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The median house price in Fairfield Heights is $1.33m, with units at $890k. House values have moved 8.0% a year compounded over five years.
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Fairfield Heights has an estimated 8,716 residents, up from 8,269 at the 2021 Census — a change of 447 people, or 5.4%. Growth has averaged 0.7% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 79.0% of that increase. That puts 5,929 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 calculations derived from ABS demographic releases for the surrounding region and recent residential locations verified by AreaSearch after the Census, the suburb of Fairfield Heights has an estimated residency of approximately 8,716 individuals as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 447 residents (5.4%) relative to the 2021 Census, which documented a total of 8,269 individuals. This shift is deduced from a resident base of 8,658 calculated by AreaSearch following analysis of the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025) and an extra 37 verified new locations established post-Census.
Such a headcount translates to a density of 5,929 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality within the highest 10% of countrywide territories evaluated by AreaSearch, indicating residential space is extremely sought-after. The 5.4% expansion rate recorded in the suburb of Fairfield Heights since the 2021 Census outpaced the broader SA3 territory (2.0%), positioning it as a local growth pacesetter. Inward international migration was the primary engine of local expansion, accounting for roughly 79.0% of the total demographic growth in recent times. Projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for individual SA2 sectors are utilized by AreaSearch, using 2022 as the baseline year and published in 2024. For any SA2 sectors omitted from this release, projections compiled by the NSW State Government at the SA2 level in 2022 with a 2021 baseline are substituted. Demographic expansion rates across age groups from these collections are likewise applied to all localities for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Based on these anticipated age-structure shifts, resident growth is projected to land slightly underneath the national median, with the locality expected to add 418 residents by 2041 under consolidated SA2-level modeling, representing an overall rise of 4.1% over the 16 years.
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380 new dwellings have been approved in Fairfield Heights over the past five years, an average of 76 a year. That places the area in the 62nd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 9 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 66 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 47% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 51, 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 analysis by AreaSearch regarding ABS construction consent statistics mapped from local area databases, the suburb of Fairfield Heights has averaged approximately 76 residential approvals per annum, totaling an estimated 380 homes authorized over the last 5 financial years (covering FY-21 to FY-25) alongside 47 approvals during the current FY-26 period. With a historically low average of 0.8 additional occupants per annum for each finished home across the last 5 financial years (covering FY-21 to FY-25), the volume of supply matches or exceeds local demand, giving purchasers more choices and reinforcing the capacity for expansion to outpace forecasts, while newly approved residences carry an average building cost of $321,000.
Furthermore, $668,000 in commercial building consents have been registered during this financial year, pointing to very limited non-residential building progress. Compared against the broader Greater Sydney region, the suburb of Fairfield Heights experiences 96.0% more residential building approvals per capita, which should offer purchasers plenty of options, even though construction momentum has slowed recently. The distribution of new residential authorizations consists of 47.0% single-family houses and 53.0% medium to high-density options. This shift toward denser housing formats provides affordable pathways for entry and draws interest from downsizers, property investors, and first-time buyers. Having approximately 167 residents for each approved home, the suburb of Fairfield Heights exhibits the spatial features of a low-density precinct. Projecting forward, the suburb of Fairfield Heights is forecast to expand by 360 occupants by 2041 based on the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. Looking at established real estate construction patterns, the volume of incoming housing should comfortably satisfy demand, establishing favorable purchasing conditions and potentially paving the way for demographic growth that exceeds current predictions.
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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 Fairfield Heights, worth an estimated $413 million. A further 49 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $6.61 billion. 11 are already under construction and 26 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and sports & recreation. 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, primary construction works, and municipal planning policies. In total, AreaSearch has tracked 8 developments that are expected to influence the neighborhood. Significant works include The Vale - Fairfield Heights (Stage 3), Fairfield Heights Town Centre Public Domain Upgrades, Fairfield Heights Residential Infill - 120-130 Stella Street, and EVO Fairfield, with the subsequent list identifying the initiatives expected to carry the greatest local relevance.
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Fairfield Heights Town Centre Public Domain Upgrades
Council-led public domain upgrades to Fairfield Heights Town Centre focused on The Boulevarde between Polding Street and Beemera Street. Works build on earlier streetscape stages and are guided by the Fairfield Heights Urban Design Study, the Town Centre Development Control Plan and the 2020 Public Domain Plan to improve the look and function of the local main street. Upgrades include new paving and kerbs, street trees, furniture, safer pedestrian crossings, decorative elements and small-scale open space and amenity improvements to support local businesses and shoppers.The project aims to strengthen Fairfield Heights as a walkable neighbourhood retail centre and community meeting place.
The Vale - Fairfield Heights (Stage 3)
Stage 3 of The Vale forms part of Deicorp's master planned residential community at Fairfield Heights. Construction is progressing as part of the multi-stage development that will ultimately deliver approximately 620 apartments and townhouses together with neighbourhood retail and public domain improvements. Completion remains targeted around 2028.
Fairfield Heights Residential Infill - 120-130 Stella Street
Medium density infill project in Fairfield Heights delivering 48 townhouses and apartments at 120-130 Stella Street. The development replaces existing detached housing and has been approved by Fairfield City Council, providing a mix of two and three bedroom dwellings, internal driveways, on site parking and landscaped communal open space within walking distance of the Fairfield Heights local centre and public transport.
EVO Fairfield
Four-building mixed-use development delivering 362 apartments (1, 2 and 3 bedroom) with landscaped podium gardens, two rooftop terraces and ground-floor retail. Site is ~350m from Fairfield train station with views towards Parramatta, Sydney CBD and the Blue Mountains. Developer indicates construction is underway with completion targeted for early 2026.
Fairfield Central Transformation (Former Fairfield Chase)
Repositioning and revitalisation of the former Fairfield Chase into Fairfield Central. This major retail and commercial transformation adds 4,500 sqm of floor space to create a diversified hub for essential services, health, and education. Key features include a medical centre, World Gym, and upgraded car parking for 272 vehicles. The project aims to convert a high-vacancy retail site into a vibrant community destination with improved pedestrian links and modern commercial offerings.
Fairfield West Public Preschool
Construction is underway on a new public preschool co-located at Fairfield West Public School. The facility will accommodate up to 40 children per day and include 2 preschool rooms, an outdoor play area, administration area, amenities, staff kitchen and storage. The project forms part of the NSW Government's 100 Public Preschools program. Richard Crookes Construction has established the site and groundworks are progressing, with completion forecast for 2027.
Greater Sydney Cycling Network Improvements
Transport for NSW is delivering a program of strategic cycleway corridors and local network upgrades across Greater Sydney to make riding safer and more convenient. Over 85 corridors spanning more than 850 kilometres have been identified across the Eastern Harbour, Central River and Western Parkland Cities. Individual projects are at various stages from early investigation to active construction. The Sydney Harbour Bridge northern cycleway ramp - a $38.9 million step-free 170m ramp replacing 55 stairs at Milsons Point - opened in January 2026.Other active works include the King Street Cycleway in the CBD and the Wilson Street Cycleway in Newtown. The Get NSW Active grants program provides $60 million per year to councils for local active transport links. The broader program targets delivery of over 100 km of new connected strategic cycleways by 2028.
The Canleys Special Entertainment Precincts
Two Special Entertainment Precincts (SEPs) along Canley Vale Road in Canley Heights and Canley Vale, officially launched as 'The Canleys' on 28 November 2025 as Western Sydney's first SEPs. Operating under a 12-month trial phase, the precincts allow businesses to trade until midnight on weekdays and 2am on weekends, with live music and entertainment supported by strict acoustic controls. The initiative is backed by an NSW Government SEP Kickstart Grant of $183,308 and underpinned by the Fairfield LEP 2013 amendment (PP-2025-910), with the gateway determination issued in June 2025 and the planning proposal in finalisation.Business associations Canley Heights Nights and Little Asia Canley Vale coordinate precinct activations.
2,555 residents of Fairfield Heights are employed, from a labour force of 2,937. Unemployment sits at 13.0%, with participation at 41.1%. 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 7,561, about 87% 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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Fairfield Heights maintains a diverse labor pool that includes both white and blue collar roles, with strong representation in manufacturing and industrial fields, an unemployment rate of 13.0%, and an estimated employment growth of 5.6% over the previous year according to AreaSearch aggregated statistical area data. As of March 2026, 2,555 residents are employed while the local unemployment rate stands at 8.9%, which is 4.1% higher than the Greater Sydney average, indicating potential for improvement, and workforce participation is notably lower at 41.1% versus 69.1% in Greater Sydney. Census data indicates that a moderate 24.5% of residents work from home, although the lingering effects of Covid-19 lockdowns should be taken into account when interpreting these figures.
The principal sectors of employment for local citizens are healthcare & social assistance, retail commerce, and manufacturing. The district exhibits a pronounced concentration in industrial production, with a manufacturing workforce share that is 2.1 times the regional norm. Conversely, professional & technical services are underrepresented, accounting for 6.3% of workers compared to the regional benchmark of 11.5%. This heavily residential neighborhood appears to provide sparse local job openings, as shown by comparing the count of Census-registered workers against the overall resident labor force. According to AreaSearch evaluations of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from regional sectors, the 12 months leading to March 2026 saw employment expand by 5.6% while the overall workforce grew by 4.9%, yielding a drop in unemployment of 0.6 percentage points. Over the identical timeframe, Greater Sydney experienced employment expansion of 1.9% and workforce growth of 1.9%, with a very small decrease. Predictions from Jobs and Skills Australia published in May-25 offer additional perspective on prospective hiring requirements within the suburb of Fairfield Heights. These forecasts, which span five and ten-year intervals, have been aligned with the local workforce makeup to calculate hiring trajectories. Although national employment is predicted to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the pace of change varies widely among different industries. Applying these sector-specific forecasts to the local job makeup suggests that the suburb of Fairfield Heights should see its workforce expand by 6.1% over five years and 13.0% over ten years, noting that this calculation is a basic weighted projection for visualization and does not integrate localized demographic growth models.
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Median household income in Fairfield Heights is $1,285 a week (about $67,000 a year), with median personal income at $431 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $37,903 a year against an average of $45,956. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to the most recent postcode-based ATO tax statistics published for financial year 2023, the suburb of Fairfield Heights has a median taxpayer income of $37,903 and an average taxpayer income of $45,956. This stands below the national benchmark, and compares to a median of $60,817 and an average of $83,003 in Greater Sydney. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, updated estimates suggest figures of approximately $41,815 (median) and $50,699 (average) as of March 2026. Under the 2021 Census data, household income sits at the 19th percentile ($1,285 per week), while personal earnings place at the 1st percentile.
Income distribution statistics show the largest bracket contains 29.4% of residents (2,562 citizens) earning between $1,500 - 2,999, which closely aligns with the regional distribution of 30.9% in this bracket. Financial strains related to housing are acute, with only 73.2% of household earnings remaining after housing costs, ranking in the 10th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Fairfield Heights had 2,297 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 57% detached houses and 7% apartments. 24% are owned with a mortgage, 50% rented and 26% 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 80% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 35.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 38.9%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The mix of housing types in the suburb of Fairfield Heights, recorded during the most recent Census, consisted of 56.5% freestanding homes and 43.5% alternative residential styles such as duplexes, townhouses, apartments, and other dwellings, compared to the Greater Sydney breakdown of 55.9% houses and 44.1% alternative formats. At the same time, the rate of home ownership in the suburb of Fairfield Heights was slightly lower than the Sydney metropolitan level, standing at 26.0%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (23.9%) or renters (50.1%). The median monthly home loan payment in the area was significantly lower than the Sydney metropolitan average at $2,167, and the median weekly rental cost was recorded at $450, compared to regional benchmarks of $2,427 and $470.
On a national scale, mortgage commitments in the suburb of Fairfield Heights are notably higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rental costs are significantly higher than the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Fairfield Heights counted 2,297 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,421 today, averaging 3.4 people each. 47% are couples with children, more than in 92% of areas nationally, against 14% couples without children. 18% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Domestic units consisting of families account for 80.5% of all local residences, comprised of 47.0% married or de facto partners raising children, 14.4% partners without children, and 17.3% single parent households. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 19.5%, with individuals living alone representing 18.0% and shared households making up 1.6% of the total. The median size of local households is 3.4 individuals, which exceeds the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
14.5% of adults in Fairfield Heights hold a university qualification, including 11.7% with a bachelor degree and 2.1% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 13.4% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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The locality demonstrates significant educational needs, with tertiary graduation rates standing at 14.5%, which is well below the Greater Sydney standard of 38.0%. This highlights both an area of concern and a focus area for customized learning programs. Bachelor degrees represent the largest segment at 11.7%, followed by postgraduate diplomas at 2.1% and graduate certificates at 0.7%. Professional and trade programs account for 22.6% of qualifications among residents aged 15+ – consisting of advanced diplomas at 9.2% and certificates at 13.4%. The level of educational enrollment is exceptionally high, with 34.4% of local residents actively participating in school or university programs.
This includes 11.3% of the population enrolled in high school, 10.7% in primary school, and 4.8% pursuing higher education.
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Public transport in Fairfield Heights reaches 18 stops on 21 routes, timetabled for about 1,400 services a week. The typical home sits about 200 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 transport analysis identifies 18 active transit points within the suburb of Fairfield Heights, which are comprised of bus services. These locations are connected to 21 distinct routes, which combine to support 1,370 passenger journeys each week. Local transit connectivity is classified as good, with residents living an average of 204 meters from their closest transit point. Given the predominantly residential character of the neighborhood, the majority of working residents commute to other districts, with private cars remaining the primary choice at 84%, and 9% opting for train services. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.3 cars per home.
Approximately 24.5% of working residents performed their jobs from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may show the influence of pandemic conditions. The average frequency of transit services is 195 journeys per day across all routes, which corresponds to approximately 76 weekly trips per transit point.
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76.8% of residents in Fairfield Heights report no long-term health condition. 12.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 45.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.0 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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Medical statistics present relatively favorable results for residents of the suburb of Fairfield Heights, with AreaSearch analysis of mortality statistics and physical ailments indicating outcomes that align closely with national averages, showing standard occurrences of prevalent medical issues across both younger and older demographic brackets, while the rate of private health insurance is particularly low at roughly 45% of the total population (~3,939 individuals). This compares with a coverage rate of 59.9% across Greater Sydney and a nationwide average of 55.7%. The most prevalent physical conditions in the locality are diabetes and arthritis, which affect 6.6 and 6.5% of citizens, respectively, while 76.8% of the population reported no chronic health diagnoses compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney.
Residents under the age of 65 experience health outcomes that exceed national averages. The locality contains 17.1% of residents who are aged 65 and over (1,490 individuals), which is higher than the Greater Sydney proportion of 15.5%. Health profiles for these older citizens are favorable, with nationwide rankings that correspond with the overall population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
68.9% of Fairfield Heights residents were born overseas and 82.4% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 99% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Vietnamese (10.6%) and Chinese (8.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Fairfield Heights ranks among the most ethnically diverse localities in Australia, with 68.9% of its residents born in other countries and 82.4% communicating in a language other than English in their homes. The principal religious affiliation in the suburb of Fairfield Heights was identified as Christianity, representing 69.6% of the population. The most pronounced concentration relative to the wider region was in Buddhism, which accounts for 12.1% of residents, representing a significantly larger share than the Greater Sydney benchmark of 4.1%. Based on parental country of birth records, the three primary heritage groups in the suburb of Fairfield Heights are Other, which makes up 53.4% of the population compared to the regional benchmark of 16.0%, Vietnamese, representing 10.6% of the population compared to the regional benchmark of 1.8%, and Chinese at 8.5% of the population.
Furthermore, there are clear variations in the concentration of other backgrounds: Serbian heritage is notably prominent, accounting for 2.0% of the population in the suburb of Fairfield Heights (versus 0.5% regionally), Lebanese stands at 1.9% (versus 2.6%), and Croatian represents 1.1% (versus 0.7%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Fairfield Heights is 38. 28.5% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 38 years in the suburb of Fairfield Heights is very close to the Greater Sydney average of 37 and matches the Australian national median of 38. Compared with Greater Sydney, the suburb of Fairfield Heights has a higher proportion of residents in the 55 - 64 bracket (13.4%) but fewer people in the 25 - 34 age range (12.3%). Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age bracket has risen from 14.0% to 16.2% of the population. In contrast, the 5 to 14 cohort has dropped from 14.4% to 13.2% and the 0 to 4 group declined from 5.5% to 4.4%.
By 2041, the suburb of Fairfield Heights is projected to experience major shifts in its age structure. Leading this change, the 75 to 84 demographic is forecast to expand by 47% (221 individuals), growing to 692 from 470. The aging demographic trend is prominent, with citizens aged 65+ representing 81% of the projected growth. Conversely, demographic reductions are forecast for the 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 age cohorts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Fairfield Heights
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 | Aug 2026 this month all 3 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 Aug 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 — 37 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (8,269 at the 2021 Census → 8,716 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 (SAL11482). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.