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The median house price in Gledswood Hills is $1.43m, with units at $1.55m. House values have moved 7.5% a year compounded over five years.
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Gledswood Hills has an estimated 10,717 residents, up from 6,112 at the 2021 Census — a change of 4,605 people, or 75.3%. Growth has averaged 17.0% a year over five years, faster than 99% of areas nationally. 761 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 72.0% of that increase. That puts 1,848 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 investigations of ABS population updates for the wider region and recently verified locations by AreaSearch following the Census, the suburb of Gledswood Hills has an estimated population of approximately 10,717 as of May 2026. This represents an addition of 4,605 people (75.3%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 6,112 individuals. The variation is derived from a resident population of 10,635, computed by AreaSearch utilizing the latest ERP data release from the ABS (June 2025) along with a further 761 validated new addresses since the Census date.
This population level yields a density ratio of 1,847 persons per square kilometer, which exceeds the average observed across national areas evaluated by AreaSearch. The 75.3% growth rate for the suburb of Gledswood Hills since the 2021 census outpaced the state (7.1%) and Greater Sydney, establishing the area as a regional growth leader. Population expansion in the locality was chiefly propelled by interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 72.0% of total population gains in recent times, though all factors including natural growth and overseas migration remained positive contributors. AreaSearch implements ABS/Geoscience Australia forecasts for each SA2 region, published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline year. For any SA2 regions lacking this information, AreaSearch utilizes the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, published in 2022 using 2021 as the baseline year. Growth rates by age brackets from these groupings are also applied to all areas for the years 2032 to 2041. Projecting future population movements, a substantial population rise in the top quartile of statistical areas nationwide is anticipated, with the area projected to grow by 3,006 persons to 2041 based on compiled SA2-level forecasts, showing an increase of 27.3% in total over the 16 years.
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950 new dwellings have been approved in Gledswood Hills over the past five years, an average of 190 a year. That places the area in the 99th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 18 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 140 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 83% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 101, 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's evaluation of ABS building approval figures allocated from statistical area records, the suburb of Gledswood Hills has averaged about 190 dwellings receiving development approval annually, with an estimated 950 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 93 so far in FY-26. With an average of 6.1 new residents per year arriving per dwelling built over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), supply is lagging behind demand significantly, which typically translates to heightened buyer competition, resulting in upward price pressures, while new dwellings are built at an average value of $594,000, indicating that builders are targeting the premium market sector with higher-end properties.
Furthermore, $8.7 million in commercial development approvals have been documented this financial year, highlighting the area's predominantly residential character. In comparison to Greater Sydney, the suburb of Gledswood Hills features 61.0% more development activity per capita, providing greater selection for buyers, although construction volume has moderated recently. This level is far higher than the national average, showcasing strong builder confidence in the area. Recent building activity consists of 83.0% detached houses and 17.0% medium and high-density housing, preserving the area's suburban character with a focus on family homes tailored to buyers looking for space. With approximately 96 people per dwelling approval, the suburb of Gledswood Hills displays the traits of a growth corridor. Looking ahead, the suburb of Gledswood Hills is projected to add 2,924 residents through to 2041 (starting from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). With current building volumes, housing supply should sufficiently satisfy demand, creating promising conditions for buyers while potentially facilitating growth that surpasses current projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 14 current infrastructure and development projects inside Gledswood Hills, worth an estimated $12.7 billion. A further 97 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $46.6 billion. 41 are already under construction and 41 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics 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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Few factors can affect local performance as much as changes to regional infrastructure, key projects, and planning developments. A total of 34 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are expected to influence the area. Significant projects include Gregory Hills Corporate Park, The Yards - Heritage Village Gledswood Hills, Gledswood Hills High School, and The Ranges Estate Gledswood Hills, with the list below highlighting those expected to be of greatest significance.
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Fitzgibbon Rise
Fitzgibbon Rise is a boutique townhouse and apartment project of around 78 dwellings in Fitzgibbon Circuit, Rosemeadow. Developed and built by Deicorp, the project adds medium density housing close to Rosemeadow Marketplace, local schools and public transport.
Rosemeadow Marketplace Expansion
The expansion and upgrade of Rosemeadow Marketplace, a neighbourhood shopping centre anchored by Woolworths. The project delivered 21 specialty retail tenancies, a dedicated medical centre, and 235 car parking spaces to serve the local Rosemeadow and wider Campbelltown community. The refreshed single-level centre focuses on convenience, community services, and everyday retail needs.
The Yards - Heritage Village Gledswood Hills
A heritage-inspired mixed-use village precinct featuring boutique shopping, cafes, restaurants, a full-line supermarket, cinema, gymnasium, and childcare center. The development includes 358 residential apartments across 10 buildings with basement parking, public domain works, and extensive landscaping based on the Japanese satoyama concept of connecting people with nature.
Gregory Hills Corporate Park
Gregory Hills Corporate Park is a masterplanned commercial and healthcare precinct spanning over 30 hectares in south-west Sydney[cite: 1]. The hub includes The George Centre private hospital, SOMA Wellness Centre, and the multi-stage Camden Medical Campus private hospital development[cite: 1]. Additional commercial office and bulky goods developments across the corporate estate continue rolling delivery through 2030[cite: 1].
The Ranges Estate Gledswood Hills
The Ranges is a premium 40-hectare residential community by Legacy Property located in the Scenic Hills region. The project delivers 320 lots featuring a diverse mix of standard residential, larger lifestyle, and rural-residential options. It includes over 3 hectares of dedicated open space, new parks, walking trails, and cycling paths, while managing complex site constraints including high-pressure gas mains and the heritage-listed WaterNSW Upper Canal boundary.
The Greens Gledswood Hills
A $100 million, 40-hectare recreation, hospitality and tourism precinct being developed by Wests Group Macarthur on the former El Caballo Blanco site at Gledswood Hills. The Greens will feature a 56-bay, two-level golf driving range, a nine-hole par-3 course designed by Greg Norman, a 27-hole mini-golf course, a 1,200-seat dining precinct with bars, restaurants and dessert parlour, and a 400 square metre children's arcade and play centre. Design references honour the site's El Caballo Blanco heritage and include Indigenous cultural elements.The venue is expected to create close to 200 jobs and open in late 2027.
Gledswood Hills High School
NSW Government project delivering a new permanent public high school for the Gledswood Hills and Gregory Hills growth area. The permanent campus is planned to serve up to 1,000 students and include modern classrooms, specialist support classrooms, science, wood and metal work, food technology, music and visual arts workshops, a multi-purpose hall, sports and recreation facilities, sports courts, playing field, landscaping, COLA, library, canteen and administration facilities. A temporary high school opened in Term 1 2025 beside Gregory Hills Public School while permanent works continue, with the permanent school due to open for the 2027 school year subject to approvals.
Gledswood Hills High School
New permanent public high school serving the growing communities of Gledswood Hills and Gregory Hills in south-west Sydney. The school is master planned for up to 2,000 students (Years 7-12), opening initially with capacity for 1,000 students on Day 1 Term 1 2027. Facilities include modern and specialist classrooms, a multipurpose hall, specialist workshops for science, wood and metalwork, food technology, music and visual arts, sports courts, playing fields, a covered outdoor learning area, library, canteen and administration.A purpose-built temporary campus opened Term 1 2025 at the corner of Long Reef Circuit, Gregory Hills, accommodating up to 300 Year 7 and 8 students while the permanent school is constructed by Richard Crookes Constructions. Bulk excavation, piling and foundation works are complete as of late 2025.
7,628 residents of Gledswood Hills are employed, from a labour force of 7,741. Unemployment sits at 1.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 8,085, about 75% 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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The suburb of Gledswood Hills has a highly qualified labor force, with essential services industries well represented, an unemployment rate of only 1.5%, and an estimated 11.2% growth in employment over the past year, according to AreaSearch compilation of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 7,628 residents are employed, which is an unemployment rate 2.7% below the Greater Sydney rate of 4.1%, and labor force participation is significantly above typical levels (100.8% compared to 69.1% in Greater Sydney). Census records indicate a high 39.7% of residents worked from home, though the influence of Covid-19 lockdowns should be taken into account.
Primary employment sectors for residents include health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training. The area displays a specific job concentration in construction, with an employment share that is 1.5 times the regional proportion. Conversely, the professional & technical sector is underrepresented, employing only 6.1% of the workforce in the suburb of Gledswood Hills compared to 11.5% in Greater Sydney. The highly residential locality appears to provide sparse employment options within its boundaries, as shown by the comparison of Census working population to resident population. Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from broader statistical regions, during the year to March 2026, employment numbers rose by 11.2% and the labor force expanded by 11.3%, keeping unemployment largely unchanged. This differs from Greater Sydney, where employment increased by 1.9%, the labor force expanded by 1.9%, and unemployment decreased slightly. National employment projections from May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia can provide further context on potential future demand in the suburb of Gledswood Hills. These forecasts, spanning five and ten-year periods, have been aligned with the local workforce profile to project growth trends. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary greatly across industry sectors. Applying these sector-specific forecasts to the employment distribution of the suburb of Gledswood Hills indicates that local employment should rise by 6.5% over five years and 13.3% over ten years (note that this is a basic weighted projection for visualization purposes and does not incorporate localized population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Gledswood Hills is $2,780 a week (about $145,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,192 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $65,051 a year against an average of $74,128. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to AreaSearch's compilation of the most recent postcode level ATO data published for financial year 2023, taxpayers in the suburb of Gledswood Hills had a median income of $65,051, while the average income was $74,128. This exceeds the national average and contrasts with levels of $60,817 and $83,003 across Greater Sydney respectively. Based on Wage Price Index expansion of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be roughly $71,764 (median) and $81,778 (average) as of March 2026. Census 2021 income data reveals household, family, and personal earnings all position highly for the suburb of Gledswood Hills, falling between the 90th and 94th percentiles across the country.
In terms of income distribution, the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly wage bracket contains 38.7% of the community (4,147 individuals), matching broader metropolitan patterns where 30.9% are in the same bracket. A notable 44.5% earn in excess of $3,000 weekly, pointing to areas of affluence that support strong local commerce. High housing expenses absorb 19.6% of income, yet strong earnings still place disposable income at the 92nd percentile, and the area's SEIFA income score positions it in the 9th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Gledswood Hills had 1,821 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 98% detached houses and 0% apartments. 67% are owned with a mortgage, 23% rented and 10% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $540 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,730 a month, a total housing cost higher than 99% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 19.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.7%. 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 in the suburb of Gledswood Hills at the time of the latest Census consisted of 97.6% houses and 2.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, and 'other' dwellings), compared to the Sydney metro profile of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Meanwhile, home ownership rates in the suburb of Gledswood Hills lagged behind the Sydney metro average, standing at 10.3%, with the remaining properties either mortgaged (66.7%) or rented (23.0%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was significantly higher than the Sydney metro average at $2,730, while the median weekly rent was documented at $540, compared to Sydney metro figures of $2,427 and $470.
On a national level, mortgage payments in the suburb of Gledswood Hills are much higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are considerably above the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Gledswood Hills counted 1,821 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,193 today, averaging 3.3 people each. 58% are couples with children, more than in 98% of areas nationally, against 24% couples without children. 9% 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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Family households make up the vast majority at 90.1% of all households, consisting of 58.1% couples with children, 23.6% couples without children, and 7.8% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 9.9%, with single person households at 8.7% and group households making up 1.1% of the total. The median household size of 3.3 individuals is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
30.9% of adults in Gledswood Hills hold a university qualification, including 21.2% with a bachelor degree and 7.8% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 23.5% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 961 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,035 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 educational profile of the suburb of Gledswood Hills is prominent in the region, with university qualification levels (30.9% of residents aged 15+) surpassing the SA4 region average of 21.4% and the SA3 area average of 22.6%, showcasing the community's focus on higher education. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 21.2%, followed by postgraduate credentials (7.8%) and graduate diplomas (1.9%). Vocational and technical training is also highly represented, with 36.8% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (13.3%) and certificates (23.5%). Participation in study is notably high, with 30.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.
This comprises 12.6% in primary school, 6.2% in secondary school, and 4.3% attending tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Gledswood Hills reaches 33 stops on 30 routes, timetabled for about 1,700 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 1.8 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 assessment shows 33 active transit stops functioning in the suburb of Gledswood Hills, consisting of a combination of buses. These stops are served by 30 unique routes, which combined offer 1,740 weekly passenger journeys. Transport accessibility is classified as good, with residents generally positioned 202 meters from the nearest transit stop. Being a primarily residential locality, most residents travel outwards for work, with cars remaining the main transit mode at 89%, and 8% utilizing the train. Car ownership averages 1.8 per household, exceeding the regional average. A high 39.7% of residents work from home (based on the 2021 Census, which may reflect COVID-19 circumstances).
Transit frequency averages 248 journeys per day across all routes, which translates to roughly 52 weekly trips per individual stop.
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81.5% of residents in Gledswood Hills report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 78% of areas nationally. 2.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 56.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.7 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Assessment of health indicators demonstrates positive results throughout the suburb of Gledswood Hills, based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality statistics and chronic condition prevalence, which shows very low rates of common health conditions across all age brackets, and the level of private health insurance is very high at approximately 56% of the overall population (~6,025 people). This compares to 59.9% across Greater Sydney. The most common medical diagnoses in the area were asthma and mental health concerns, affecting 6.6% and 4.7% of residents, respectively, while 81.5% reported having no medical ailments whatsoever, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney.
Working-age residents are particularly healthy with low rates of chronic illness. The area has 6.0% of residents aged 65 and over (643 people), which is lower than the 15.5% recorded in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes for seniors are especially strong, with national rankings generally matching the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
29.9% of Gledswood Hills residents were born overseas and 34.7% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (20.2%) and English (14.9%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Gledswood Hills is more culturally diverse than most local markets, with 29.9% of its residents born overseas and 34.7% speaking a language other than English at home. The predominant religion is Christianity, which represents 60.4% of the population. However, the most notable overrepresentation is Islam, which accounts for 8.5% of the population, compared to 6.8% across Greater Sydney. Looking at parental country of birth, the top three ancestry groups represented in the suburb of Gledswood Hills are Australian, making up 20.2% of the population, Other, making up 19.3% of the population, and English, making up 14.9% of the population.
There are also distinct variations in the proportion of other ethnic groups: Croatian is highly represented at 1.8% of the suburb of Gledswood Hills (compared to 0.7% regionally), Serbian at 1.5% (compared to 0.5%) and Spanish at 0.9% (compared to 0.6%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Gledswood Hills is 32, younger than 93% of areas nationally. That is 1 year older than at the 2021 Census. 26.3% 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 32 years, the suburb of Gledswood Hills has a population that is notably younger than the Greater Sydney average of 37 and also significantly below the national average of 38 years. Relative to Greater Sydney, the suburb of Gledswood Hills has a higher proportion of residents aged 35 - 44 (22.0%) but fewer seniors aged 75 - 84 (1.2%). This concentration of 35 - 44 year-olds is well above the national figure of 14.3%. Post-2021 Census data indicates the 15 to 24 age bracket has expanded from 9.1% to 11.2% of the population, while the 35 to 44 cohort grew from 20.0% to 22.0%.
In contrast, the 25 to 34 age bracket decreased from 21.6% to 15.1% and the 0 to 4 group declined from 12.9% to 10.2%. Demographic modeling indicates the age distribution in the suburb of Gledswood Hills will change substantially by 2041. The 55 to 64 cohort displays the strongest projected growth at 100%, adding 708 residents to reach a total of 1,416. Conversely, the number of residents in the 35 to 44 age bracket is projected to decrease by 641.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Gledswood Hills
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 14 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 — 761 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (6,112 at the 2021 Census → 10,717 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 (SAL11646). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.