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The median house price in Emu Heights (NSW) is $1.18m, with units at $965k. House values have moved 6.1% a year compounded over five years.
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Emu Heights (NSW) has an estimated 3,167 residents, down from 3,205 at the 2021 Census — a change of 38 people, or 1.2%. The population has thinned by an average 0.6% a year over five years, slower than 96% of areas nationally. That puts 923 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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Demographic assessments by AreaSearch combining ABS updates for the surrounding region with post-Census address verification place the population of the suburb of Emu Heights (NSW) at approximately 3,167 as of Aug 2026. This indicates a contraction of 38 people (1.2%) compared to the 3,205 people counted during the 2021 Census. This count is based on an estimated resident population of 3,160 derived from the ABS ERP release in June 2025 alongside 21 validated new addresses identified since the Census benchmark. The resulting population density stands at 923 persons per square kilometer, tracking closely with overall benchmarks recorded across AreaSearch locations.
Net population movement was predominantly anchored by inbound overseas migration, which made up around 54.0% of recent population additions. Population projections for the suburb of Emu Heights (NSW) utilise 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 modeling with a 2022 baseline, supplemented by 2022 NSW State Government SA2 series on a 2021 base where required. Projected age-specific growth trajectories across these datasets are carried forward for the 2032 to 2041 period. Overall demographic forecasts point toward a downward shift, indicating a reduction of 78 persons by 2041 under these models. In contrast to the headline decline, individual age brackets are forecast to expand, most notably persons aged 65 to 74 with an estimated addition of 56 people. <i>See the age section for more details.</i>
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
40 new dwellings have been approved in Emu Heights (NSW) over the past five years, an average of 8 a year. That is 2.8 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 9, 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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Analysis of ABS residential building approvals by AreaSearch indicates that Emu Heights has averaged approximately 8 residential approvals annually, yielding roughly 40 homes over the preceding 5 financial years. Within FY-25 to date, 9 approvals have been lodged. Given local population declines, this volume of construction represents a healthy supply balance that supports prospective purchasers, with approved dwellings carrying an average construction cost of $664,000 to highlight builder orientation toward upper-tier residential stock. Concurrently, $13.5 million in commercial building approvals have been registered during this financial year, pointing to steady non-residential development pipeline activity.
Building activity in Emu Heights remains subdued relative to the broader region, running 54.0% below the Greater Sydney per-capita baseline. Such restricted housing additions generally reinforce buyer competition and capital values across established homes. This low output also trails national figures, underscoring local maturity and probable planning limitations. Approved residential construction is divided between 44.0% detached dwellings and 56.0% attached dwellings, creating accessible entry points for first-time buyers, downsizers, and investors. This emphasis on higher-density building marks a departure from the existing neighborhood composition (currently 98.0% houses), driven by limited land availability and growing demand for varied, cost-effective residential formats. A ratio of 629 people per approved dwelling highlights the suburb's quiet residential pipeline. Given that demographic projections forecast steady or contracting resident counts, Emu Heights is anticipated to experience lower pressure on local housing supply, creating favorable purchasing conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Emu Heights (NSW)
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Emu Heights (NSW), worth an estimated $8 million. A further 56 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $8.09 billion. 20 are already under construction and 23 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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Strategic infrastructure investments, major works, and town planning policies are instrumental in driving local area performance. AreaSearch has identified 7 significant projects anticipated to influence the suburb. Leading initiatives include the Uniting Edinglassie Village Redevelopment, Emu Plains Rail Station Upgrades, Emu Plains Bus Stop Improvements, and the Regatta Park Upgrade - Emu Plains, with key developments detailed below.
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Uniting Edinglassie Village Redevelopment
Stage 2 redevelopment by Uniting NSW.ACT to deliver 147 independent living apartments across 5 buildings in Emu Plains, complementing the existing 100-bed residential aged care home. The project features 29 affordable rental housing units, a clubroom, landscaped gardens, and shared access to existing amenities like a cafe and chapel. Construction commenced in September 2025 by Growthbuilt, with expected completion in the first half of 2027.
Emu Plains Industry Centre (EPIC) - Akura Development
16.29 hectare industrial subdivision at 158-164 Old Bathurst Road, Emu Plains, branded as Emu Plains Industry Centre (EPIC). The project delivers 40 fully serviced freehold industrial lots ranging from 2,270 to 14,003 square metres, plus optional turnkey warehouse and office buildings from 1,460 to 7,196 square metres. Zoned E4 General Industrial with B-Double access. Site acquisition from Penrith City Council was completed in June 2024 by Akura and its capital partners trading as Emu Plains Developments Pty Ltd.DA22/0318 for subdivision was approved by the Sydney Western City Planning Panel in March 2024, with Section 4.55 modifications lodged in January and May 2025 to stage engineering works and refine lot, road and stormwater designs. Demolition and in situ bioremediation of the former Rocla site was completed over six months by principal contractor Perfect Contracting, with environmental clearance achieved by late 2025. Civil construction is now underway with completion targeted for Q3 2026. More than 50 percent of lots are committed. The precinct is expected to create 300 to 350 local jobs and inject approximately 36.4 million dollars annually into the local economy. Located minutes from the M4 Motorway, Emu Plains train station and Western Sydney Airport.
Winter Sports World
Winter Sports World features a ski slope, hotel, and recreational facilities, planned for Jamisontown, generating significant economic impact.
Regatta Park Upgrade - Emu Plains
Community recreational destination upgrade at Nepean River in Emu Plains. Jointly funded by Australian and NSW Governments and Penrith City Council under Western Sydney City Deal Liveability Program. Includes River Road realignment, new park facilities, shared paths, playground equipment, and landscaping.
Emu Heights Residential Estate
A small infill land subdivision of 28 residential lots in an elevated position along Wedmore Road in Emu Heights, overlooking the Nepean River and the Blue Mountains. Subdivision works and services are complete and all lots are sold and titled, with individual homes now being delivered by private builders.
Nepean Business Park
The Nepean Business Park is a 47-hectare industrial and employment precinct transforming former quarry land near the Nepean River. The project features a mix of small business units and large-scale industrial lots, aimed at supporting Western Sydney's growing logistics and light industrial demand. Key works include site stabilization, a significant extension of the Great River Walk, and the creation of approximately 4,000 local jobs. Recent 2025-2026 updates include the approval of revised subdivision layouts to accommodate larger industrial footprints and the commencement of the first building phases following site benching.
Nepean Business Park
Transformation of a 47ha degraded former quarry site in North Penrith into a premium business and industrial subdivision. The park comprises 93 small to medium lots (from 2,007 sqm) catering to owner-occupiers and SMEs, with warehouse units, community hub, cycle and pedestrian links, and a connection to the Great River Walk. Stage 2 is now selling with practical completion of Stages 1 and 2 targeted for late 2025 and warehouse unit completion due Q2 2026.On completion the park is expected to create 4,000 permanent jobs and contribute approximately $500 million per year to the local economy.
Penrith Stadium Redevelopment
The Penrith Stadium Redevelopment is a 309 million dollar NSW Government project transforming the home ground of the Penrith Panthers into a modern 25,000-seat venue (with capacity for around 30,000 for concerts). Delivered by Infrastructure NSW with John Holland as construction partner and Populous as architect, the project includes a new multi-level western grandstand, refurbished eastern grandstand, four new 50-metre LED lighting towers, new scoreboards, upgraded media and broadcast facilities, four gender-inclusive change rooms, and a substantial increase in accessible seating and amenities.The surrounding precinct features a remodelled training field, multipurpose community courts, landscaped public spaces, basketball hoops, and improved pedestrian connections to support year-round community use. Demolition was completed in August 2025 and major construction has progressed rapidly, with the first eastern grandstand roof section installed in February 2026 and four lighting towers erected in April 2026. The project is supporting around 500 construction jobs and over 650 ongoing operational jobs, with completion targeted ahead of the 2027 NRL season. The venue was renamed Helloworld Stadium in March 2026 under a new naming rights agreement.
1,805 residents of Emu Heights (NSW) are employed, from a labour force of 1,858. Unemployment sits at 2.9%, with participation at 72.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,831, about 89% 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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Workforce metrics compiled by AreaSearch show that Emu Heights maintains a highly capable labor pool with notable concentrations in vital public services and an unemployment rate of only 2.9%. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 1,805, while joblessness sat 1.3% beneath the 4.1% recorded for Greater Sydney alongside a labor force participation rate of 72.1% (compared to 68.9% across Greater Sydney). In addition, Census records showed that 35.5% of working locals operated from home, though this figure was influenced by prevailing Covid-19 restrictions. Local employment is predominantly anchored by construction, health care & social assistance, alongside education & training.
The community exhibits an outsized concentration in construction jobs, generating a sectoral representation 1.7 times the regional benchmark. Conversely, professional & technical roles account for only 5.8% of the local workforce, well below the 11.5% seen across Greater Sydney. Comparing the Census working population against resident worker counts suggests that job opportunities situated directly within the suburb remain scarce. Regional SALM and ABS statistics compiled by AreaSearch show that across the 12 months leading to March 2026, the local labor supply contracted by 4.5% while net jobs dropped by 4.6%, nudging the local jobless rate up by 0.1 percentage points. Over the identical timeframe, Greater Sydney recorded a 1.9% increase in employment and a 1.9% expansion in labor force numbers, accompanied by a slight rate reduction. Looking ahead, national projections published by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26 provide context for local employment prospects. Mapping these five-year and ten-year national trajectories against the local industry profile outlines expected workforce shifts. Nationally, job numbers are projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying widely by sector. Aligning these industry trends with the local workforce distribution yields an estimated employment increase of 6.4% across five years and 13.3% across ten years (representing an unadjusted sectoral weighting for modeling purposes that excludes local population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Emu Heights (NSW) is $2,398 a week (about $125,000 a year), with median personal income at $978 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $64,455 a year against an average of $74,974. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of ATO postcode records for financial year 2023, tax filers in the suburb of Emu Heights generated a median income of $64,455 and an average income of $74,974. These figures sit well above nationwide benchmarks, compared against Greater Sydney's median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Factoring in subsequent Wage Price Index expansion of 10.32% since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach roughly $71,107 (median) and $82,711 (average) as of March 2026. Census findings place local household, family, and personal earnings within the 76th to 87th percentiles nationally.
Income distribution shows 34.5% of residents (1,092 individuals) earning between $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, closely matching the 30.9% share seen across the wider region. Upper-bracket earners making over $3,000 per week constitute 36.6% of the cohort, underscoring substantial local expenditure capacity. Housing costs consume 13.7% of earnings, while strong remuneration places the community in the 88th percentile for disposable funds and the 7th decile for SEIFA income status.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Emu Heights (NSW) had 1,093 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 98% detached houses and 1% apartments. 52% are owned with a mortgage, 16% rented and 32% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $440 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month, a total housing cost higher than 75% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 18.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 20.9%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census records indicate that residential property across Emu Heights consists of 97.7% houses and 2.3% other dwellings (apartments, semi-detached properties, and 'other' dwellings), contrasting with the Sydney metro split of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership reached 32.2%, substantially exceeding the Sydney metro standard, while mortgaged properties accounted for 51.9% and tenant-occupied homes represented 15.8%. Typical monthly mortgage payments stood at $2,167, well below the Sydney metro median of $2,427, while weekly median rent sat at $440 against $470 across metropolitan Sydney. On a national basis, local mortgage commitments exceed the Australian benchmark of $1,863, and typical rent levels remain above the countrywide figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Emu Heights (NSW) counted 1,093 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.9 people each. 44% are couples with children, more than in 88% of areas nationally, against 26% couples without children. 16% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute 82.5% of all local households, divided between couples with children at 44.2%, couples without children at 25.6%, and single parent families at 12.0%. Non-family living arrangements make up the remaining 17.5%, comprising 16.2% lone person households and 0.9% group dwellings. The typical household consists of 2.9 people, exceeding the Greater Sydney benchmark of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
20.5% of adults in Emu Heights (NSW) hold a university qualification, including 13.0% with a bachelor degree and 5.0% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 30.6% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 242 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,003 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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Educational attainment in the area reflects lower tertiary completion, with 20.5% of residents possessing university degrees compared to 38.0% across Greater Sydney. This highlights a clear scope for targeted education programs. Among degree holders, bachelor qualifications lead at 13.0%, followed by 5.0% holding postgraduate degrees and 2.5% with graduate diplomas. Vocational and technical qualifications are widespread, with 41.7% of persons aged 15+ holding practical credentials consisting of advanced diplomas (11.1%) and certificates (30.6%). Community participation in learning is extensive, with 28.6% of the local population engaged in educational study. This cohort comprises 9.4% enrolled in primary education, 8.6% attending secondary education institutions, and 3.7% pursuing tertiary education courses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Emu Heights (NSW) reaches 23 stops on 17 routes, timetabled for about 240 services a week. The typical home sits about 140 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.9 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 transit infrastructure within Emu Heights comprises 23 dedicated passenger stops supporting local bus connections. A network of 17 individual routes operates across these stops, delivering a combined total of 241 weekly passenger trips. Transit accessibility is rated as excellent, with typical walking distances to the closest boarding point averaging 136 meters. Given its primarily residential setting, the vast majority of workers travel outward, with private vehicles serving as the principal transport method for 91% of commuters. Household vehicle ownership stands at an average of 1.9 cars per dwelling, higher than the regional benchmark.
Additionally, 35.5% of working residents carried out their duties from home during the 2021 Census, a figure shaped by contemporary COVID-19 settings. Transit services provide an average volume of 34 trips per day across the network, translating to approximately 10 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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69.5% of residents in Emu Heights (NSW) report no long-term health condition. 4.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 56.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.7 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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Community wellness metrics for Emu Heights are positive, with AreaSearch evaluations of mortality figures and health conditions aligning with broader nationwide standards. Rates of common ailments remain standard across both younger and older cohorts, while private health insurance adoption is substantial at approximately 57% of residents (~1,790 people), compared with 59.9% across Greater Sydney. The primary medical diagnoses recorded across the suburb are asthma (affecting 8.7% of residents) and mental health conditions (impacting 8.6%), while 69.5% of residents reported having no long-term illnesses, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Health indicators across the working-age cohort remain standard.
Seniors aged 65 and over make up 15.1% of the population (478 people), demonstrating above-average wellness outcomes that align with countrywide benchmarks for the general public.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Emu Heights (NSW) is largely Australian-born, at 86.7% of residents, with 5.6% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (30.2%) and English (27.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Measures of cultural diversity in Emu Heights sit below metropolitan averages, with 86.7% of residents Australian-born, 94.2% holding citizenship, and 94.4% using only English in the home. Christianity represents the primary religious affiliation, accounting for 60.9% of the population compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. Examining ancestral background (parents' country of birth), the predominant heritages in Emu Heights are Australian at 30.2% (substantially above the regional 17.8%), English at 27.1% (well above the wider 19.0%), and Irish at 9.4%. Other ancestral backgrounds show clear divergences from metropolitan norms, including Maltese at 1.7% (compared to 1.0% regionally), Dutch at 1.9% (versus 0.7%), and Lebanese representing 0.6% (against 2.6% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Emu Heights (NSW) is 38. 27.6% 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 demographic profile of Emu Heights leans toward younger age brackets. Mature adults and pre-retirees aged 45 - 64 make up 26.0% of the population as at August 2026, compared to 22.6% across Greater Sydney, whereas younger adults aged 25 - 44 represent 25.5% against a regional benchmark of 31.4%. The median age is estimated at 38 as at August 2026, remaining stable from the 2021 Census and sitting 1 year higher than the Greater Sydney median of 37 at that Census. Since that time, the proportion of residents aged 65+ has risen from 14.0% to an estimated 15.1%.
This older cohort is projected to show the strongest expansion by 2041, increasing by 114 (24%) to reach 592. In contrast, populations of children, youth, and younger adults are forecast to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Emu Heights (NSW)
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 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 Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| 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 Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Dec 2025 10 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Dec 2025. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 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) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 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 — 21 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (3,205 at the 2021 Census → 3,167 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL11420). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.