earnings would approximate $64,860 for the median and $90,211 for the average as of March 2026. Based on 2021 Census data, household earnings sit at the 75th percentile ($2,164 per week), whereas personal income is positioned at the 56th percentile.
Looking at distribution, the weekly wage bracket between $1,500 and $2,999 contains 28.0% of the population (5,126 individuals), which mirrors wider metropolitan trends where 30.9% fall into the same bracket. Financial strength is evident, with 35.7% of households earning weekly incomes exceeding $3,000, which sustains strong retail demand. Ongoing housing costs absorb 15.6% of income, yet solid earnings keep disposable funds at the 76th percentile, and the local SEIFA index puts the area in the 8th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Earlwood had 6,138 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 80% detached houses and 12% apartments. 33% are owned with a mortgage, 21% rented and 46% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $570 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,817 a month, a total housing cost higher than 78% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 26.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 30.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the last Census, residential housing types in Earlwood consisted of 80.2% standalone houses and 19.9% alternative formats (including duplexes, units, and other configurations), whereas the wider Sydney metropolitan area recorded 55.9% houses and 44.1% other formats. Home ownership rates in Earlwood were significantly higher than the Sydney metropolitan benchmark at 45.6%, with remaining homes occupied by mortgage holders (33.3%) or tenants (21.1%). The median monthly home loan repayment of $2,817 was much higher than the Sydney metro median of $2,427, and the weekly median rent stood at $570 compared to the metropolitan average of $470.
On a national scale, Earlwood's mortgage costs are significantly higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and typical rent levels exceed the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Earlwood counted 6,138 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.8 people each. 42% are couples with children, more than in 82% of areas nationally, against 24% couples without children. 19% 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 constitute the vast majority of local households at 78.1%, consisting of 41.5% couples raising children, 23.6% couples without children, and 11.9% single parent arrangements. Non-family households represent the remaining 21.9%, which includes single-person households at 19.2% and shared group households at 2.6%. The typical household size of 2.8 people exceeds the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
33.1% of adults in Earlwood hold a university qualification, including 22.4% with a bachelor degree and 8.2% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 16.3% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 1,142 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,099 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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With university graduation rates at 33.1%, Earlwood falls slightly behind the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%, although the minor difference shows the area remains competitive. Bachelor degrees are held by 22.4% of residents, followed by postgraduate degrees (8.2%) and graduate diplomas (2.5%). Vocational education is highly represented, with 26.9% of residents aged 15+ holding practical qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas (10.6%) and certificates (16.3%). A significant proportion of the community is engaged in learning, with 28.1% of residents enrolled in school or study. This comprises 8.8% in primary schools, 8.7% in secondary schools, and 5.6% in higher education institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Earlwood reaches 121 stops on 41 routes, timetabled for about 3,500 services a week. The typical home sits about 150 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 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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Public transport analysis identifies 121 passenger stops operating within Earlwood, which are serviced by buses. These locations are connected to 41 separate routes, facilitating 3,542 passenger journeys weekly. Transit proximity is excellent, with residents living an average of 148 meters from their nearest transit stop. Given the residential character of the neighborhood, most workers commute outside the area; private cars remain the primary transport choice at 80%, while trains are used by 10%. Households own an average of 1.3 cars. A high 56.5% of working residents work from home, based on 2021 Census figures reflecting pandemic circumstances.
Transit schedules provide an average of 506 daily journeys across all routes, which translates to roughly 29 weekly passenger departures for every stop. The related map displays the 100 closest transit stops to the central point of the suburb.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
73.2% of residents in Earlwood report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 76% of areas nationally. 6.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 59.2% 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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Indicators for local health demonstrate strong outcomes throughout Earlwood, according to assessments of death rates and ongoing health issues showing very low rates of common illnesses across every age bracket, while private medical insurance coverage is exceptionally high, held by approximately 59% of the local population (10,841 people). Arthritis and asthma are the most common medical diagnoses, affecting 7.3 and 5.6% of the population, respectively, while 73.2% of residents reported having no long-term illnesses, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. The working-age population is particularly robust with low rates of ongoing sickness.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 22.1% of the community (4,046 people), compared to 15.5% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes for these older residents are very favorable, aligning well with national benchmarks.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
36.0% of Earlwood residents were born overseas and 48.1% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 83% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Greek (17.8%) and Australian (13.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Earlwood displays a high degree of cultural variety, with 36.0% of residents born outside Australia and 48.1% using a non-English language at home. Christianity is the dominant faith, accounting for 66.5% of the local population, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. Regarding parental birthplace and ancestry, the three most common backgrounds are Greek, representing 17.8% of the community (well above the metropolitan average of 1.9%), Other at 14.3%, and Australian at 13.5%. Other demographic variances show Lebanese ancestry overrepresented at 6.2% of local residents (compared to 2.6% regionally), Vietnamese at 2.9% (compared to 1.8% regionally), and Hungarian at 0.4% (compared to 0.3% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Earlwood is 44, older than 76% of areas nationally. 24.3% 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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With a median age of 44, the suburb of Earlwood is older than Greater Sydney's average of 37 and the national benchmark of 38. The 55 - 64 age bracket is highly represented at 13.4% relative to Greater Sydney, whereas the 25 - 34 bracket is less common at 10.8%. Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age bracket expanded from 11.5% to 13.5%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 bracket fell from 11.8% to 10.0%, and the 45 to 54 group decreased from 15.7% to 14.1%. Population projections suggest that the local age profile will transform by 2041.
Leading this change, the 65 to 74 cohort is expected to increase by 33% (591 people), growing from 1,776 to 2,368. This aging trend is prominent, with individuals aged 65+ accounting for the entirety of projected growth. Meanwhile, the 45 to 54 and 25 to 34 demographics are expected to experience population reductions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Earlwood
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 17 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 — 39 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (18,053 at the 2021 Census → 18,310 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 (SAL11346). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.