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The median house price in Glenbrook is $1.77m, with units at $1.00m. House values have moved 7.3% a year compounded over five years.
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Glenbrook has an estimated 5,057 residents. That puts 719 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census the suburb of Glenbrook's population is estimated at around 5,057 as of May 2026. This reflects a decrease of 21 people (0.4%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 5,078 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 5,053, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2025) and an additional one validated new address since the Census date.
This level of population equates to a density ratio of 719 persons per square kilometer, which is relatively in line with averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch. While the suburb of Glenbrook experienced a 0.4% decline since census, the SA3 area achieved 1.6% growth, highlighting divergent population trends. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 53.0% of overall population gains during recent periods. AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, as released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Looking at population projections moving forward, lower quartile growth of national areas is anticipated, with the suburb of Glenbrook expected to expand by 142 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting with an increase of 2.7% in total over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
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According to research conducted by AreaSearch on ABS residential building approvals distributed from statistical zones, the locality averages approximately 2 residential consents annually. A total of 12 homes received authorization during the preceding 5 financial periods spanning FY-21 to FY-25, whereas no development permits have been issued in the course of FY-26. With the local citizenry contracting recently, this fresh stock has likely matched market requirements, providing favorable options for prospective purchasers. Furthermore, commercial approvals valued at $4.8 million have been registered during this financial cycle, which highlights that the neighborhood maintains a largely domestic profile.
In comparison to Greater Sydney, building volume in this locality is substantially reduced, sitting 77.0% underneath the regional per-capita baseline. Such a limited flow of fresh properties commonly reinforces buyer interest and transaction values for pre-existing houses. This rate of construction is similarly depressed when compared to national trends, illustrating a mature real estate market and indicating potential regulatory or geographic constraints. Additionally, all recent construction projects have focused on single-family homes, maintaining the open, low-density character of the neighborhood which appeals to buyers looking for larger properties. Demographic projections indicate the neighborhood is set to welcome an additional 138 residents by 2041, looking at the most recent quarterly projections from AreaSearch. Should construction velocity remain at its current pace, the volume of new housing may fall short of matching this demographic expansion, which could intensify buyer competition and underpin accelerated price appreciation.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 6 current infrastructure and development projects inside Glenbrook, worth an estimated $256 million. A further 52 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $9.28 billion. 19 are already under construction and 21 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, major developments, and urban planning decisions represent some of the most influential factors driving neighborhood performance. In total, AreaSearch has identified 5 key projects that are expected to influence the local area. Significant initiatives include Rail Infrastructure Upgrades - Blaxland Stations, Blaxland Town Centre Upgrade, Old Bathurst Road Safety Upgrades, Blaxland, and Thomas Park Upgrade, with detailed information provided for the most relevant projects.
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Blaxland Town Centre Upgrade
The upgrade is a grant-funded project and a short-term priority in the Blaxland Masterplan, focused on revitalizing the Station Street pedestrian mall. Improvements include new paving, upgraded seating and lighting, tree plantings and landscaping with water-sensitive design, a new central town square, public art, and improved signage and wayfinding. The project aims to create a vibrant, accessible, and social space in the heart of Blaxland. The Masterplan, updated in 2024, also provides a framework for other infrastructure renewal and future planning controls to stimulate economic investment and deliver additional housing in the town centre.
Rail Infrastructure Upgrades - Blue Mountains Line (Blaxland to Linden Stations)
The NSW Government is upgrading and modifying rail infrastructure at Blaxland, Warrimoo, Valley Heights, Springwood, Faulconbridge, and Linden stations on the Blue Mountains Line. Works form part of the broader Rail Infrastructure Upgrades project to accommodate the new Mariyung intercity fleet, and include platform modifications, stopping marker adjustments, lighting upgrades, and signalling works. Construction is actively underway at multiple locations as of 2025-2026, with the Mariyung trains having entered passenger service on the Blue Mountains Line in October 2025.
Old Bathurst Road Safety Upgrades, Blaxland
Road safety upgrade program delivered across two sections of Old Bathurst Road in Blaxland under the Australian Government Black Spot Program. Works included intersection upgrades, kerb extensions, pedestrian refuges, traffic calming, vehicle activated signs, improved line marking, shoulder widening, safety barriers, street lighting and drainage improvements to reduce crash risk.
Uniting Edinglassie Village Redevelopment
Stage 2 redevelopment by Uniting NSW.ACT to deliver 147 independent living apartments across 5 buildings in Emu Plains, complementing the existing 100-bed residential aged care home. The project features 29 affordable rental housing units, a clubroom, landscaped gardens, and shared access to existing amenities like a cafe and chapel. Construction commenced in September 2025 by Growthbuilt, with expected completion in the first half of 2027.
Greening our City - Blaxland Canopy Renewal
Tree canopy renewal project delivered by Blue Mountains City Council under the NSW Government's Greening our City grant program, targeting urban heat island hotspots across Blaxland, Winmalee and Glenbrook. In Blaxland, planting was centred on Lennox Park, establishing a riparian corridor of native tube stock species alongside advanced tree stock to restore canopy cover lost to urban development. Planting occurred in two rounds - an initial round in 2022 (384 trees across the wider program) and a second round in early 2024 (30 additional trees at Blaxland).A landscaping contractor maintained the new plantings for 18 months following each round, with maintenance on the final round concluding around mid-2025. The program received approximately $116,000 in NSW Government funding. Note: Lennox Park is separately scheduled for a broader recreational upgrade (play equipment, accessibility, seating) under Council's Neighbourhood Parks Program in 2026, which is a distinct project from this canopy renewal initiative.
Blaxland Landfill Cell Expansion
Multi-million-dollar expansion of the Blaxland Resource Recovery and Waste Management Facility with a new, fully lined landfill cell and associated infrastructure. The new cell, which officially opened its first stage in June 2025, is expected to provide 15 to 20 years of local, environmentally responsible capacity for non-recyclable waste management, extending the facility's life and supporting the community's Towards Zero Waste Strategy 2022-2031. Other site improvements have included groundwater protection works, a new leachate pump station, a diversion pipeline for Cripple Creek waters, and upgrades to resource recovery and customer facilities.
Thomas Park Upgrade
Upgrade of Thomas Park, East Blaxland, delivered as one of the Year 1 parks under Blue Mountains City Council's $6.1 million Neighbourhood Parks Program, funded by the NSW Government's Western Sydney Infrastructure Grant (WSIG) Program. The finished works replaced the aged playspace with new nature-play and traditional equipment including a four-bay swing set with a wheelchair-accessible expression swing, a spider-web climbing net, a low slide, and a long balance trail. A new bike loop with rollers, a berm, and riding challenges was built separately from the playspace, and picnic and seating facilities were upgraded with a new accessible path from Boorea Road parking.The project is now complete.
Winter Sports World
Winter Sports World features a ski slope, hotel, and recreational facilities, planned for Jamisontown, generating significant economic impact.
2,786 residents of Glenbrook are employed, from a labour force of 2,818. Unemployment sits at 1.1%, with participation at 67.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 4,151, about 82% 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 local workforce is characterized by high levels of education, with considerable placement within key public service departments, and an unemployment rate of only 1.1% based on statistical area figures consolidated by AreaSearch. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 2,786, while the local jobless rate sat 3.0% below the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%. Labor participation matches the Greater Sydney rate of 69.1% closely. Census statistics show that a high proportion of 50.0% of the working population operated from their residences, though this figure was likely influenced by public health restrictions associated with the pandemic.
The primary employment sectors for local citizens are education & training, health care & social assistance, alongside public administration & safety. The workforce shows a particularly strong concentration in education & training, which employs residents at 1.9 times the metropolitan average rate. In contrast, technical and professional services are underrepresented, accounting for 7.5% of workers compared to the metropolitan standard of 11.5%. Comparing the numbers of local workers against the resident population indicates that this largely residential setting offers limited employment opportunities within its own boundaries. Analysis of SALM and ABS statistics compiled from surrounding statistical zones shows that during the 12 months ending March 2026, the local labor pool contracted by 4.3% while total employment fell by 4.4%, with the jobless rate remaining unchanged. Over the same period, Greater Sydney recorded employment expansion of 1.9% and labor force growth of 1.9%, accompanied by a minor reduction. Employment outlooks published by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 offer additional perspectives on prospective labor demand in the area. These predictions, spanning five-year and ten-year horizons, have been aligned with the local occupation structure to project future trends. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to the local employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.8% over five years and 13.9% over ten years, which is a basic weighted calculation for demonstrative purposes that does not incorporate specific localized population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Glenbrook is $2,502 a week (about $130,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,031 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $65,630 a year against an average of $85,374. 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 postal-level tax statistics compiled by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year, local taxpayers recorded a median income of $65,630 and an average income of $85,374. These figures represent high earnings on a national scale and exceed the Greater Sydney median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates point to a median of approximately $72,403 and an average of $94,185 as of March 2026. The 2021 Census confirms that household, family, and individual incomes are all elevated, placing between the 81st and 90th percentiles across the country.
The local wage distribution indicates that 28.9% of the population, representing 1,461 people, earn in the $4,000+ bracket, which differs from the broader metropolitan region where 30.9% of residents earn within the $1,500 - 2,999 range. This economic strength is reflected in the 43.4% of households that receive high weekly earnings above $3,000, which sustains high discretionary spending. Residents keep 88.2% of their income after accounting for housing payments, indicating strong financial capacity, and the area is positioned in the 9th decile on the SEIFA index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Glenbrook had 1,792 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 94% detached houses and 1% apartments. 40% are owned with a mortgage, 13% rented and 47% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $490 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,500 a month. Rent absorbs 19.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the most recent Census, the local housing landscape was dominated by detached houses at 94.2%, with multi-unit properties and other options making up 5.8%, compared to the metropolitan Sydney split of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. The level of home ownership was also much higher than the Sydney average at 46.9%, with the remaining properties being held under a mortgage (39.9%) or rented (13.2%). Local home buyers paid a median monthly mortgage payment of $2,500, while renters paid a median weekly rent of $490, compared to Sydney averages of $2,427 and $470.
On a national scale, mortgage payments are considerably higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rent prices are notably above the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Glenbrook counted 1,792 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.8 people each. 42% are couples with children, more than in 83% of areas nationally, against 29% couples without children. 18% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families represent the vast majority of local households at 80.1%, consisting of 41.9% couples with children, 29.3% couples without children, and 8.3% single parent arrangements. Non-family households account for the remaining 19.9%, with single-person households representing 18.4% of the total and group households making up 1.7%. The median household occupancy of 2.8 individuals is slightly higher than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
41.5% of adults in Glenbrook hold a university qualification, including 25.9% with a bachelor degree and 10.6% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 92% of areas nationally. A further 19.4% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 517 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,107 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 standard of education locally is significantly higher than broader regional and national averages, with 41.5% of residents aged 15 and over possessing a university degree, compared to 23.9% in the SA4 region and 30.4% across Australia. This educational profile positions local residents well for professional opportunities in knowledge-intensive sectors. Bachelor degrees represent the most common credential at 25.9%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 10.6% and graduate diplomas at 5.0%. Practical and vocational skills are also well represented, with 30.5% of residents aged 15 and over holding a vocational qualification, including advanced diplomas at 11.1% and certificates at 19.4%.
A high percentage of residents are actively engaged in learning, with 29.5% of the population enrolled in an educational program. This student group includes 9.6% in primary school, 9.0% in high school, and 5.6% attending university or college.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Glenbrook reaches 60 stops on 44 routes, timetabled for about 1,300 services a week. The typical home sits about 180 m from its nearest stop. Trains carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.7 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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An assessment of transit networks identifies 60 active public transport stops within the local area, representing a combination of train stations and bus stops. These transit points are connected to 44 distinct routes, which provide a total of 1,312 passenger trips every week. Accessibility is rated as highly convenient, with residents living an average of 177 meters from their nearest transit stop. Given the suburban nature of the community, most working residents travel out of the area for employment, with private cars remaining the primary mode of travel at 91%.
The average number of motor vehicles per household is 1.7, which is above the metropolitan average. Additionally, a high proportion of 50.0% of workers operated from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by public health measures in place at the time. Transit services run at an average frequency of 187 trips per day across all routes, which equals approximately 21 weekly services for each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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69.1% of residents in Glenbrook report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 76% of areas nationally. 3.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 60.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.2 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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A review of wellness indicators highlights positive health trends across the community, based on AreaSearch assessments of mortality patterns and the presence of chronic illnesses, with low rates of common health conditions observed in both younger and older residents, while the share of residents holding private health insurance is high at approximately 61% of the population, which equals 3,065 people. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent health issues locally, each affecting 8.0 and 8.0% of the population, while 69.1% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney.
The population under 65 years of age generally reports better than average health outcomes. Residents aged 65 and over make up 23.2% of the local population, totaling 1,173 people, which is higher than the Greater Sydney average of 15.5%. The health status of these senior residents remains above average, with national percentiles matching those of the broader community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Glenbrook is largely Australian-born, at 85.2% of residents, with 5.1% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (30.9%) and Australian (27.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The local population displays lower levels of cultural diversity than average, with 85.2% of residents born in Australia, 95.4% holding citizenship, and 94.9% speaking only English at home. The predominant religion is Christianity, which is practiced by 55.1% of residents, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. Regarding family heritage, the three largest ancestry groups are English at 30.9% of the population, which is higher than the regional average of 19.0%, Australian at 27.8%, which is higher than the regional average of 17.8%, and Irish at 11.1%, which is higher than the regional average of 6.1%.
There are also notable differences in the representation of smaller ethnic groups, with Hungarian ancestry representing 0.4% of the community compared to 0.3% regionally, Dutch ancestry representing 1.9% compared to 0.7%, and Maltese ancestry representing 1.1% compared to 1.0%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Glenbrook is 44, older than 76% of areas nationally. 19.7% 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 44, the neighborhood has a significantly older population than Greater Sydney's average of 37 and the national average of 38. The 65 - 74 age bracket is highly represented at 12.2% of the population compared to Greater Sydney, while the 25 - 34 age bracket is less common at 6.0%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 has risen from 5.8% to 8.0%, and the cohort aged 15 to 24 grew from 12.5% to 13.7%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 25 to 34 fell from 7.5% to 6.0%, and those aged 55 to 64 decreased from 14.8% to 13.4%.
Demographic projections indicate the local age profile will change substantially by 2041. The group aged 85 and over is projected to grow by 171%, adding 259 people to reach a total of 411 from an initial 151. This trend toward an older population is clear, with residents aged 65 and over accounting for all projected population growth, while the 55 to 64 and 65 to 74 cohorts are expected to decrease in size.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Glenbrook
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 6 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated 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 — 1 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (5,078 at the 2021 Census → 5,057 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 (SAL11660). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.