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The median house price in Eastwood (NSW) is $2.72m, with units at $778k. House values have moved 3.1% a year compounded over five years.
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Eastwood (NSW) has an estimated 20,166 residents, up from 18,695 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,471 people, or 7.9%. Growth has averaged 0.8% a year over five years. 159 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 90.0% of that increase. That puts 3,863 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 statistics for the surrounding region, combined with fresh street addresses verified by AreaSearch following the Census, the suburb of Eastwood (NSW) has an estimated resident count of approximately 20,166 as of May 2026. This represents an addition of 1,471 individuals (7.9%) relative to the 2021 Census, when the official count stood at 18,695 people. The adjustment is determined from an estimated baseline of 20,000 residents calculated by AreaSearch using the most recent ABS ERP publication (June 2025) plus another 159 validated new addresses registered since the Census.
Such a population size results in a density of 3,863 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality within the highest 10% of all national areas analyzed by AreaSearch and highlighting the intense demand for local real estate. The 7.9% expansion rate for the suburb of Eastwood (NSW) since the 2021 census outpaced the state benchmark of 7.1%, positioning it as a regional frontrunner in growth. The main driver of this upward demographic trend was overseas arrivals, who accounted for roughly 90.0% of the overall population increases in recent times. AreaSearch incorporates ABS and Geoscience Australia demographic forecasts for individual SA2 zones published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline. Where such data is unavailable for certain SA2 sectors, projections compiled by the NSW State Government in 2022 using 2021 as the baseline are substituted. The age-specific growth trajectories extracted from these datasets are applied to project local patterns from the year 2032 through to 2041. Based on these anticipated shifts, the suburb of Eastwood (NSW) is set to experience population gains that exceed the national median, climbing by 2,571 residents by 2041 under these consolidated SA2 projections, which translates to a total expansion of 11.9% across the 16 years.
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855 new dwellings have been approved in Eastwood (NSW) over the past five years, an average of 171 a year. That places the area in the 76th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 8 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 152 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 27% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 129, 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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According to AreaSearch evaluations of ABS building approval registries distributed down from broader geographic sectors, Eastwood has maintained an annual average of about 171 new residential approvals, representing roughly 855 approved dwellings during the previous 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) alongside 119 approvals recorded so far in FY-26. Given that only 0.9 net residents migrated to the locality for every new home built during those previous 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), the volume of incoming housing supply is matching or running ahead of local demand, ensuring plentiful options for purchasers and establishing headroom for growth beyond current baseline predictions.
Concurrently, new builds carry an average estimated construction cost of $551,000, which points to developers focusing their activities on the upper-tier residential market with premium products. There was also a total of $2.1 million in commercial building approvals registered during the current financial year, which underscores a heavily residential bias. Recent construction activity is split between 27.0% standalone houses and 73.0% medium to high-density projects. Emphasizing higher-density dwellings helps supply more affordable entry points into the local market and fits the requirements of downsizers, property investors, and first-home purchasers. This represents a distinct departure from the historic housing stock (which currently consists of 53.0% traditional houses), indicating a scarcer supply of vacant development land and responding to changing lifestyle preferences and budget constraints. The area registers roughly 135 residents for every new dwelling approval, showing a growing market footprint. Future models indicate that Eastwood will add 2,405 residents by 2041 (calculated from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly release). Drawing from ongoing building patterns, incoming housing completions are expected to comfortably satisfy demand, supporting favorable conditions for purchasers and potentially underpinning population growth that outstrips current projections.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 7 current infrastructure and development projects inside Eastwood (NSW), worth an estimated $702 million. A further 76 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $52.8 billion. 29 are already under construction and 37 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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Local infrastructure projects, major planning changes, and development works exert a powerful influence on local property dynamics. A total of 23 projects have been identified by AreaSearch as having a potential impact on the locality. Notable examples include the Eastwood Centre Redevelopment, the Eastwood Central Precinct Project, the Eastwood Masterplan, and the development at 173 Shaftsbury Road, with the following register detailing those expected to be of greatest significance.
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Eastwood Centre Redevelopment
A transit-oriented mixed-use redevelopment of the 1.2-hectare Eastwood Shopping Centre site. Designed by SJB Architects, the scheme features four slender residential towers on a two-level retail and commercial podium, delivering around 780 apartments (including 5% affordable housing) across buildings up to 37 storeys on the Rutledge Street frontage. The precinct will include up to 20,875 square metres of retail and commercial space with two supermarkets, fresh-food markets, restaurants, and cafes celebrating Eastwood's multicultural food culture.Around 7,500 square metres of shared amenities and a 24/7 weatherproof pedestrian link connecting Rowe Street Mall to Rutledge Street are also planned. A State Significant Development Application (SSDA) and concurrent rezoning application are anticipated to be lodged around April 2026, with construction expected from 2027 and completion targeted for 2030.
Eastwood Central Precinct Project
The Eastwood Central Precinct Project focuses on revitalizing the Eastwood Town Centre by constructing a new multi-storey carpark at Glen Reserve. This infrastructure allows for the future demolition of the aging Glen Street Carpark to make way for a civic plaza, an expanded library, and a community hub. A primary feature is the installation of a large-scale underground stormwater detention tank designed to significantly reduce flood risk for local businesses and the surrounding precinct.
Eastwood Masterplan
City of Ryde is developing a masterplan to guide future growth and change in Eastwood town centre. The plan is intended to improve public spaces, support high quality and sustainable development, protect local character and heritage, address flooding issues, plan for infrastructure and consider economic opportunities linked to the Ryde Hospital redevelopment. Early engagement closed on 5 May 2024, technical studies are complete, and Council is now developing the masterplan before public exhibition and adoption.
173 Shaftsbury Road Development
A proposed high-density residential apartment development located on a prime R4-zoned site near Eastwood Station. The project involves the redevelopment of 173 Shaftsbury Road and potentially the adjacent 29 Glen Street to provide modern apartment living within walking distance of the Eastwood town centre, schools, and transport links. Early planning stages indicate a focus on high-quality design and community integration.
Second Avenue Townhouse Estate
A 31-townhome infill estate in Eastwood designed by BKA Architecture and developed by Radray Group. Completed in early 2026, the project features high-quality 2 and 3 bedroom townhomes with landscaped private outdoor areas and secure basement parking. The development is situated within 600 metres of Eastwood Station, providing easy access to the vibrant local shopping and dining precinct.
Cielo Epping
Mixed-use development by Meriton featuring Epping's tallest tower at 29 levels with 209 one, two, and three-bedroom apartments, designed with Studio SC. Includes premium finishes, sustainable features, onsite childcare centre, two retail shops, gym, sauna, outdoor pool, BBQ pavilion, and a level 26 rooftop garden. Located 4 minutes walk from Epping Train and Metro Station.
Ryde Hospital Redevelopment
The $526.8 million Ryde Hospital Redevelopment is a major expansion delivering a new seven-storey Acute Services Building (ASB) on the existing Eastwood campus. Delivered by Health Infrastructure NSW with builder AW Edwards, the project consolidates services previously spread across 21 buildings into a single modern facility. The ASB will feature an expanded emergency department, intensive care unit, operating theatres and procedure rooms, medical imaging including MRI, ambulatory care centre, paediatric short-stay unit, and additional adult inpatient beds.Interim facilities including a new ICU/CCU opened in May 2025. A key milestone was reached in March 2026 with the first major concrete pour for the ASB foundations, using a sustainable mix replacing 40 per cent of traditional cement with recycled materials. Construction of the ASB is on track for completion in late 2027, with main entrance works, demolition of legacy buildings, and landscaping to follow through 2028.
Epping Central Development
Proposed mixed-use development featuring two towers (20 and 22 storeys) with 126 apartments, retail, and commercial spaces opposite Epping train station. It includes underground parking and ground-level community and market facilities to rejuvenate the area.
10,873 residents of Eastwood (NSW) are employed, from a labour force of 11,362. Unemployment sits at 4.3%, with participation at 65.5%. 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 16,985, about 84% 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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Eastwood features an exceptionally qualified labor force, particularly characterized by high concentrations of technology professionals, an unemployment rate of 4.3%, and an estimated job growth rate of 0.9% over the prior year, based on AreaSearch compilations of regional statistical data. As of March 2026, working residents numbered 10,873, while the jobless rate was 0.2% higher than the Greater Sydney level of 4.1%, and the rate of labor force participation fell slightly below standard levels (65.5% versus 69.1% across Greater Sydney). Census records indicate that a substantial 48.7% of the working population performed their duties from home, though the influence of COVID-19 containment measures during that period must be kept in mind.
The primary employment sectors for local citizens are healthcare & social assistance, professional & technical services, and retail trade. Conversely, the building sector is noticeably underrepresented, employing only 6.5% of Eastwood's working residents compared to a 8.6% share across Greater Sydney. This heavily residential district offers relatively few jobs within its borders, as demonstrated by comparing the local working population count against the total number of resident workers. Based on AreaSearch reviews of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from broader geographical boundaries, the year ending March 2026 saw local employment expand by 0.9% while the total labor force grew by 0.8%, which kept the unemployment rate mostly unchanged. In comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 1.9% and its labor force grow by 1.9%, accompanied by a minor decline in joblessness. National workforce projections from Jobs and Skills Australia published in May-25 offer additional context on future demand dynamics in Eastwood. These models, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been applied to the local workforce structure to project prospective growth paths. Although total national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the expected rate of expansion varies widely by sector. Weighting these sectoral forecasts against Eastwood's current workforce composition suggests local job numbers could grow by 7.1% over five years and 14.3% over ten years (note that this represents a direct mathematical weighting for context and does not incorporate localized population adjustments).
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Median household income in Eastwood (NSW) is $1,945 a week (about $101,000 a year), with median personal income at $760 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $47,111 a year against an average of $72,261. The average runs 53% 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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The most recent postcode-level ATO datasets compiled by AreaSearch for the financial year 2023 show that household earnings in Eastwood exceed the national average, with a recorded median of $47,111 and a mean income of $72,261. These figures contrast with Greater Sydney averages, where the median is $60,817 and the mean is $83,003. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since the financial year 2023, updated estimates suggest figures of approximately $51,973 for the median and $79,718 for the average as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census places local household earnings at the 62nd percentile ($1,945 weekly), whereas individual earnings sit at the 40th percentile.
Income distribution statistics show that the weekly earnings bracket between $1,500 - 2,999 accounts for 30.5% of the local population (6,150 individuals), which matches the broader regional trend showing 30.9% of residents in that same bracket. Elevated housing expenses absorb 18.6% of income, yet robust overall earnings keep disposable household income at the 58th percentile, and the SEIFA index ranks the locality in the 8th decile for income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Eastwood (NSW) had 6,504 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 53% detached houses and 28% apartments. 29% are owned with a mortgage, 40% rented and 31% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $450 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,730 a month, a total housing cost higher than 85% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 23.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 32.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential dwelling types in Eastwood, measured during the most recent Census, consisted of 53.0% standalone houses and 47.1% alternative structures (including duplexes, apartments, and other housing categories), compared to 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings across the broader Sydney metropolitan area. At the same time, the rate of home ownership in Eastwood was higher than the Sydney metropolitan average at 31.2%, with the remaining properties being held under a mortgage (29.0%) or occupied by tenants (39.7%). The median monthly home loan repayment in the locality stood well above the Sydney metropolitan average at $2,730, whereas the median weekly rent was recorded at $450, compared to regional benchmarks of $2,427 and $470.
On a national scale, mortgage repayments in Eastwood are markedly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and typical rent levels are significantly above the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Eastwood (NSW) counted 6,504 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 7,016 today, averaging 2.8 people each. 39% are couples with children, more than in 75% of areas nationally, against 26% couples without children. 20% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.3 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units represent the vast majority of local households at 75.1%, which is split between couples with children at 38.6%, couples without children at 25.5%, and single parent households at 9.7%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 24.9%, consisting of single-person households at 20.0% and shared group households at 4.9% of the total. The median household occupancy of 2.8 people exceeds the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
50.8% of adults in Eastwood (NSW) hold a university qualification, including 30.9% with a bachelor degree and 17.2% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 87% of areas nationally. A further 9.5% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 2,550 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,118 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 achievement in Eastwood is significantly higher than broader geographical averages, with 50.8% of residents aged 15+ holding tertiary degrees compared to national and state rates of 30.4% in Australia and 32.2% in NSW. This pronounced academic profile leaves the area well positioned to capture knowledge-sector opportunities. Undergraduate degrees are the most common qualification at 30.9%, followed by postgraduate study at 17.2% and graduate diplomas at 2.7%. Vocational education accounts for 19.7% of qualifications among residents aged 15+ years, split between advanced diplomas (10.2%) and certificate level studies (9.5%). Enrolment rates in education are remarkably high, with 30.6% of the population actively participating in structured studies.
This cohort includes 8.7% enrolled in primary schools, 8.4% studying at tertiary institutions, and 6.2% attending secondary schools.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Eastwood (NSW) reaches 124 stops on 34 routes, timetabled for about 6,200 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 1.0 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 reviews show 124 operational passenger stops in Eastwood, offering a combination of rail and bus services. These facilities are served by 34 unique routes, which together handle 6,226 passenger trips every week. Accessibility is classified as excellent, with the average home located 149 meters from the closest transport point. Because it is a mostly residential area, the majority of working residents travel outside the suburb for employment. Private cars remain the primary method of travel at 69%, followed by trains at 17% and buses at 6%. Motor vehicle ownership stands at an average of 1.0 per household, which sits below the regional norm.
A high proportion of 48.7% of working residents performed their jobs from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related working conditions. Service frequency across all local routes averages 889 daily trips, which translates to roughly 50 weekly journeys for each individual passenger stop. The linked map highlights the 100 closest stops to the geographic center of the area.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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79.8% of residents in Eastwood (NSW) report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 94% of areas nationally. 5.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 55.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.2 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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Public health records indicate excellent outcomes for Eastwood, based on AreaSearch assessments of mortality patterns and chronic disease trends, which show a very low incidence of common health issues across all age brackets. Private health insurance coverage is also highly prevalent, covering roughly 55% of the total resident population (~11,190 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney. The most prevalent chronic conditions in the locality are diabetes and arthritis, which affect 4.7% and 4.6% of citizens, respectively. Meanwhile, 79.8% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney.
Residents aged 65 and older make up 19.1% of the local population (3,851 people), exceeding the Greater Sydney benchmark of 15.5%. Health profiles for older citizens are particularly positive, with national indicators matching the strong outcomes seen in the wider local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
61.0% of Eastwood (NSW) residents were born overseas and 68.8% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 97% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Chinese (42.9%) and English (10.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Eastwood ranks as one of the most multicultural localities in Australia, with 68.8% of residents speaking a language other than English at home and 61.0% of the population born outside of Australia. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 38.8% of the local population. However, the most pronounced religious deviation from regional patterns is in Buddhism, which is practiced by 7.0% of residents compared to 4.1% across Greater Sydney. Regarding family backgrounds (specifically parental country of birth), the three most common ancestries in Eastwood are Chinese at 42.9% of the population, which is far higher than the regional average of 8.4%; English at 10.2%, which is considerably below the regional average of 19.0%; and Other at 10.0%, which is lower than the regional average of 16.0%.
There are also significant differences in other backgrounds: Korean ancestry is highly represented at 7.8% of the local population (compared to 1.1% across the region), Sri Lankan ancestry is present at 0.5% (compared to 0.3%), and Lebanese ancestry stands at 0.8% (compared to 2.6%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Eastwood (NSW) is 38. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 30.3% 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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The median age of 38 years in Eastwood aligns closely with the Greater Sydney average of 37 and matches the national median of 38. Compared to the broader metropolitan area, Eastwood has a higher proportion of residents in the 65 - 74 age bracket (10.3%) and a lower share of children aged 5 - 14 years (9.8%). Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 15 to 24 has risen from 11.0% to 13.1%, and the 25 to 34 age bracket grew from 15.8% to 17.2%. In contrast, the 55 to 64 bracket fell from 12.7% to 11.2%, and the 0 to 4 group declined from 4.9% to 3.9%.
By 2041, Eastwood is projected to experience major shifts in its age structure. The 75 to 84 cohort is expected to lead these changes, growing by 67% (an addition of 795 people) to reach 1,985 individuals from a starting point of 1,189. This aging trend is prominent, with seniors aged 65 and older accounting for 58% of all projected population growth, while net population declines are forecast for both the 5 to 14 and 0 to 4 age brackets.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Eastwood (NSW)
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| 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 | Apr 2026 4 months ago all 7 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Apr 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 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 — 159 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (18,695 at the 2021 Census → 20,166 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 (SAL11372). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.