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The median house price in Emu Plains is $1.22m, with units at $870k. House values have moved 6.1% a year compounded over five years.
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Emu Plains has an estimated 8,247 residents, up from 8,126 at the 2021 Census — a change of 121 people, or 1.5%. 264 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 1,016 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 AreaSearch evaluations combining broader ABS demographic updates with post-Census validated address counts, the suburb of Emu Plains is home to an estimated 8,247 residents as of Aug 2026. This figure marks an addition of 121 people (1.5%) compared to the 8,126 individuals tallied during the 2021 Census. The baseline was derived from an AreaSearch population figure of 8,233—formulated following the ABS release of June 2025 ERP numbers—supplemented by 264 validated new addresses added after the Census benchmark. The resulting population density stands at 1,015 persons per square kilometer, tracking closely with typical benchmarks recorded across AreaSearch assessment zones.
Inbound overseas migration formed the primary driver of demographic expansion, accounting for roughly 54.0% of recent population additions. Population modeling by AreaSearch incorporates 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 figures pegged to a 2022 baseline, supplemented where necessary by 2022 NSW State Government SA2 releases based on 2021. For the period spanning 2032 to 2041, cohort-specific age expansion rates from these series are uniformly applied. Future trajectory estimates position the suburb of Emu Plains within the lower quartile of nationwide statistical areas, with combined SA2 models pointing to an expansion of 177 persons to 2041, representing a cumulative increase of 2.0% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
87 new dwellings have been approved in Emu Plains over the past five years, an average of 17 a year. That places the area in the 54th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 2 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 48 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 31% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 158, running ahead of 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 by AreaSearch of statistical area building records from the ABS indicates that Emu Plains has registered roughly 17 residential building consents annually, culminating in approximately 87 homes across the preceding 5 financial years. The tally for FY-25 to date stands at 158 approvals. Amid a shrinking local population, the volume of residential additions has comfortably satisfied demand, fostering an equilibrium in market supply and providing purchasers with healthy options, alongside an average construction cost of $664,000 per dwelling that underscores a builder preference for high-tier residential products. Non-residential activity has also seen moderate momentum, with $12.1 million in commercial building consents logged during this financial year.
On a per-capita basis, building volumes in Emu Plains align with regional trends across Greater Sydney, providing stability to the market despite a recent uptick in building approvals. Contemporary construction is heavily weighted toward medium and high-density housing at 69.0%, alongside 31.0% detached dwellings. This tilt toward compact housing delivers more attainable price points for first-home purchasers, investors, and downsizing owner-occupiers. Such development contrasts sharply with the existing residential stock (currently 82.0% houses), signaling both a contraction in greenfield land and an evolving demand for varied, cost-effective residential options. Generating roughly 88 people per dwelling approval, the locality displays the profile of a low density area. Projections indicate that Emu Plains will add 163 residents through to 2041 relative to the most recent quarterly calculation from AreaSearch. At present rates of construction, local housing stock appears well-positioned to satisfy incoming demand, supporting favorable market dynamics for purchasers and creating capacity for demographic growth to outpace current projections.
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 6 current infrastructure and development projects inside Emu Plains, worth an estimated $320 million. A further 52 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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The evolution and ongoing performance of a community are closely linked to the delivery of key civil works, planning programs, and major infrastructure initiatives. AreaSearch has pinpointed a total of 21 projects with the capacity to influence the local area. Key ventures include the Emu Plains Industrial Precinct - Akura Development, Uniting Edinglassie Village Redevelopment, Winter Sports World, and Penrith Stadium Redevelopment, with the primary initiatives 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.
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.
Emu Plains Rail Station Upgrades
NSW Government rail infrastructure upgrades at Emu Plains Station as part of Mariyung and Regional Rail fleet projects. Infrastructure modifications to support new fleet introduction and improve accessibility.
Emu Plains Bus Stop Improvements
NSW Government Bus Priority Infrastructure Program improvements to four bus stops in Emu Plains along Great Western Highway. Part of program to improve reliability of bus services on Sydney's main bus corridors. Community consultation completed May 2024.
Nepean River Masterplan Precinct (Emu Plains Side)
The Emu Plains side of the Nepean River Masterplan delivers the upgraded Regatta Park and associated foreshore works on the western bank of the river. The completed project includes the realignment of River Road, new shared paths and cycle links, improved access to the water, extensive new planting and play spaces, a pavilion with water play, river viewing platforms, kayak launch areas, upgraded parking and new amenities. It forms part of Penrith City Council's Our River program to revitalise the Nepean River precinct as a regional destination for recreation, events and tourism.
Nepean Hospital Redevelopment
A major expansion of Nepean Hospital to meet the needs of the Penrith and Blue Mountains communities. Stage 1 delivered a 14-storey clinical tower (2021). Stage 2 is currently in construction and involves a new 7-storey clinical building connecting to the Stage 1 tower. Key features of Stage 2 include a new Intensive Care Unit, medical imaging, nuclear medicine, renal dialysis, a new paediatric unit, and a dedicated Palliative Care Unit on Level 7. The project also delivered a new Child and Adolescent Mental Health Unit (completed early 2026).As of March 2026, the building facade and main entry were unveiled, with works currently focused on internal fit-out and landscaping.
4,372 residents of Emu Plains are employed, from a labour force of 4,442. Unemployment sits at 1.6%, with participation at 64.9%. 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 7,562, about 92% 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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A review of statistical area data by AreaSearch demonstrates that Emu Plains maintains a qualified labour pool with solid representation across essential services, alongside an unemployment rate of just 1.6%. Records from March 2026 indicate that 4,372 residents are employed, with local unemployment sitting 2.6% below the 4.1% recorded for Greater Sydney, while local workforce engagement trails regional standards (64.9% compared to Greater Sydney's 68.9%). Census records show an elevated 37.2% of workers performing their roles from home, an outcome that warrants consideration alongside contemporaneous Covid-19 restrictions. The resident workforce is concentrated most heavily in construction, health care & social assistance, and education & training.
The local economy demonstrates a notable tilt toward construction, where the workforce proportion stands at 1.6 times the regional benchmark. Conversely, the professional & technical sector is under-represented, engaging just 5.1% of local workers in contrast to 11.5% across Greater Sydney. Comparing the Census count of locally based jobs against the resident workforce suggests that local employment opportunities are limited within this largely residential district. Over the twelve months leading up to March 2026, an analysis conducted by AreaSearch using SALM and ABS data showed that the labour force shrank by 3.4% and employment also fell by 3.4%, while unemployment stayed virtually the same. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 1.9% and labour force growth of 1.9%, with a slight decline in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Mar-26 provide additional context regarding potential future demand in Emu Plains. These projections, which span five and ten year periods, have been compared with the local employment profile to estimate future growth trends. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rate of growth varies considerably across different industry sectors. When these sector-specific forecasts are applied to Emu Plains's current employment mix, the result indicates that local employment should rise by 6.4% over five years and 13.2% over ten years. It is important to note that this represents a straightforward weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate localized population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Emu Plains is $1,877 a week (about $98,000 a year), with median personal income at $880 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $57,997 a year against an average of $67,461. 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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Aggregated postcode data from the ATO for financial year 2023 indicates that the suburb of Emu Plains recorded a median taxpayer earnings level of $57,997 and an average of $67,461. These figures sit near the nationwide midpoint, contrasting with corresponding Greater Sydney figures of $60,817 and $83,003. Factoring in Wage Price Index appreciation of 10.32% since financial year 2023, modeled estimates as of March 2026 indicate equivalent benchmarks of roughly $63,982 (median) and $74,423 (average). Census measures place local household, family, and individual earnings around the national 60th percentile. A bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 captures 30.5% of the local population (2,515 individuals), mirroring broader metropolitan patterns where 30.9% occupy the same income tier.
Residential accommodation expenses account for 15.2% of gross receipts, yet healthy baseline earnings support a disposable income level at the 59th percentile and an overall SEIFA income placement in the 6th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Emu Plains had 2,989 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 82% detached houses and 2% apartments. 37% are owned with a mortgage, 23% rented and 40% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $420 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,200 a month. Rent absorbs 22.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.0%. 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 most recent Census, the housing inventory of Emu Plains was divided between 82.0% houses and 17.9% other dwellings (incorporating semi-detached structures, flats, and alternative formats), differing from the broader metropolitan breakdown of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings across Sydney metro. Outright property ownership in Emu Plains stood at 40.0%, substantially exceeding the Sydney metro baseline, while the balance of residential properties was divided between mortgaged properties (37.0%) and rental stock (23.1%). Across the suburb, typical monthly mortgage costs ran at $2,200 alongside weekly rental payments of $420, falling below the Sydney metro comparisons of $2,427 and $470.
On a national scale, mortgage commitments in Emu Plains exceed the Australian norm of $1,863, and weekly rents sit notably above the nationwide benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Emu Plains counted 2,989 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.6 people each. 34% are couples with children, against 26% couples without children. 25% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 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 73.5%, comprising 34.0% couples with children, 26.3% couples without children, and 12.5% single parent families. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 26.5%, made up of lone person households (24.6%) and group households (1.6%). The typical household size stands at 2.6 people, slightly under the Greater Sydney baseline of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
21.0% of adults in Emu Plains hold a university qualification, including 14.0% with a bachelor degree and 4.8% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 27.9% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 2,228 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,018 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 profiles reveal a lower proportion of tertiary qualifications locally, with university degrees held by 21.0% of the population compared to 38.0% across Greater Sydney, highlighting a distinct target for future learning initiatives. Primary university credentials consist of Bachelor degrees at 14.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 4.8% and graduate diplomas at 2.2%. Vocational education is strongly represented, with technical and trade credentials held by 38.7% of residents aged 15+, comprising advanced diplomas (10.8%) and certificates (27.9%). Formal learning engagement is substantial across the community, with 28.5% of local inhabitants actively enrolled in study.
This group is distributed across primary education (10.1%), secondary education (8.2%), and tertiary education (4.1%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Emu Plains reaches 105 stops on 53 routes, timetabled for about 2,400 services a week. The typical home sits about 130 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.5 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 in Emu Plains encompasses 105 active transport stops spanning rail and bus services. These points of access are connected by 53 individual routes that deliver a combined 2,430 weekly passenger trips. Network convenience is rated as excellent, with households typically situated 126 meters from the nearest stop. Given the suburban nature of the district, outbound commuting is widespread, with private motor vehicles serving as the primary transport mode for 90% of commuters. Household car availability stands at an above-average 1.5 per dwelling. Census findings from 2021 also recorded 37.2% of the local workforce operating from home, an outcome potentially shaped by COVID-19 conditions.
Transit schedules across all transit routes provide an average of 347 trips per day, which corresponds to roughly 23 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying mapping illustrates the 100 nearest stops surrounding the central point of the area.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
64.8% of residents in Emu Plains report no long-term health condition. 6.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 53.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.6 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Data evaluated by AreaSearch regarding mortality metrics and chronic illness incidence points to notable health challenges within Emu Plains, with regular medical conditions observed across younger as well as older demographics. Private health insurance participation slightly surpasses the SA2 norm, covering approximately 54% of the total population (~4,421 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney. The two most prevalent health issues reported across the community are arthritis (affecting 9.5% of residents) and mental health issues (affecting 8.7%), while 64.8% of individuals reported being unaffected by any medical ailments, below the 74.6% benchmark for Greater Sydney.
Incidence of long-term health challenges sits above average among working-age cohorts. Senior residents aged 65 and over make up 22.5% of the local demographic (1,855 people), exceeding the 15.5% share across Greater Sydney, with older cohorts experiencing health outcomes that reflect broader national baselines.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Emu Plains is largely Australian-born, at 84.1% of residents, with 7.0% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (29.8%) and English (28.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Emu Plains exhibits a relatively homogeneous cultural makeup, with Australian-born residents accounting for 84.1% of the populace, 91.7% holding citizenship, and 93.0% communicating solely in English at home. Christianity represents the leading faith, adhered to by 63.8% of residents in Emu Plains, compared against 49.2% across Greater Sydney. Examining parental birthplaces highlights the three principal ancestral backgrounds in Emu Plains: Australian at 29.8% (outstripping the 17.8% regional mark), English at 28.6% (exceeding the 19.0% regional figure), and Irish at 9.8%. Specific European heritages also show distinct local patterns, with Polish background accounting for 1.0% (against 0.6% regionally), Maltese representing 1.3% (against 1.0%), and Hungarian aligning at 0.3% (against 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Emu Plains is 41. 24.8% 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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Demographic records indicate an older population distribution in Emu Plains relative to the broader metropolitan region. AreaSearch calculations for August 2026 position 22.5% of the community within the senior age bracket (65+), surpassing the Greater Sydney benchmark of 15.5%, whereas the young to middle aged adults cohort (25 - 44) accounts for 23.2%, below the wider metropolitan share of 31.4%. The median age remains at 41, unchanged since the 2021 Census, which sits 4 years higher than the Greater Sydney median of 37 logged in the same Census. Demographic projections to 2041 indicate that the elderly demographic will experience the greatest expansion, growing by 595 (32%) to reach 2,451, whereas young to middle aged adults and children and young adults are expected to see contractions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Emu Plains
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 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) | Aug 2026 last month 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 last month 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 last month headline measures · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jun 2026 3 months ago all 6 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 Jun 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 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 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago 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 — 264 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (8,126 at the 2021 Census → 8,247 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 (SAL11421). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.