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The median house price in Erskine Park is $1.33m, with units at $1.00m. House values have moved 6.7% a year compounded over five years.
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Erskine Park has an estimated 6,459 residents, down from 6,486 at the 2021 Census. The population has thinned by an average 0.5% a year over five years, slower than 93% of areas nationally. That puts 770 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 ABS population updates for the wider region and recent address validations conducted by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Erskine Park has an estimated population of 6,459 as of May 2026. This represents a reduction of 27 people (0.4%) from the 2021 Census, which documented 6,486 people. The change is calculated from a resident base of 6,450, estimated by AreaSearch using the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025) combined with 17 validated new addresses registered since the Census date. This population level yields a density of 769 persons per square kilometer, which aligns closely with the typical averages observed across AreaSearch evaluated locations.
Demographic expansion was mostly driven by natural increase, which accounted for approximately 63.0% of all population gains in recent times. AreaSearch employs ABS and Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 location, published in 2024 with a 2022 base year. For SA2 regions lacking this data, projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 using a 2021 base year are utilized. Growth rates by age group from these datasets are applied to all locations for the years 2032 to 2041. Looking at future population trends, projections suggest a contraction in the overall population, with the area losing 205 persons by 2041 under this framework. Conversely, expansion is expected within particular age cohorts, led by residents aged 75 to 84, who are projected to increase by 336 people.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
53 new dwellings have been approved in Erskine Park over the past five years, an average of 10 a year. That is 1.6 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 19, 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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Based on AreaSearch assessments of ABS building approvals allocated from statistical area statistics, the suburb of Erskine Park averages about 10 new home approvals per year, totaling approximately 53 homes over the previous 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, 18 approvals have been registered. With the local population declining, this new volume has likely satisfied demand, providing options for purchasers, with new houses constructed at an average value of $299,000, consistent with broader regional benchmarks. Furthermore, $58.4 million in commercial development approvals have been logged in the current financial year, showing strong commercial construction activity.
When compared to Greater Sydney, the suburb of Erskine Park displays much lower levels of construction activity (65.0% below the regional average per capita). This constrained supply pipeline typically supports heightened demand and values for pre-existing houses. This rate of building is also lower than the national benchmark, reflecting a mature market and highlighting potential development bottlenecks. New construction consists of 83.0% detached houses and 17.0% semi-detached or attached dwellings, preserving the traditional low-density landscape of the suburb with an emphasis on spacious family residences. The ratio of 587 people per dwelling approval reflects a quiet, low-intensity development climate. As the population is projected to remain steady or contract, the suburb of Erskine Park is likely to experience less pressure on residential stock, which may offer favorable options for buyers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Erskine Park, worth an estimated $80 million. A further 51 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $53.3 billion. 11 are already under construction and 20 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local performance is heavily shaped by updates to regional infrastructure, key projects, and planning changes. In total, 9 projects have been identified by AreaSearch as having a potential impact on the local area. Principal developments include the ESR Erskine Park Logistics Estate, the Erskine Park Employment Area (EPEA) Expansion, the BlueScope Western Sydney Service Centre Expansion, and the Sydney Metro - Western Sydney Airport, with details provided below for the most relevant initiatives.
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ESR Erskine Park Logistics Estate
A prime multi-unit logistics estate on a 7.7-hectare freehold site, delivering over 40,000sqm of gross lettable area. The facility features a 14.6m ridge height, 24/7 operational capability, and flexible warehouse designs targeting a 5 Star Green Star rating with significant rooftop solar infrastructure.
BlueScope Western Sydney Service Centre Expansion
BlueScope's $415 million expansion of its Western Sydney Service Centre at Erskine Park, including a new Metal Coating Line (MCL7) to produce COLORBONDr steel. The facility will manufacture approximately 240,000 new Colorbond steel rooftops annually, supporting housing construction in NSW.
Erskine Park Employment Area Expansion
Major Western Sydney industrial and logistics employment area within the Erskine Park / Western Sydney Employment Area precinct. The precinct includes Goodman assets such as Erskine Park Industrial Estate, Westpark Industrial Estate and Interlink Distribution Centre, with modern warehouse, office, distribution and light industrial space close to the M4 and M7 motorways. Most land is established or committed, while remaining activity is focused on leasing, fitout, subdivision and new warehouse facilities, including recent state significant development activity at Interlink Distribution Centre.
Sydney Metro - Western Sydney Airport
A 23-kilometre driverless metro railway connecting St Marys to the new Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport and Bradfield City Centre via twin tunnels and elevated viaducts. The line includes six new stations: St Marys (interchange with the T1 Western Line), Orchard Hills, Luddenham, Airport Business Park, Airport Terminal, and Bradfield. As of early 2026 the project is in advanced construction, with platform installation complete at Bradfield Station and progressing at Airport Business Park and Orchard Hills.Track laying is underway between Luddenham and St Marys, with more than 6,400 tonnes of Australian-made rail steel to be installed across the alignment by mid-2026. The Stations, Systems, Trains, Operations and Maintenance package is being delivered by the Parklife Metro consortium, which will operate and maintain the line for 15 years. Twelve three-car Siemens Inspiro driverless trains will run on the line. Passenger services were originally targeted for late 2026 to coincide with the airport opening on 26 October 2026, however government and contractor advice now indicates the line will open in mid-to-late 2027 (with April 2027 the earliest date publicly reported). A free interim WSI Link bus service between St Marys and the airport is running until the metro opens. The project is supporting more than 14,000 jobs during construction.
Oakdale East Industrial Estate
Future-forward logistics estate in Horsley Park within Goodman's Oakdale precinct. Targeting 5 Star Green Star and net zero embodied carbon. The master-planned industrial precinct spans 62 hectares. Development pads are ready for construction with buildings available from July 2027.
Western Sydney Aerotropolis Infrastructure and Development
An 11,200-hectare economic and urban transformation precinct on the doorstep of the new Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport. The Aerotropolis is being delivered through a coordinated $28 billion-plus government investment by the NSW and Australian Governments in enabling infrastructure, alongside private sector proposals which had grown to around $33 billion by December 2025 and continue to climb. Anchor projects include Bradfield City Centre (114 hectares with 10,000 future homes and 20,000 jobs), the Advanced Manufacturing Readiness Facility (AMRF), the toll-free M12 Motorway which opened on 14 March 2026, the Sydney Metro Western Sydney Airport line (now expected to open mid-to-late 2027 with a free interim bus service from 5 July 2026), and major upgrades to Mamre Road, Elizabeth Drive and Fifteenth Avenue.Sydney Water is delivering the Upper South Creek Advanced Water Recycling Centre and progressing the Aerotropolis Integrated Stormwater Schemes for the Wianamatta Badgerys, Cosgroves and Duncans Mulgoa catchments, with finalisation in early 2026 and Development Servicing Plan exhibition in Q2 2026. Bradfield Central Park construction is due to begin in the second half of 2026, with FDC Construction & Fitout appointed as head contractor in early 2026. The precinct is targeting more than 100,000 long-term jobs across advanced manufacturing, freight and logistics, aerospace and defence, agribusiness, healthcare, education and research.
Ropes Creek Precinct
Industrial employment precinct within the Western Sydney Employment Area (WSEA), located off Lenore Drive between Erskine Park and Eastern Creek in the Blacktown local government area. The site (Lot 1, Lot 2 and Lot 4 DP 1266682, and Lot 31 DP 1264694) is zoned part IN1 General Industrial and part E2 Environmental Conservation, and is bounded by the M4 Motorway to the north, existing Eastern Creek industrial land to the east, Lenore Drive to the south and the Ropes Creek riparian corridor to the west.A Development Control Plan for the precinct was adopted by the Department of Planning and Environment on 29 June 2022 and commenced on 25 July 2022, setting subdivision, built form and environmental controls to guide future warehouse, freight and industrial development. Developer Jacfin Pty Ltd holds voluntary planning agreements over parts of the broader Ropes Creek industrial landholding, including the approved Ropes Creek Industrial Facility and Ropes Creek Industrial Estate stages immediately to the south. Detailed concept plans and subdivision applications for the DCP area are still required before site-specific development can proceed.
Horsley Logistics Park Stage 2
Stage 2 of ESR Australia's Horsley Logistics Park delivers two A-grade warehouse buildings with ancillary offices (total GFA approximately 55,944 square metres), comprising 52,794 square metres of warehousing and 3,106 square metres of offices across two buildings. Warehouse A accommodates two tenants; Warehouse B is designed for a single user. The 8.67 ha site at 3 Johnston Crescent operates 24/7 with 254 parking spaces, dedicated truck access and landscaped frontages. The project was designed by Nettletontribe and received state significant development approval (SSD-71144719) in July 2025.It is expected to generate 508 operational jobs and 306 construction jobs.
3,750 residents of Erskine Park are employed, from a labour force of 3,856. Unemployment sits at 2.7%, with participation at 73.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.1% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 8,313, about 129% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. 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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The suburb of Erskine Park has a skilled labour market, with the construction sector being highly represented, and an unemployment rate of only 2.7%, according to AreaSearch aggregations of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 3,750 residents are employed, which places the local unemployment rate at 1.4% below the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%, while workforce participation is relatively typical (73.7% compared to 69.1% in Greater Sydney). Census data indicates that a substantial 30.6% of residents worked from home, though this may reflect the influence of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for local residents are construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. The area has a particularly high concentration of construction workers, with employment levels reaching 1.5 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical services employ only 4.8% of the local workforce, compared to 11.5% across Greater Sydney. With a ratio of 1.2 workers for every resident at the Census, the suburb operates as a employment destination, hosting a larger number of jobs than working residents and drawing workers from adjacent localities. According to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data aggregated from broader statistical regions, during the year ending March 2026, the local workforce shrank by 3.9% alongside a 3.9% drop in employment, keeping the overall unemployment rate steady. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 1.9% and workforce expansion of 1.9%, while unemployment decreased slightly. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia published in May-25 offer additional context on future demand trends within the suburb of Erskine Park. These five and ten-year projections have been aligned with the local employment mix to model future trends. Globally, national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though rates vary significantly by sector. Applying these industry projections to the local workforce structure indicates that local employment should expand by 6.1% over five years and 12.8% over ten years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Erskine Park is $2,349 a week (about $122,000 a year), with median personal income at $906 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $56,872 a year against an average of $63,145. 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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Based on AreaSearch aggregations of postcode-level ATO statistics released for financial year 2023, taxpayers in the suburb of Erskine Park recorded a median income of $56,872 and an average income of $63,145. These figures are below the national benchmarks and compare to $60,817 (median) and $83,003 (average) across Greater Sydney. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, estimates for March 2026 stand at approximately $62,741 for the median and $69,662 for the average. Data from the 2021 Census places local household incomes in the 85th percentile ($2,349 weekly).
Weekly household income distribution shows that the largest cohort, at 38.6%, earns between $1,500 - 2,999 (representing 2,493 residents), which mirrors regional trends where 30.9% fall into this bracket. Higher-income earners are also well represented, with 33.7% earning more than $3,000 weekly, indicating substantial household purchasing power. Housing costs consume 14.3% of income, and strong earnings place residents in the 86th percentile for disposable income, with the local SEIFA income score sitting in the 6th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Erskine Park had 1,976 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 98% detached houses and 1% apartments. 50% are owned with a mortgage, 20% rented and 31% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $450 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month, a total housing cost higher than 78% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 19.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.3%. 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 latest Census, residential dwellings in the suburb of Erskine Park consisted of 98.3% houses and 1.8% other dwelling types (including semi-detached properties, apartments, and alternative housing), compared to 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwelling types across the Sydney metro area. Furthermore, the home ownership rate in the suburb of Erskine Park exceeded the metropolitan average, sitting at 31.0%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (49.5%) or renting (19.6%). The median monthly mortgage payment was notably lower than the Sydney metro average at $2,167, while the median weekly rent was $450, compared to metropolitan averages of $2,427 and $470.
On a national level, mortgage costs in the suburb are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rent levels are also above the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Erskine Park counted 1,976 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 3.2 people each. 49% are couples with children, more than in 94% of areas nationally, against 24% couples without children. 12% 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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Families make up the vast majority of households at 87.0%, consisting of 49.3% couples with children, 24.2% couples without children, and 12.5% single parents. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 13.0% of dwellings, with single-person households representing 11.7% and group households comprising 1.5%. The median household size of 3.2 individuals is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
18.0% of adults in Erskine Park hold a university qualification, including 13.4% with a bachelor degree and 3.2% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 27.8% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 1,348 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 978 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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The locality presents educational variations, with university graduation rates (18.0%) falling well below the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%. This highlights a clear opportunity for targeted educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 13.4%, followed by postgraduate degrees (3.2%) and graduate diplomas (1.4%). Technical and trade qualifications are highly represented, with 38.1% of residents aged 15+ holding a vocational qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas (10.3%) and certificates (27.8%). Enrolment rates are high, with 27.9% of the population actively participating in academic programs. This cohort includes 9.5% in primary schools, 8.8% in secondary institutions, and 4.1% enrolled in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Erskine Park reaches 68 stops on 20 routes, timetabled for about 1,000 services a week. The typical home sits about 180 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 2.0 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Analysis of local transit options indicates there are 68 active passenger transport stops in the suburb of Erskine Park, consisting of bus services. These stops are connected by 20 separate routes, which combine to support 1,047 weekly passenger journeys. Accessibility is rated highly, with residents generally living 177 meters from the nearest stop. Because of the suburb's residential nature, the majority of commuters travel outside the area, with private cars remaining the primary transport mode at 93%. Households average 2.0 motor vehicles, which is above the metropolitan average. A significant 30.6% of residents work from home, based on 2021 Census data, which may reflect pandemic-related conditions.
Transit services average 149 runs per day across all local routes, which translates to approximately 15 weekly journeys for each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
71.7% of residents in Erskine Park report no long-term health condition. 4.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.9% 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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Health metrics demonstrate generally positive trends for residents of the suburb of Erskine Park, with AreaSearch analysis of mortality rates and medical conditions showing outcomes that align with national averages. The prevalence of common illnesses remains low across both younger and older cohorts, while the proportion of residents with private health insurance is slightly below the average SA2 area at approximately 52% of the population (~3,353 people). This compares to a private cover rate of 59.9% across Greater Sydney. The most prevalent health issues recorded were asthma and arthritis, affecting 7.6% and 7.3% of the population, respectively, while 71.7% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney.
Health profiles for working-age residents are typical. Residents aged 65 and older represent 14.8% of the local population (955 people). Senior health outcomes are above average, with national health standings tracking in line with the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
26.5% of Erskine Park residents were born overseas and 23.5% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (24.1%) and English (20.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Erskine Park displays a higher level of cultural diversity than most local property markets, with 26.5% of residents born outside Australia and 23.5% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religion, representing 66.2% of the population, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. Based on parent country of birth, the top three ancestries represented locally are Australian at 24.1% of the population (significantly above the regional average of 17.8%), English at 20.6%, and Other at 14.5%. Furthermore, specific ethnic groups show distinct local concentrations, with Maltese heritage overrepresented at 4.1% of the population (compared to 1.0% across the region), Filipino at 4.7% (compared to 2.0%), and Samoan at 1.3% (compared to 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Erskine Park is 37. 27.0% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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With a median age of 37, the suburb of Erskine Park is identical to the Greater Sydney median of 37 and comparable to the national figure of 38 years. The 55 - 64 age cohort is highly represented at 14.6% compared to Greater Sydney, while the 25 - 34 cohort is less common at 13.0%. Since 2021, the proportion of residents aged 65 to 74 grew from 7.8% to 10.0%, and the 75 to 84 cohort expanded from 2.2% to 3.9%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 age group shrank from 14.1% to 13.0%.
Looking toward 2041, demographic projections indicate significant changes in the age profile. Leading these changes, the 75 to 84 age bracket is projected to grow by 123% (310 people), increasing from 251 to 562. This aging trend is prominent, with residents aged 65 and over accounting for 100% of the projected growth. In contrast, the 45 to 54 and 25 to 34 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Erskine Park
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 | May 2026 3 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 May 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 — 17 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (6,486 at the 2021 Census → 6,459 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 (SAL11441). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.