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The median house price in Ermington is $2.01m, with units at $800k. House values have moved 5.3% a year compounded over five years.
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Ermington has an estimated 12,064 residents, down from 12,686 at the 2021 Census — a change of 622 people, or 4.9%. The population has thinned by an average 0.9% a year over five years, slower than 99% of areas nationally. That puts 3,125 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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Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census the suburb of Ermington has an estimated population of approximately 12,064 as of May 2026. This represents a decline of 622 residents (4.9%) relative to the 2021 Census, when the headcount stood at 12,686. The contraction is calculated from a resident population of 12,043, which AreaSearch determined using the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025) plus an additional 38 validated new addresses registered since the Census date. This population scale translates to a density of 3,125 individuals per square kilometer, placing the locality in the top quartile of domestic areas assessed by AreaSearch.
Recent population gains were mostly driven by overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 72.0% of the overall growth. AreaSearch incorporates ABS and Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 region, published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. Where such data is unavailable, SA2 projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 with a 2021 baseline are applied instead. Age-specific growth trajectories from these sources are also mapped to all localities for the years 2032 through 2041. Future demographic forecasts indicate that the suburb of Ermington is positioned for remarkable expansion, ranking in the highest 10 percent of all statistical locations analyzed by AreaSearch, with projections indicating a population increase of 8,403 individuals by 2041, representing a total rise of 69.5% over the 16 years.
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598 new dwellings have been approved in Ermington over the past five years, an average of 119 a year. That places the area in the 50th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 10 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 146 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 14% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 14, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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According to AreaSearch evaluations of ABS building approval records mapped from statistical areas, Ermington averages roughly 119 dwelling approvals each year, with a total of 598 residential properties approved over the preceding 5 financial years (covering FY-21 to FY-25) and 13 approvals recorded during the current FY-26 period. Given the recent population shrinkage, the supply of housing has remained sufficient to meet demand, supporting an orderly market with ample options for buyers, while newly approved dwellings carry an average estimated construction cost of $453,000—a figure slightly exceeding regional benchmarks that highlights a focus on higher-end builds.
Furthermore, commercial building approvals valued at $34.1 million have been registered during this financial year, pointing to solid commercial investment locally. The per-capita rate of development in Ermington matches that of Greater Sydney, contributing to a balanced local market that aligns with regional trends. Recent approvals consist of 14.0% standalone houses and 86.0% semi-detached properties, townhouses, or apartments. Emphasizing high-density structures provides more accessible price points for buyers and caters well to downsizers, property investors, and first-time buyers. This trend represents a major shift from the current housing stock, which is 60.0% standalone houses, reflecting a scarcity of vacant land and adjusting to changing lifestyle choices and housing costs. With approximately 223 residents for every single approval, Ermington displays a low-density profile. Future forecasts suggest Ermington will add 8,382 occupants by 2041, based on the most recent quarterly projections from AreaSearch. Should building rates continue at their current pace, the volume of new housing might fall short of population growth, which could intensify competition among purchasers and drive stronger capital appreciation.
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 3 current infrastructure and development projects inside Ermington, worth an estimated $2.45 billion. A further 91 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $81.4 billion. 31 are already under construction and 39 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 performance is heavily shaped by developments in regional infrastructure, major works, and municipal planning. AreaSearch has identified a total of 17 key projects that are expected to influence the locality, with major initiatives including the Melrose Park Urban Renewal Precinct, Melrose Central, Melrose Central, and Rivea Rydalmere leading the list of relevant local developments.
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Rivea Rydalmere
Boutique waterfront apartment development by Crown Group offering 126 residences with rooftop terrace, pool and direct Parramatta River frontage. Crown Group entered provisional liquidation in August 2023 and BDO was appointed to manage an orderly asset sale process; all creditors were repaid in full and the development portfolio was stabilised. The project is understood to be continuing under successor ownership, though no active project website is currently available.
Rydalmere Place - Mirvac
Large-scale mixed-use urban renewal precinct by Mirvac proposing up to 2,200 new homes, retail, commercial space and significant public domain improvements on former industrial land at Rydalmere. The site is proximate to the Parramatta CBD, Westmead health precinct and the Parramatta Light Rail. As of 2025-26, no active planning application has been located on the NSW Planning Portal, suggesting the proposal remains at a pre-lodgement or stalled planning stage. Separately, the NSW Government has launched its own Rydalmere Development Precinct initiative on an adjacent 19.4-hectare government-owned site (26 Kissing Point Road to 266 Victoria Road) targeting approximately 2,300 homes, with a development partner expected to be announced by end of 2026.
Melrose Park Urban Renewal Precinct
A 30-hectare urban renewal precinct transforming former industrial land in Sydney's north-west into a mixed-use community. The masterplan will deliver over 5,500 homes, a 30,000sqm town centre (Melrose Central, expected to open July 2026), and 50,000sqm of green open space. Stage 4 (Melrose Park Village, 421 apartments) is complete. Stage 5 (Dawn, 368 apartments) broke ground in November 2025, with completion expected mid-2027. Stage 6 (Aeris) received development approval in 2025 with construction commencing late 2025.Melrose Park High School is under construction for 1,000-plus students, targeted to open 2027. Over $216 million in planning contributions committed to local and state infrastructure. Future Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2 will serve the precinct directly.
Melrose Park High School
A new high school being delivered by School Infrastructure NSW to accommodate growth in Melrose Park. The project includes 31 new classrooms, including 3 support classrooms, a multi-purpose hall, library, outdoor learning areas, and open play spaces. As of April 2026, construction is well underway with structural works nearing completion and enrolment open for Year 7 and 8 students starting in 2027.
Melrose Central
Melrose Central is a major mixed-use precinct within the Melrose Park North urban renewal area, featuring 494 apartments across six towers. The development sits above a 30,000 sqm retail podium that serves as the new Melrose Park Town Centre, including a full-line Coles, childcare, and a medical centre. It is designed as a transit-oriented hub, situated directly at a future stop for Stage 2 of the Parramatta Light Rail.
Melrose Central
Melrose Central is a $700 million mixed-use town centre spanning the 55-hectare Melrose Park urban renewal precinct. The project features six residential towers with 494 apartments above a 30,000 sqm four-level retail and lifestyle podium. The hub includes a major supermarket, a 4,700 sqm Asian-inspired street food precinct, childcare, medical centre, and gym. It is strategically located at the future Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2 stop. Structural works are progressing rapidly with completion targeted for late 2026.
Dawn Melrose Park
Stage 5 of the $5 billion Melrose Park masterplan, a joint venture between Sekisui House Australia and Hankyu Hanshin Properties. Features 368 one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments plus penthouses across six low-rise buildings (6-10 storeys). Designed by GroupGSA, it includes rooftop gardens, a large central courtyard spanning almost two hectares, and sustainability initiatives including energy networks and app-based management. Located less than 150m from the future Melrose Park Town Centre and adjacent to Central Park.Construction commenced November 2025, built by Decode. Part of a broader urban renewal delivering 5,500 homes, mixed-use town centre, 50,000sqm of green space, and future Melrose Park High School.
Melrose Park High School
Construction is progressing on the new Melrose Park High School. The project will deliver 31 classrooms including 3 support classrooms, a hall, library, outdoor learning spaces, landscaping and open play space. The school is planned to open for Day 1 Term 1 2027 with Year 7 and Year 8 initially, supporting the rapidly growing Melrose Park urban renewal precinct. Foundation Principal Georgina Koufos has been appointed and enrolments for 2027 have opened.
6,340 residents of Ermington are employed, from a labour force of 6,586. Unemployment sits at 3.7%, with participation at 66.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 10,434, about 86% 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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Ermington possesses a highly qualified labor force, marked by a strong concentration of professional services workers and an unemployment rate of just 3.7%, according to AreaSearch aggregations of local statistical data. As of March 2026, 6,340 local citizens are employed, with the unemployment rate tracking 0.4% lower than the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%, while the participation rate is slightly below the regional benchmark, sitting at 66.9% compared to 69.1% across Greater Sydney. Census data indicates that a notable 46.0% of the working population operated from home, though this figure likely reflects the influence of pandemic-related restrictions.
The primary sectors employing local residents are healthcare & social assistance, professional & technical services, and retail trade. A notable employment concentration exists in public administration & safety, where the workforce proportion is 1.5 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical roles are underrepresented locally, making up 9.7% of jobs compared to the regional average of 11.5%. Comparing the number of local jobs to the size of the resident workforce suggests this largely residential locality offers limited employment options within its boundaries. AreaSearch evaluations of SALM and ABS statistics for the broader statistical area show that the labor force shrank by 2.2% over the 12-month timeframe, while total employment fell by 2.1%, leading to a 0.2 percentage point drop in the unemployment rate. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment expansion of 1.9% and labor force growth of 1.9%, with a minor reduction in unemployment. National forecasts released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 provide additional context on future labor demand in Ermington. These five-year and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential changes. Nationally, employment is projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though these figures vary widely across different sectors. Applying these industry trends to the local employment mix yields an estimated local job growth of 6.7% over five years and 13.8% over ten years, representing a basic weighted projection that does not factor in local population growth variations.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Ermington is $1,993 a week (about $104,000 a year), with median personal income at $812 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $54,100 a year against an average of $68,559. 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 statistics released by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 show that incomes in the suburb of Ermington are slightly above the national benchmark, with a recorded median of $54,100 and an average of $68,559. These figures compare to a median of $60,817 and an average of $83,003 across Greater Sydney. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index increase of 10.32% since financial year 2023 suggests current income figures of roughly $59,683 (median) and $75,634 (average) as of March 2026. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual earnings in Ermington are positioned near the 58th percentile nationally.
The largest bracket consists of 30.4% of residents (3,667 individuals) earning between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, which aligns closely with the broader region where 30.9% fall into this range. High housing costs account for 19.4% of local earnings, though strong household incomes keep disposable income at the 60th percentile, and the local SEIFA income index ranks in the 7th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Ermington had 4,274 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 61% detached houses and 18% apartments. 34% are owned with a mortgage, 44% rented and 23% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $420 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,600 a month, a total housing cost higher than 90% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 21.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 30.1%. 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 structures in Ermington at the time of the latest Census consisted of 60.5% standalone houses and 39.4% alternative dwellings, such as townhouses and apartments, compared to 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings across metropolitan Sydney. Home ownership rates in Ermington trailed the metropolitan average, sitting at 22.5%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (33.9%) or renters (43.6%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,600 was higher than the metropolitan Sydney median of $2,427, while the median weekly rent was $420, compared to $470 across metropolitan Sydney.
On a national scale, mortgage commitments in Ermington are significantly higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are well above the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Ermington counted 4,274 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.8 people each. 42% are couples with children, more than in 82% of areas nationally, against 21% couples without children. 22% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of local households at 75.7%, consisting of couples with children at 41.5%, couples without children at 21.0%, and single-parent households at 12.1%. Non-family households account for the remaining 24.3%, with single-person households representing 21.8% and group households making up 2.5% of the total. The median household occupancy of 2.8 individuals is slightly higher than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
36.1% of adults in Ermington hold a university qualification, including 24.5% with a bachelor degree and 9.7% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 17.4% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 203 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,016 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 attainment in Ermington lags behind the wider region, with 36.1% of residents aged 15 and over holding a university degree, compared to 42.7% across the broader SA3 region. This difference indicates opportunities for further educational advancement and skills training. Undergraduate degrees are the most common qualification at 24.5%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 9.7% and graduate diplomas at 1.9%. Vocational training is also common, with 29.2% of residents aged 15 and over holding technical qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas (11.8%) and vocational certificates (17.4%). Educational enrollment rates are high, with 30.9% of the local population engaged in formal study.
This comprises 10.4% of residents attending primary school, 7.0% in high school, and 6.2% enrolled in higher education courses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Ermington reaches 77 stops on 25 routes, timetabled for about 3,000 services a week. The typical home sits about 140 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.3 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transit audits identify 77 active transport stops within Ermington, consisting entirely of bus services. These stops are served by 25 separate bus routes, which together provide 2,960 passenger services each week. Local transit access is rated as excellent, with households situated an average of 143 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the residential nature of the suburb, most working residents commute to other areas, with private vehicles remaining the primary mode of travel at 83% and trains accounting for 7%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.3 cars per household. A significant 46.0% of working residents worked from home, based on 2021 Census data collected during pandemic conditions.
Service density averages 422 daily runs across all active transit routes, which equates to roughly 38 weekly services for each individual stop.
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76.2% of residents in Ermington report no long-term health condition. 6.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.8 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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Ermington records favorable health statistics based on AreaSearch analysis of mortality data and the occurrence of chronic illnesses, with low rates of common health conditions observed across both younger and older cohorts, and private health insurance coverage extending to approximately 54% of the population (~6,519 residents). This compares to a rate of 59.9% across Greater Sydney. Mental health conditions and arthritis are the most prevalent medical issues in the area, affecting 6.3% and 5.5% of the population, respectively, while 76.2% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney.
The working-age cohort exhibits strong health markers with low rates of chronic disease. Residents aged 65 and over make up 17.2% of the local population (2,075 individuals), exceeding the Greater Sydney average of 15.5%. Senior residents display above-average health outcomes, with national health benchmarks matching those of the broader community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
44.3% of Ermington residents were born overseas and 49.7% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 88% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (15.7%) and Chinese (15.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Ermington exhibits a high level of cultural variety, with 44.3% of the population born outside of Australia and 49.7% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 53.8% of the local population. The most prominent religious overrepresentation is Islam, which accounts for 6.1% of residents compared to 6.8% across Greater Sydney. Regarding family heritage based on parents' country of birth, the three largest ancestry groups are Other at 15.9%, Australian at 15.7%, and Chinese at 15.1%, which is significantly higher than the regional average of 8.4%.
Other notable differences in ethnic representation include Korean ancestry, which accounts for 6.3% of Ermington residents compared to 1.1% across the region, Lebanese at 5.1% compared to 2.6%, and Filipino at 2.3% compared to 2.0%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Ermington is 38. That is 1 year older than at the 2021 Census. 23.4% 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 residents in Ermington is 38 years, which is close to the Greater Sydney average of 37 and matches the national median of 38. Compared to the Greater Sydney metropolitan area, Ermington has a larger share of residents aged 35 to 44 (16.9%) but a smaller proportion aged 25 to 34 (11.9%). Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 has risen from 3.9% to 5.4%, and the 65 to 74 cohort has grown from 8.2% to 9.7%, while the 25 to 34 cohort declined from 15.6% to 11.9%.
Demographic models project significant shifts in the age structure by 2041, led by the 35 to 44 age bracket, which is expected to grow by 59% (adding 1,197 individuals) to reach 3,236 residents from a baseline of 2,038.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Ermington
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 | Jun 2026 2 months ago all 4 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Jun 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 — 38 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (12,686 at the 2021 Census → 12,064 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 (SAL11438). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.